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Notice to Airmen

Notice to Airmen: India recently issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, “Ex Trishul,” to be conducted along the Pakistan border. Notice to Airmen, also known as Notice to Air Mission, is a notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure, or hazard, […]

National Unity Day

National Unity Day: Prime Minister of India will lead the celebrations of National Unity Day at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada Valley on October 31. National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is observed on October 31st every year. This significant day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a pivotal figure […]

Leachate

Leachate: Environmentalists, wildlife activists, and locals recently sought immediate intervention by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change into the recurring illegal discharge of highly toxic, untreated leachate into the Aravalis. Leachate is a highly toxic and contaminated liquid usually generated from municipal landfills. This toxic liquid accumulates at the bottom of the […]

Pseudorhombus bahudaensis : New Fish Species

Pseudorhombus bahudaensis : New Fish Species A team of researchers from the Estuarine Biology Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India recently discovered a new fish species named Pseudorhombus bahudaensis in the Bahuda estuary in Odisha. Pseudorhombus bahudaensis is a new species of flounder fish. It was discovered in the Bahuda estuary in Odisha. […]

Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme

Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme: The World Trade Organization credits India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) scheme for boosting exports from the poorest nations It was initiated in 2008 and offers Least Developed Countries (LDCs) preferential access to the Indian market. The DFTP scheme aims to boost LDCs’ economic growth, diversify exports, and strengthen trade The […]

Network Survey Vehicle

Network Survey Vehicle: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that it will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) in 23 states. Network Survey Vehicle is a specialized infrastructure management tool comprising vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems. These vehicles systematically collect data on road inventory and condition of National Highways. […]