First day of the third UN Ocean Conference: On the first day of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), Blue NDC Challenge initiative was launched to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action. Blue Nationally Determined Contributions Challenge is a landmark international initiative launched by France and Brazil. It urges countries to incorporate ocean-focused climate measures […]
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State of the World Population 2025 Report
State of the World Population 2025 Report: India’s population has reached 146.39 crore in April 2025 as per the UNFPA’s “State of the World Population 2025” report, with Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropping to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1. Key Highlights of UNFPA State of the World Population 2025: World population stands at […]
FDI Inflows : 2024–25
FDI Inflows : 2024–25 The RBI’s Annual Report 2024–25 shows gross FDI inflows rose by 13.7%, yet long-term net inflows have halved due to rising disinvestments. India’s net FDI dropped to just $0.4 billion in 2024–25, down sharply from $44 billion in 2020–21.Despite a 13.7% increase in gross inflows in 2024–25, average annual growth was […]
Jan Man Survey
Jan Man Survey: To mark 11 years of Prime Minister leadership, the NaMo App launched the ‘Jan Man Survey’, receiving over 5 lakh responses within 26 hours.The survey allows citizens to share direct feedback on governance, national security, and development issues.A large-scale citizen engagement initiative launched through the NaMo App to gather public opinion on […]
Ahmedabad Police’s AI Crowd Management System
Ahmedabad Police’s AI Crowd Management System: Ahead of the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad, the city police will deploy an AI-powered anti-stampede system to manage crowds and prevent disasters.An AI-based crowd monitoring system integrated with CCTV and drones to prevent stampedes by analysing real-time crowd data during large religious processions.
Madleen Ship Incident
Madleen Ship Incident: Israel detained the British-flagged aid ship Madleen, backed by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), and deported Greta Thunberg for attempting to breach the Gaza blockade.This incident revives global memory of the 2010 Mavi Marmara attack, where Israeli forces killed 10 activists aboard a similar flotilla.Madleen is a humanitarian ship carrying relief aid […]
Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives
Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives: Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) just weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the island nation. The initiative aims to enhance […]
Siamese Fireback : Spotted
Siamese Fireback : Spotted The Siamese Fireback, Thailand’s national bird, has been spotted for the first time in the forests of Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, by a local bird enthusiast. Its Scientific Name is Lophura diardi. It is National Bird of Thailand IUCN Status: Least Concern, though facing moderate decline due to habitat loss and poaching. Geographic […]
Prime Minister inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts
Prime Minister inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts: The Prime Minister inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts in 18 States/UTs under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). ABSS, introduced by the Ministry of Railways in December 2022, aims to redevelop 1,309 railway stations into modern integrated transport hubs across India.It is […]
Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push
Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push: Punjab has recorded a 20% increase in cotton cultivation in 2025 compared to the previous year. The area under cotton has expanded from 2.49 lakh acres to 2.98 lakh acres, marking a rise of over 49,000 acres. The districts of Fazilka, Mansa, Bathinda, and […]
