Female Labour Force Participation in India: India’s female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) has seen a significant rise in recent years. This seems promising for gender equality, a closer look reveals persistent challenges in employment quality, wages, and sectoral distribution for women. FLFPR includes women who are either employed or actively seeking work. The rise […]
People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26
People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26: “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas” across all States and Union Territories. PPC 2025–26 Highlights: Gram Sabhas will review previous GPDPs using eGramSwaraj, Meri Panchayat App, and Panchayat NIRNAY, assess progress, address delays, and prioritize unfinished projects, especially those linked […]
Toxic Chemical Diethylene Glycol in Cough Syrup
Toxic Chemical Diethylene Glycol in Cough Syrup: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Bhopal, found that Coldrif cough syrup contained 46.28% Diethylene Glycol (DEG), far exceeding the permissible limit of 0.1%. The finding led to state-level bans and triggered nationwide regulatory action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is a colourless, […]
The State of Social Justice 2025
The State of Social Justice 2025: The International Labour Organization (ILO) released its landmark report The State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress (2025) ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development marking 30 years since the 1995 Copenhagen Summit. “The State of Social Justice 2025” Purpose is to Evaluates 30 years of […]
International Stabilization Force for Gaza
International Stabilization Force for Gaza: The International Stabilization Force for Gaza (ISF) was proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict (2025). The ISF is a proposed multinational security force intended to maintain stability and oversee security transition in post-war Gaza. It will function as the temporary internal security […]
Trade Watch Quarterly Report
Trade Watch Quarterly Report: NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its “Trade Watch Quarterly” report for Q4 of FY 2024–25 in New Delhi. It is a flagship analytical publication by NITI Aayog that tracks India’s quarterly trade performance, covering both merchandise and services sectors. Recent Trade Trends (FY25): Total Trade: $1.73 trillion (+6% YoY) […]
The Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) Project
The Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) Project: During Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Union Environment Minister launched five major conservation projects and four national-level wildlife monitoring programmes. The Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) is a new national-level initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and […]
UNESCO Elect New Chief
UNESCO Elect New Chief: UNESCO’s Executive Board has elected Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany, as the new Director-General of the organization for a four-year term, succeeding France’s Audrey Azoulay.The Director-General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is the organization’s top executive authority responsible for implementing the decisions of the General Conference and Executive Board. […]
Sanju Samson Named EPL Ambassador for India
Sanju Samson Named EPL Ambassador for India: Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has been named the official ambassador for the English Premier League (EPL) in India. The move marks a major step in the EPL’s strategy to expand its presence in the Indian subcontinent by leveraging local sports icons with pan-India appeal. The EPL has chosen […]
India Launches UPI at Supermarkets in Qatar
India Launches UPI at Supermarkets in Qatar: UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has been launched at Lulu Group’s supermarkets in Qatar. The launch was led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and comes just weeks after UPI was introduced at Hamad International Airport’s duty-free stores. With this, Qatar becomes the eighth country to adopt UPI, […]
