INS Himgiri: INS Himgiri (Yard 3022) was delivered to the Indian Navy at GRSE, Kolkata. INS Himgiri is the third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate,that was decommissioned on […]
NHAI Sustainability Report 2023-24
NHAI Sustainability Report 2023-24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its second Sustainability Report for FY 2023–24, detailing significant achievements in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations. The report aligns with India’s Mission LiFE, and the principles of a circular economy. Despite a 20% increase in National Highway construction, […]
ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory
ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory: ICRISAT and ICAR have launched an AI-powered, context-specific Agromet Advisory Service for climate-resilient agriculture. ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory is a real-time, personalised climate advisory system developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to assist smallholder farmers in making informed agricultural decisions amid rising climate risks. Jointly launched by ICRISAT […]
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade: The US Department of State sanctioned 20 global firms, including 6 Indian companies, for engaging in petrochemical trade with Iran. The United States imposed sanctions under Executive Order 13846. Six Indian companies were identified among the 20 entities globally. Reason for Sanctions: These firms knowingly engaged in […]
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing: The Punjab government has lifted the long-standing ban on traditional heritage sports, including bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing, marking a revival of the state’s cultural identity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while addressing […]
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan: The sporting world is in mourning after the tragic death of Laura Dahlmeier, the German double Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in biathlon, who passed away at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Known both for her […]
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary: The United Nations (UN) entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly. The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 31st July 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 31st July 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Schengen Visa
Schengen Visa: Indian travellers with a clean visa history now have access to a fast-tracked, long-term Schengen visa under a new “cascade” system rolled out by the European Commission. A Schengen visa is an entry permit that allows non-EU nationals to temporarily visit or transit through the Schengen Area, which comprises 29 European countries. Within […]
Tsunami : After Earthquake Struck Russia
Tsunami : After Earthquake Struck Russia A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula recently, triggering tsunami warnings across the northern Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii, and down to New Zealand. A tsunami is a series of waves generated by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Tsunamis can have devastating and wide-ranging effects, especially […]
