VISTAR Scheme: The Union Cabinet approved the ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’ Scheme. VISTAR (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research) is designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official statistical architecture for enhanced timeliness, data granularity, interoperability with harmonised and AI ready datasets. Time Period: FY […]
Day: November 6, 2026
US Midterm Elections
US Midterm Elections: In the recently concluded November 2026 US midterm elections, the Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of the US Congress. This sweeping shift in Washington’s political landscape introduces strong legislative checks on the Executive branch and carries significant strategic, economic, and diplomatic implications for India. The United States midterm elections are […]
2026 Binance Hack
2026 Binance Hack: Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a massive cyberattack resulting in the loss of approximately USD 6.3 billion in digital assets. Surpassing the USD 1.5 billion Bybit hack of 2025, this incident is now recorded as the single largest cryptocurrency heist in history. The breach was executed via spear-phishing. A Binance […]
International Day for Biosphere Reserves
International Day for Biosphere Reserves: The International Day for Biosphere Reserves, observed annually on 3rd November, highlights the role of these landscapes in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Biosphere Reserves are areas designated by national governments to conserve biodiversity, ecosystems and genetic resources, while promoting sustainable development and community livelihoods. Biosphere Reserves are internationally recognised […]
