Grand Inga Hydropower Project: The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing for the Inga 3 hydropower project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite widespread opposition from civil society groups and longstanding governance concerns. Grand Inga Hydropower Project is a hydroelectric project on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
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Eurasian Economic Union
Eurasian Economic Union: Discussions on a free trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union countries are expected to start this year, Russian Trade Commissioner in India, Andrey Sobolev, said recently. The Eurasian Economic Union, abbreviated by EAEU or EEU, is an international economic union of countries located in northern Eurasia. The EAEU provides […]
World Milk Day 2025
World Milk Day 2025: World Milk Day is celebrated to highlight the nutritional, economic, and environmental significance of milk, as well as the role of the dairy industry in the economy. Established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2001, World Milk Day 2025 is themed “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy,” highlighting dairy’s […]
India Elected to IIAS Presidency
India Elected to IIAS Presidency: India has been elected President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the term 2025–2028. It marked the first time in the organization’s history that elections were held through a ballot, with India securing the top position by winning 61.7% votes. IIAS, established in 1930 and headquartered in […]
Chenab Railway Bridge : PM To Inaugurate
Chenab Railway Bridge : PM To Inaugurate Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the Chenab Railway Bridge marking the completion of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. It is now officially the tallest railway bridge in the world, symbolizing engineering excellence and strategic connectivity. Chenab Railway Bridge is a steel-arch railway bridge built over the […]
Waste Picker Enumeration App
Waste Picker Enumeration App: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a Nationwide Waste Picker Enumeration App under the NAMASTE scheme to formalize, empower, and provide social security to waste pickers. Waste Picker Enumeration App is a digital platform to enumerate, identify, and support waste pickers through social security and livelihood-based interventions under the […]
SEBI’s Operational Framework for ESG Debt Securities
SEBI’s Operational Framework for ESG Debt Securities: SEBI has notified a detailed operational framework for issuing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) debt securities, including social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds.ESG debt securities are financial instruments used to raise funds exclusively for projects with environmental, social, or governance benefits. These include: Social Bonds (for social impact projects) […]
S Mahendra Dev Appointed as Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council
S Mahendra Dev Appointed as Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council: Eminent economist S Mahendra Dev has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Known for his extensive expertise in agriculture, rural economy, and development economics, Dev brings with him decades of experience in public policy […]
PM Modi Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ on World Environment Day
PM Modi Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ on World Environment Day: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the second phase of the nationwide tree plantation campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ by planting a sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in New Delhi. The initiative encourages […]
Bangladesh Drops ‘Father of the Nation’ Title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Bangladesh Drops ‘Father of the Nation’ Title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Bangladesh’s interim government led by Prof. Mohammed Yunus has officially dropped the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a revised version of the Liberation War Act, issued on June 3, 2025. This revision, coupled with the earlier release of […]
