Amrit Bharat Trains 2.0: The Railway Minister announced that the Ministry has introduced 12 significant improvements to the Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains. Amrit Bharat Trains 2.0: The new trains are designed to cater to low and middle-income families, offering a comfortable experience. Under this initiative 50 upgraded trains will be manufactured at the Integral […]
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Nag Mk 2 Missile
Nag Mk 2 Missile: Raksha Mantri has congratulated DRDO on successful Field Evaluation Trials of Nag Mk 2 missile. Nag Mk 2 Missile is an indigenously-developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile. Features: Third-Generation Fire-and-Forget Technology: Enables precision targeting with minimal operator intervention post-launch Versatile Performance: Capable of neutralising modern armoured vehicles equipped with explosive reactive […]
Petition on Same-Sex Marriage
Petition on Same-Sex Marriage: The 5-bench Supreme Court of India (SC), in a recent judgment rejected review petitions against its October 2023 ruling that had refused to legalize same-sex marriage.In the October 2023 ruling, the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India delivered a 3:2 majority verdict against granting constitutional validity to same-sex marriages.Same-sex marriages […]
Watershed Development Component 2.0 of PMKSY
Watershed Development Component 2.0 of PMKSY: The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 56 new Watershed Development Projects under the Watershed Development Component 2.0 of Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY-WDC 2.0), in 10 best performing States. 10 States include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim covering around […]
India’s Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba
India’s Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba: India has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba following the devastating impact of Hurricane Rafael. India’s aid aligns with its philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and its commitment to global solidarity and support for nations in crisis.Cuba is located in the Northern Caribbean Sea at the confluence […]
Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer
Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer: The Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), on 15th January 2025, at Mumbai.Nilgiri: The lead ship of Project 17A, represents a major upgrade over the Shivalik-class frigates, featuring advanced stealth technology and state-of-the-art weapon […]
World Hindi Day 2025
World Hindi Day 2025: Vishwa Hindi Divas or World Hindi Day is celebrated annually on 10th January to expand Hindi’s presence on the international stage.This date commemorates the historic moment in 1949, when Hindi was first spoken at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).The theme for World Hindi Day 2025 is “A Global Voice of […]
Cyclone Dikeledi
Cyclone Dikeledi: Cyclone Dikeledi hit Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, located in the Mozambique Channel (Indian Ocean).Mayotte consists of two islands of the Comoros archipelago, with the main island called Mayotte (or Grande Terre) and the smaller island Pamandzi (Petite Terre). It is the poorest territory in both France and the European Union.
Odisha Joins Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY Scheme
Odisha Joins Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY Scheme: Odisha becomes the 27th state to adopt Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), with 26 states and all 18 union territories already on board (Delhi and West Bengal have not joined AB PM-JAY). AB PM-JAY is a centrally sponsored scheme with a cost ratio of 60:40 for […]
Surge in domestic urea production
Surge in domestic urea production: India has witnessed a surge in domestic urea production with significant investments in new plants to achieve self-reliance under the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.India’s current urea production capacity stands at over 31.4 million tonnes (MT) as of 2023-24, up from 22 MT in 2011-12. Six greenfield plants have added 7.55 […]
