Tripura Declared Fully Literate Under ULLAS: Tripura has become the third Indian state, after Mizoram and Goa, to achieve full functional literacy as per the national benchmark of 95% literacy among individuals aged 15 years and above. The announcement was made on June 23, 2025, during a grand ceremony at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Agartala, with […]
Day: June 24, 2025
Sree Narayana Guru : In News
Sree Narayana Guru: In News Prime Minister will inaugurate the centenary celebration of the historic 1925 conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was a saint, philosopher, poet, and social reformer from Kerala. A key figure in the movement against the caste system and untouchability in India. His reformist ideals inspired […]
South Korea Appoints First Civilian Defence Minister
South Korea Appoints First Civilian Defence Minister: President Lee’s announcement comes amid efforts to restore public trust in democratic institutions, after Yoon’s December 2024 martial law crisis triggered widespread condemnation and his eventual removal from office in April 2025. The appointment of a civilian Defence Minister, along with a new Cabinet lineup, marks a turning […]
India to Revise CPI Basket and Base Year for Better Inflation Tracking
India to Revise CPI Basket and Base Year for Better Inflation Tracking: The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key indicator for measuring retail inflation in India, is set for a significant revamp. As per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the CPI basket will be expanded, and the base year will be updated […]
Indian Railways Offers ₹1 Crore Accident Compensation to Employees Without Premium
Indian Railways Offers ₹1 Crore Accident Compensation to Employees Without Premium: Indian Railways has rolled out a scheme offering ₹1 crore compensation to the families of its employees in the event of accidental death, with no premium payment required. This move is aimed at enhancing the financial security of railway personnel and their families, given […]
Pant Becomes First Indian Keeper to hit centuries in both Test innings
Pant Becomes First Indian Keeper to hit centuries in both Test innings: Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books during the Headingley Test against England in June 2025. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman smashed centuries in both innings—134 in the first and 118 in the second—becoming only the second wicketkeeper in Test history to achieve […]
DRDO Offers 28 Indigenous Weapons for Emergency Procurement by Armed Forces
DRDO Offers 28 Indigenous Weapons for Emergency Procurement by Armed Forces: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has offered 28 indigenously developed weapon systems to the Indian armed forces under the emergency procurement clause. This strategic move comes in the wake of the ongoing Operation Sindoor, ensuring that the Army, Navy, and Air Force […]
Global SDG Rankings
Global SDG Rankings: The country has, for the first time, entered the top 100 in the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, ranking 99th out of 193 nations in the 2025 edition of the UN Sustainable Development Report. Published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led by economist Jeffrey Sachs, this is […]
