Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, to operationalize India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and help achieve climate commitments.The GEI Target Rules, 2025 establish mandatory emission intensity reduction targets for energy-intensive industries.These rules […]
Day: April 30, 2025
Bio-Input Resource Centres
Bio-Input Resource Centres: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare released guidelines for setting up Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) to promote natural farming under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). Bio-Input Resource Centres are cluster-level enterprises that provide farmers with locally prepared natural farming inputs like bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and organic formulations. They also act […]
Sandy Cay Reef Dispute
Sandy Cay Reef Dispute: China and the Philippines traded accusations over the Sandy Cay reef dispute in the South China Sea, escalating maritime tensions as both nations assert sovereignty. Sandy Cay Reef lies in the northern Thitu Reefs, within the Spratly Islands, South China Sea. It is situated approximately northwest of Thitu Island and northeast […]
14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century
14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century: In only his third IPL match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi played an innings for the ages. Chasing the stiff target, he scored a century off just 35 balls, smashing 7 fours and 11 sixes, stunning the Titans’ bowlers with his extraordinary hitting. His strike rate remained off the […]
Factory Output Growth Marginally Improves to 3% in March 2025
Factory Output Growth Marginally Improves to 3% in March 2025: India’s factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), recorded a marginal rise of 3% in March 2025, slightly improving from February’s six-month low but still remaining below last year’s growth of 5.5%. For the entire financial year 2024–25, industrial production expanded by […]
RBI Directs Banks to Ensure Regular Dispensing of ₹100 and ₹200 Notes
RBI Directs Banks to Ensure Regular Dispensing of ₹100 and ₹200 Notes: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated that banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) ensure that ATMs dispense ₹100 and ₹200 denomination banknotes on a regular basis. This directive is set to roll out in phases, with specific deadlines for implementation.The […]
RBI Imposes Fines on IOB and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited for Non-Compliance
RBI Imposes Fines on IOB and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited for Non-Compliance: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) for violations of its compliance norms. These fines, stemming from RBI’s routine supervisory assessments, aim to reinforce adherence to […]
Legendary Malayalam Filmmaker Shaji N Karun Passes Away
Legendary Malayalam Filmmaker Shaji N Karun Passes Away: The Malayalam film industry lost a giant with the passing of Shaji N Karun, one of its most celebrated filmmakers. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to cinema, Karun’s films not only revolutionized Malayalam cinema but also earned international acclaim. His death, coming shortly after being honored with […]
India Clinches Record 83 Gold Medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship
India Clinches Record 83 Gold Medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship: India has once again affirmed its global leadership in yogic sports with a historic performance at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, clinching an astounding 83 gold medals. Held at the iconic KD Jadhav Arena in New Delhi, the championship brought together […]
African Swine Fever Outbreak in Mizoram
African Swine Fever Outbreak in Mizoram: Mizoram is currently grappling with a severe outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has led to the death of over 3,000 pigs within a month, primarily affecting the districts of Siaha, Lawngtlai, Lunglei, and Mamit. The outbreak has not only devastated local pig farming but also forced authorities […]
