Kunar River: New Delhi recently extended its support to Afghanistan to build a dam over the Kunar River, which it shares with Pakistan, at a time when the two nations are at loggerheads The Kunar River is also known as the Kama River. It flows for about 480 kilometers (298 miles) through northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Doctrine of Party Autonomy
Doctrine of Party Autonomy: The Supreme Court recently held that the Doctrine of Party Autonomy is not limitless, and the same is the bedrock of arbitration. The fundamental principle governing arbitration is party autonomy. The freedom of the parties to choose the process of resolving disputes is known as party autonomy. It confers on the […]
Indian Institute of Packaging
Indian Institute of Packaging: The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) opened its Bengaluru Centre recently. It is an autonomous body in the field of packaging and working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It was established on 14th May, 1966, with its headquarters and principal laboratories in […]
The Aabhar Collection
The Aabhar Collection: Indian Railways will patronise the newly launched ‘Aabhar’ online store that will showcase a range of exquisite gift items manufactured by indigenous tribes, handloom weavers. It is an online store on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal dedicated to showcasing exquisite gift items and hampers. The collection, which currently features over 150 items, […]
Kunming Biodiversity Fund
Kunming Biodiversity Fund: Seven countries have secured $5.8 million from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund to enhance nature-friendly agriculture. Kunming Biodiversity Fund is a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MTPF) launched in 2021 during Part 1 of the COP 15 of Convention of Biological Diversity. It aims to facilitate the successful implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework […]
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: The ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ has been awarded for the year 2025. It has been instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in 2024. The award aims to encourage professional standards and boost the morale of officers and officials across the country. It is given to recognize excellent […]
Know Your Vehicle
Know Your Vehicle: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. Know Your Vehicle is a system where all FASTag users submit images of their vehicle and registration certificate to verify that the tag is linked to the correct vehicle. It was implemented in 2024, […]
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary: The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister said that Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will become the third home for cheetahs in the state. It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1975. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. The entire sanctuary is situated […]
India Crosses 500 GW Power Capacity Mark
India Crosses 500 GW Power Capacity Mark: India has achieved a significant milestone with the nation’s total installed electricity capacity surpassing 500 GW. More than 51% of this capacity now originates from non-fossil fuel sources. India has already achieved one of its major COP26 (Glasgow, 2021) Panchamrit goals — to have 50 % of installed […]
National Marine Fisheries Census, 2025
National Marine Fisheries Census, 2025: The Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025. It is the fifth edition of the Marine Fisheries Census. It is a coast-wide activity fully funded by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India. Nodal Agency: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research […]
