Income Tax Appellate Tribunal: The Chief Justice of India praised the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) for its significant contribution to the justice delivery system which marked its 84th anniversary. It is a quasi-judicial institution set up in January, 1941 and specializes in dealing with appeals under the Direct Taxes Acts. It was started in […]
Month: October 2025
Foreign Currency Settlement System
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 […]
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 […]
