The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (ECA): In response to an energy crisis triggered by recent geopolitical strikes on Iran, the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955. The Essential Commodities Act is a central legislation enacted to control the production, supply, and distribution of specific commodities deemed essential for the general public. It empowers […]
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Chile Eliminate Leprosy
Chile Eliminate Leprosy: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officially verified Chile as the first country in the Americas—and the second globally—to have eliminated leprosy. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the slow-growing bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of […]
Air Pollution in India : Report
Air Pollution in India : Report An analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), a Finland-based independent research group, found that 204 out of 238 Indian cities failed to meet national air quality standards during winter 2025–26. The analysis used data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) collected through […]
Balen Shah Set to Become Nepal’s Prime Minister After Election
Balen Shah Set to Become Nepal’s Prime Minister After Election: Nepal has to see a dramatic political shift after the 2026 parliamentary elections. After the elections results coming with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) emerging as the dominant political force. The party’s leader Balendra Balen Shah. Who is the a 35 year old rapper turned […]
India Forex Reserves Reach Record $728.5 Billion At End February 2026
India Forex Reserves Reach Record $728.5 Billion At End February 2026: India’s forex reserves reached a record level of $728.49 billion in the week end February 27, 2026. This data are according to released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.88 billion during the week. The main reason […]
Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi Finals at All England Open 2026
Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi Finals at All England Open 2026: India’s badminton star Lakshya Sen delivered a extra ordinary performance at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026. He defeating world No. 6 Li Shi Feng of China in the quarter finals. The Lakshya Sen All England Open 2026 victory came in straight games 21-13, […]
Government e Marketplace (GeM) Celebrates 7 Years of SWAYATT Initiative
Government e Marketplace (GeM) Celebrates 7 Years of SWAYATT Initiative: The Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated the completion of seven years of the SWAYATT initiative. This is a flagship programme designed to promote the inclusive public procurement across India. SWAYATT Initiative was Launched on 19 February in the year 2019. The SWAYATT initiative on GeM […]
L&T Finance Launches “Spoorthi” Programme for Women Entrepreneurs
L&T Finance Launches “Spoorthi” Programme for Women Entrepreneurs: L&T Finance has introduced the new initiative called the “Spoorthi programme” to support women entrepreneurs in India. This scheme will offers flexible loans with extended repayment tenors of up to 25 years for purchasing property or taking Loan Against Property (LAP) for business expansion and working capital […]
Andhra Pradesh Announces ₹25,000 Incentive for Second and Third Child
Andhra Pradesh Announces ₹25,000 Incentive for Second and Third Child: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for couples who have a second or third child. This idea came up to as part of a new population boost policy introduced by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. This initiative aims to address […]
India to Build First Riverine Lighthouses on Brahmaputra River
India to Build First Riverine Lighthouses on Brahmaputra River: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stones for the country’s first riverine lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River. The project will establish four modern Riverine Lighthouses along National Waterway 2 (NW-2) at Pandu, Bogibeel, Silghat and Biswanath Ghat. These solar powered navigation structures aim to improve […]
