CLAMP Portal: The Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched two digital platforms: the KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and the CLAMP Portal. The Coal Land Acquisition, Management, and Payment (CLAMP) portal is a unified digital solution. It is aimed at streamlining land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R) processes in the coal sector. It serves […]
20th East Asia Summit
20th East Asia Summit: The 20th East Asia Summit has adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration. It is the premier Leaders-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on strategic, political, and economic issues of mutual interest and concern in the East Asia region. It was established in 2005 with the convening of the 1st Summit in Kuala […]
Hemiphyllodactylus Venkatadri
Hemiphyllodactylus Venkatadri: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of slender gecko and named it as Hemiphyllodactylus Venkatadri. It is a new species of slender Gecko belonging to the genus Hemiphyllodactylus. It was discovered from Tirumala hill ranges within the Seshachalam biosphere reserve in Andhra Pradesh Seshachalam biosphere reserve […]
Transit Oriented Development
Transit Oriented Development: Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA’s) East Delhi hub is set to roll out India’ first transit-oriented development (TOD) project. It is an urban development strategy which aims to create the maximum possible numbers of houses, shops, offices and recreational spaces near public transport facilities. The TOD approach puts public transportation at the centre […]
Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project
Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project: The Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) has signed agreements with leading implementation partners to roll out the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot project. Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project is aimed at transforming rural India through a seamless integration of physical and digital services. It is a pioneering phygital […]
Indi and Puliyankudi Limes
Indi and Puliyankudi Limes: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the United Kingdom. Indi Limes is cultivated primarily in Vijayapura district of Karnataka. It has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is known for its superior […]
Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary
Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary: The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on the Jharkhand government’s plea to reduce the proposed Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary area from 310 sq km to 250 sq km, citing the need to protect tribal habitation and community rights. The Saranda Sanctuary is a proposed wildlife sanctuary in West Singhbhum district […]
Special Intensive Revision 2025
Special Intensive Revision 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will launch the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, requiring voters across 12 States and Union Territories. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 is a large-scale, document-based voter verification exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to update, authenticate, and purify electoral rolls after nearly […]
JAI Strategy
JAI Strategy: The Southern Command of the Indian Army has initiated the implementation of the Prime Minister’s “JAI Strategy” — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, aligning defence preparedness with the upcoming Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’.The JAI Strategy stands for Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation — a visionary framework introduced by Prime Minister to transform India’s defence ecosystem […]
India Withdraws from Ayni Airbase
India Withdraws from Ayni Airbase: India has officially concluded its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni Airbase , ending a strategic chapter in Central Asia.The collaboration, initiated four years ago to revitalize the Soviet-era base, saw its end after a bilateral agreement on stationing Indian personnel at the location ended in 2022. The base’s strategic utility expired […]
