Ramon Magsaysay Award, 2025: The Ramon Magsaysay Award, 2025 has been announced for ‘Educate Girls’, an Indian organisation that works to educate unprivileged girls across the country. Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s premier prize and highest honor, celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. The Awardees, annually selected by the RMAF board of […]
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Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation: The Environment Ministry released a revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation. Green Credit is a market-based incentive mechanism under the Green Credit Programme (launched Oct 2023) to reward voluntary eco-friendly actions like tree plantation, mangrove restoration, sustainable farming, water conservation, and waste management. […]
Bhairav Commando Battalions
Bhairav Commando Battalions: The Indian Army is raising the first five ‘Bhairav’ commando battalions to strengthen swift strike capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan. It is Newly raised light commando battalions (250 soldiers each) under the “Save and Raise” approach. Drawn from existing infantry battalions without fresh troop accretion. Complements the Army’s 10 […]
Nauru
Nauru: Australia has signed a $267 million deportation deal with Nauru to relocate non-visa holders, sparking criticism from refugee and human rights groups. It is officially the Republic of Nauru, a sovereign island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It is Known historically as “Pleasant Island.” Located in Micronesia subregion of Oceania. About […]
Exercise Bright Star 2025
Exercise Bright Star 2025: Indian Armed Forces personnel are participating in the 19th edition of Exercise Bright Star 2025, which is being held in Egypt. It is a biennial multilateral military exercise, recognized as one of the largest and longest-running tri-service drills in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Egypt in partnership with […]
Gangotri Glacier Decline
Gangotri Glacier Decline: A recent study (IIT Indore, ICIMOD, US universities) reconstructed the hydrological discharge of the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), showing shifts in meltwater trends due to climate change. The Gangotri Glacier System (GGS) is a major source of the Bhagirathi River, a key tributary of the Ganga. Comprises Gangotri, Chaturangi, Raktavaran, and Meru […]
Singapore Named Asia’s Safest Country in 2025 GPI
Singapore Named Asia’s Safest Country in 2025 GPI: In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, Singapore has been ranked the safest country in Asia, securing the 6th position globally. Released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the 19th edition of the index assessed 163 countries on parameters such as safety, conflict, and […]
India’s Satwik-Chirag duo defeat Olympic nemeses Chia-Soh
India’s Satwik-Chirag duo defeat Chia-Soh: India’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, defeated their long-time rivals Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia to enter the semifinals of the BWF World Championships 2025. This hard-fought victory came almost exactly a year after the Indian duo’s heartbreaking Olympic loss to the […]
Govt Notifies 100% FDI Plan for Insurance Sector
Govt Notifies 100% FDI Plan for Insurance Sector: The Ministry of Finance has issued a notification to facilitate 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. This initiative, once approved by Parliament, will replace the current 74% cap, potentially transforming India’s insurance landscape and attracting greater foreign capital. The new policy is outlined in […]
India Set to Become Third Largest Economy In World
India Set to Become Third Largest Economy In World: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra credits Jan Dhan Yojana and 7.8% GDP growth for India’s upcoming leap to the world’s third-largest economy. Jan Dhan Yojana launched 11 years ago by the Government of India and the RBI, the Jan Dhan Yojana aimed to ensure that every Indian […]
