Steadfast Noon: NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, will be hosted by the Netherlands this year. Steadfast Noon is an annual nuclear exercise by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). It is an important test for the alliance’s nuclear deterrent. It is hosted by a different NATO country each year. The 2025 edition of the […]
Indian wolf : Recent Study
Indian wolf : Recent Study The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has for the first time evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) separately. It is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia. It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems. Indian wolves generally live in […]
LEAPS 2025
LEAPS 2025: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 in New Delhi. LEAPS is a flagship initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, It aims to benchmark logistics excellence, strengthen India’s competitiveness, and […]
Blue Flag Certification : Five Beaches In Maharashtra Received
Blue Flag Certification : Five Beaches In Maharashtra Received Five beaches in Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification. Blue Flag Certification is a globally recognized eco-label accorded by the Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE). It is awarded to beaches that meet 33 criteria related to cleanliness, beauty, and environmental sustainability. The […]
National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative
National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative: India launched the five-year National Red List Assessment Initiative (2025-2030) to evaluate the conservation status of its flora and fauna, announced at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. National ‘Red List’ Assessment Initiative aims to systematically identify and protect India’s most vulnerable species, in line with global environmental […]
Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh: World leaders have convened at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the ‘Summit for Peace’, led by U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting aims to end the two-year-long Gaza conflict and to restore stability in the Middle East. Sharm el-Shaikh is located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Tiran […]
India’s Blue Economy : NITI Aayog Report
India’s Blue Economy : NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog released a report “India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries” outlining a scientific, sustainable, and inclusive roadmap for developing India’s deep-sea and offshore fisheries. Current Status: India’s deep-sea fishing remains nascent, despite an estimated 7.16 million tonnes (MT) potential within its EEZ. […]
Mission Drishti : The World’s First Multi-Sensor Earth Observation (EO) Satellite
Mission Drishti : The World’s First Multi-Sensor Earth Observation (EO) Satellite Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye has announced the launch of ‘Mission Drishti,’ the world’s first multi-sensor Earth Observation (EO) satellite, scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Mission Drishti is the world’s first satellite integrating multiple sensing technologies—Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Optical sensors—on a […]
Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme: Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme, giving passengers freedom from fluctuating airfares and promoting affordable, predictable air travel under the UDAN vision. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative by Alliance Air that introduces a single, fixed airfare which remains constant irrespective […]
National Household Income Survey (NHIS) 2026
National Household Income Survey (NHIS) 2026: The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) plans to launch the National Household Income Survey (NHIS) in February 2026.NHIS 2026 will be the first-ever pan-India household income survey. This survey will enable inter-personal income comparisons and detailed analysis of income sources, addressing a long-standing data gap in India’s […]
