National AI Skilling Initiative: The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting launched the national AI Skilling Initiative. It is aimed at strengthening AI capabilities in areas such as animation, visual effects, gaming, comics (AVGC) and media technology. It was launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in partnership with Google and YouTube. This initiative […]
Hudsonian godwit
Hudsonian godwit: The Hudsonian godwit population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is one of the world’s most remarkable travellers. It is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. It breeds in wetland habitats (sedge meadows and muskeg) […]
Orange Economy : 3 Initiatives
Orange Economy : 3 Initiatives The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has launched 3 transformative initiatives—the National AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, and Advanced EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with in-built satellite tuners—to strengthen India’s Orange economy and democratize access to digital technology. These steps reflect a strategic move to build a future-ready workforce and position India […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: The Union government is set to introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to bridge legal gaps in the management of assets created through foreign funds and to streamline the accountability of NGO functionaries. Proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: Designated Authority for Assets: A key proposed […]
Litani River and City of Tyre
Litani River and City of Tyre: The Israel–Hezbollah escalation has intensified focus on Southern Lebanon, with Israel seeking a security zone up to the Litani River, while heavy bombardment threatens Tyre, a UNESCO heritage city. The Litani River is the longest river entirely within Lebanon and a key water resource in southern Lebanon. It originates […]
Govt Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Govt Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The government notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, related to Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). CGPs are power plants set up by industries or entities to generate electricity primarily for their own consumption, instead of relying fully on the public power grid. […]
Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft
Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft: NASA has revamped the Artemis programme, scrapping the Lunar Gateway plan and prioritizing a moon base and Mars missions.It also announced Space Reactor 1 Freedom, a nuclear-powered spacecraft to be launched by 2028. Space Reactor 1 Freedom is set to be the first interplanetary spacecraft powered by a nuclear […]
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) Auctions
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) Auctions: The RBI injected ₹55,837 crore into the banking system via a 3-day VRR auction to address tightening liquidity. A Variable Rate Repo (VRR) is a monetary policy tool used by the RBI to inject liquidity into the banking system when cash becomes scarce. Unlike the fixed-rate repo, the interest rate […]
Reform Express Initiative
Reform Express Initiative: Union Railway Minister has announced five new reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernize cargo and passenger services. The Reform Express is a comprehensive policy framework launched in 2026 to fast-track the transformation of Indian Railways into a more efficient, transparent, and passenger-friendly network. The initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry […]
India Growth Forecast Cut to 5.9% in 2026
India Growth Forecast Cut to 5.9% in 2026: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reduce the India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 5.9% and it was down from earlier estimates of 7%. This revision comes after rising oil prices, global supply disruptions and Indian rupee fall pressure. The ongoing West Asia conflict and uncertainty […]
