RBI Unveils RBIDATA App for Seamless Economic Data Access: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced RBIDATA, a new mobile application that provides seamless access to macroeconomic and financial data related to the Indian economy. This app is designed to cater to a wide range of users, including researchers, students, policymakers, and the general […]
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Nagaland’s Forest Project Recognized with SKOCH Award
Nagaland’s Forest Project Recognized with SKOCH Award: The Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) received the SKOCH Award 2024 at the 100th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi on February 15, 2025. Ango Konyak and Wennyei Konyak accepted the award on behalf of the Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of Nagaland.
India’s Q3 FY25 GDP Growth Set at 6.4%
India’s Q3 FY25 GDP Growth Set at 6.4%: India’s economy is set to grow at 6.4% in Q3 FY25, according to a projection by ICRA, up from 5.4% in the previous quarter. This growth is being driven by higher government spending and a rebound in exports, strengthening key economic sectors. The Gross Value Added (GVA) […]
Mount Dukono erupts in Indonesia
Mount Dukono erupts in Indonesia: Mount Dukono, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted on February 20, 2025, spewing a massive ash cloud up to 2,000 meters into the air. The eruption, occurring on Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, has prompted Indonesian authorities to issue urgent aviation warnings and safety advisories for residents
Brazil Joins OPEC+ as Observer for Global Energy Influence
Brazil Joins OPEC+ as Observer for Global Energy Influence: Brazil has officially announced its decision to join the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations as an observer, marking a significant step in its energy policy. This move, approved by Brazil’s National Council for Energy Policy, allows the country to participate in strategic discussions with major oil-exporting […]
Kerala Unveils nPROUD for Safe Drug Disposal
Kerala Unveils nPROUD for Safe Drug Disposal: The Kerala Health Department has launched the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) initiative, a significant step toward addressing the safe disposal of expired and unused medicines. This program aims to prevent environmental hazards and health risks caused by improper disposal of pharmaceuticals. Kerala is the […]
Navika Sagar Parikrama II : Completed Challenging Phase
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Completed Challenging Phase The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley on 18 Feb 25 thus completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. Navika Sagar Parikrama II underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to gender empowerment and maritime excellence. It is crewed by two women […]
Caspian Pipeline Consortium
Caspian Pipeline Consortium: Russia said oil flows through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a major route for supplying Kazakhstan and exporting to the global market, were reduced by 30-40% recently after a Ukrainian drone attack on a pumping station. CPC is a $2.6 billion project consisting of a 935-mile crude oil pipeline that runs from […]
Biennial Transparency Report
Biennial Transparency Report: India is in the final stages of preparing its first ever Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), part of its commitment as a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. The BTR is a report prepared and submitted by Parties to the Paris Agreement under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) that captures […]
Inland water transport terminal
Inland water transport terminal: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated an Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) on Brahmaputra in Assam’s Jogighopa. The terminal is set to transform the connectivity in the region and bolster our trilateral trade with Bhutan and Bangladesh. The foundation stone for the terminal was laid in February, 2021. It has […]
