Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB): A tragic Air India aircraft crash near Ahmedabad airport has prompted the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to launch a formal probe, following global ICAO standards. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a statutory investigative body responsible for probing aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace. Headquarters: New Delhi […]
Day: June 13, 2025
Gyan Post Service
Gyan Post Service: India Post launched the ‘Gyan Post’ service to deliver educational books and socio-cultural literature at affordable rates across India.The initiative supports the vision of ‘Har Ghar Gyan, Har Sapne Ko Udaan’. Gyan Post is a postal delivery service introduced by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications to deliver non-commercial […]
What is AviList?
What is AviList? The world’s first unified global checklist of bird species, called AviList, was officially launched, standardizing bird taxonomy across international conservation, research, and biodiversity platforms. AviList is a comprehensive global bird species checklist, developed to harmonize scientific naming and classification of birds worldwide. It is designed to replace earlier inconsistent systems and streamline […]
137th OSCC Meeting Focuses on Energy Infrastructure Protection
137th OSCC Meeting Focuses on Energy Infrastructure Protection: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting in New Delhi on June 12, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders from national defence, energy, and intelligence agencies. The meeting aimed to assess and enhance the preparedness of India’s offshore security infrastructure, with […]
Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card
Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card: Travel-focused fintech platform Scapia, in collaboration with Federal Bank, has launched the Scapia Federal RuPay Credit Card, a dual-network credit card integrating Visa and RuPay. The card supports UPI, international usage, and offline and online payments, all consolidated in a single credit statement, targeting mobile-first travelers […]
Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025
Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025: Renowned American filmmaker Alexander Payne will receive the prestigious honorary Leopard (Pardo d’Onore) award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, scheduled from August 6 to 16, 2025. Payne, acclaimed for his subtle and emotionally resonant storytelling in films like Sideways, The Descendants, and The Holdovers, […]
Retail Inflation Hits 6-Year Low of 2.82% in May 2025
Retail Inflation Hits 6-Year Low of 2.82% in May 2025: India’s retail inflation cooled to a six-year low of 2.82% in May 2025, primarily driven by a sharp decline in food prices. According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), food inflation dropped to 0.99% from 8.69% a year ago. This development marks […]
Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’
Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’: Bilateral defence cooperation, the first joint military exercise “Tiger Claw” between the Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force (USAF) Special Forces concluded on June 10, 2025. Conducted from May 26 to June 10 across North India, this exercise represents a significant evolution in the […]
International Albinism Awareness Day 2025
International Albinism Awareness Day 2025: International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13 to raise awareness about the rights and challenges faced by people with albinism. Established by the United Nations, the day aims to promote equality, safety, and dignity for individuals affected by this genetic condition, while dispelling widespread myths and misconceptions.June […]
