Syngas in Steel Production: Syngas (synthesis gas) has been deployed in steel industry furnaces to address shortages of natural gas, LPG and propane. This marks a first-of-its-kind application in galvanising and colour-coating furnaces, ensuring continuity of operations during fuel disruptions. Syngas is a relatively clean fuel produced via coal gasification, which converts coal, biomass, or […]
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RBI’s Benchmark Issuance Strategy for State Development Loans
RBI’s Benchmark Issuance Strategy for State Development Loans: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a pilot Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) for State Development Loans (SDLs) starting with the financial year 2026-27 to bring greater discipline, transparency, and liquidity to state borrowings. The RBI Act, 1934 empowers the Reserve Bank to act as a […]
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026: India has amended its Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (Amended in 2026) easing compliance norms for companies while retaining recycling targets under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 (Amended 2026): Companies that fail to meet their recycling targets for the financial year 2025–26 are no […]
Arab League Appoints New Secretary-General
Arab League Appoints New Secretary-General: The Council of the League of Arab States(Arab League) has approved Egypt’s nomination of Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General for a five-year term beginning 1st July 2026, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The League of Arab States, founded in 1945 in Cairo, is a regional organisation comprising 22 Arab countries […]
India Needs GST 2.0
India Needs GST 2.0: The Justice Kurian Joseph Committee on Union-State Relations released a landmark report advocating for GST 2.0.The report warns that the current GST framework has eroded the fiscal autonomy of States and needs a second generation of reforms to restore the federal balance and fix the broken digital tax backbone.The Goods and […]
Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape: The Government of India introduced and rapidly passed the SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Bill in December 2025. This transformative legislation repeals the Atomic Energy Act of 1962, allowing private companies to build, own, and operate nuclear plants to achieve a target of 100 […]
Babu Jagjivan Ram
Babu Jagjivan Ram: The nation paid rich tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 119th birth anniversary. Dignitaries, including former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, gathered at Samta Sthal (his memorial) in New Delhi to honor his legacy.Popularly known as Babuji, Jagjivan Ram was a towering national leader, a […]
Govt Launches First-Ever ASISSE Survey to Track Services Sector Data
Govt Launches First-Ever ASISSE Survey to Track Services Sector Data: India launched the first Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in April 2026 to strengthen economic data. This is introduced by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) and this survey aims to capture the detailed data […]
France Hosts One Health Summit Under G7 to Promote Science-Based Health Policies
France Hosts One Health Summit Under G7 to Promote Science-Based Health Policies: The One Health Summit 2026 is being held from 5th to 7th in Lyon France. This summit will brings together the global leaders, scientists and various organizations to address the pressing health challenges. It will be hosted by Government of France as part […]
Menaka Guruswamy Takes Oath, Becomes India’s First Openly Queer MP
Menaka Guruswamy Takes Oath, Becomes India’s First Openly Queer MP: Menaka Guruswamy took oath as the Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and she became the India’s first openly queer (LGBTQ+) MP. This will be marks the major step forward for the LGBTQ+ representation in Indian politics and reflecting the gradual shift towards the […]
