US Orders Resumption of Nuclear Weapon Testing: The US President has ordered the resumption of US nuclear weapon testing after a gap of 33 years (1992), marking a major shift in global nuclear policy. The nuclear era began in 1945 with the US atomic tests and bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending World War II, […]
Day: November 4, 2025
GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite
GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R (also known as CMS-03), India’s heaviest indigenously built advanced communication satellite, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota marking a major boost to the country’s space capabilities and naval communications. The CMS-03 was successfully launched using the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 […]
RBI Data on Household Debt and Asset Growth
RBI Data on Household Debt and Asset Growth: Recent RBI data (2024–25) reveal that Indian households are accumulating debt faster than assets, with annual liabilities rising 102% since 2019–20, outpacing the 48% growth in financial assets. The Reserve Bank of India’s financial accounts data track how Indian households build assets and accumulate liabilities annually, offering […]
Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025
Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025: The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 to expand EPF coverage and promote voluntary compliance among employers. The Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 is a special one-time compliance window under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to allow employers to voluntarily enrol eligible employees who were not […]
Swachh Survekshan 2025
Swachh Survekshan 2025: The Swachh Survekshan 2025 report, released under the Swachh Bharat Mission, has once again exposed the deep divide in India’s urban cleanliness efforts. While some smaller cities have made impressive strides in maintaining hygiene, several of India’s major metropolitan areas have failed to keep up. This year, Madurai has topped the list […]
SBI Joins India Bullion Exchange
SBI Joins India Bullion Exchange: The State Bank of India (SBI) announced its first gold trade as a Special Category Client (SCC) on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). The move, announced on 1 November 2025, is expected to reshape how gold is imported and traded in India, especially benefiting MSME jewellers through better pricing […]
Russia Launches Khabarovsk Submarine
Russia Launches Khabarovsk Submarine: Russia launched the nuclear-powered submarine Khabarovsk from the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk. Officials described the class as a carrier for advanced underwater weapons and robotic systems, and Russian media and defence sources say these submarines are intended to carry the nuclear‑powered unmanned underwater vehicle known as Poseidon.
Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts: Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a senior bureaucrat from the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), took over as the new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA). This key appointment brings to the helm a civil servant with over 30 years of experience in public administration and defence finance, […]
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel
Vice Admiral B Sivakumar Takes Charge as Chief of Materiel: Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, took charge as the 40th Chief of Materiel (COM) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal). This appointment brings to the fore an officer known for his technical […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Chhattisgarh Assembly on State Foundation Day
PM Modi Inaugurates Chhattisgarh Assembly on State Foundation Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh to mark the state’s Silver Jubilee—25 years since its formation in 2000. On this symbolic day, he inaugurated the new Legislative Assembly complex, unveiled a statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and launched infrastructure and welfare projects […]
