Foreign Currency Settlement System: The Union Finance Minister launched a Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS) at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). It is established under a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. It is authorised by International Financial Services Centres […]
Day: October 10, 2025
IAF to Receive First Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet
IAF to Receive First Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jet: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive its first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous fighter jet programme. Tejas Mk1A The Tejas Mk1A is an upgraded variant of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics […]
Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-Affirming Care: A recent article highlights the urgent need for Gender-Affirming Care (GAC) in India, emphasizing its crucial role in improving mental health and dignity for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. GAC refers to a range of medical, psychological, and social interventions that help individuals align their gender identity with their body and societal recognition. Its […]
Breathable Art
Breathable Art: The MoEFCC inaugurated ‘Breathable Art’ — a living art structure made with air-purifying plants to raise awareness about air quality, sustainability, and clean urban living. Breathable Art’ is an innovative, living installation combining art and environmental science, created using air-purifying plants and sustainable materials to naturally improve air quality and promote sustainable lifestyles. […]
e-NAM Expansion
e-NAM Expansion: The Government of India has expanded the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by adding 9 new commodities, increasing the total tradable items to 247.The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal launched on 14 April 2016 to connect existing APMC mandis into a unified national market.Aim is to promote uniformity in […]
Draft National Labour & Employment Policy Shram Shakti Niti 2025
Draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 The Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the Draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation.Shram Shakti Niti 2025 is India’s first integrated National Labour & Employment Policy, aiming to create a fair, inclusive, and future-ready world […]
India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance
India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance: India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global intergovernmental organisation that promotes solar energy deployment worldwide to ensure energy access, energy security, and climate resilience. It serves as […]
AMRAAM Missile
AMRAAM Missile: The United States has included Pakistan in a modified arms contract with Raytheon to supply AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles).The AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) is a beyond-visual-range (BVR), radar-guided missile developed by the U.S. Air Force and Raytheon in the 1980s. It provides “fire-and-forget” capability, allowing pilots to disengage after […]
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s largest greenfield airport project
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s largest greenfield airport project: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s largest greenfield airport project, built at a cost of ₹19,650 crore.The Navi Mumbai International Airport is a state-of-the-art greenfield airport developed under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) between Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (74%) and […]
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates India’s First Electric Truck Battery Swapping Station
Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates India’s First Electric Truck Battery Swapping Station: Step toward promoting green transportation and reducing carbon emissions, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s first commercial electric truck battery swapping and charging station in Sonipat, Haryana. The facility has been set up at the Delhi International Cargo Terminal Private […]
