e-Truck Incentive Scheme: The Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Government of India, has launched a groundbreaking scheme to provide financial incentives for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-DRIVE initiative.It aims to reduce operational costs for transporters, encourage clean energy adoption in the heavy vehicle segment, and enhance air quality in urban and industrial regions […]
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Maratha Military Landscapes of India
Maratha Military Landscapes of India: ‘Maratha Military Landscapes of India’ got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th property to receive this recognition.Spanning from the 17th to 19th centuries CE, this extraordinary network of twelve forts demonstrates the strategic military vision and architectural ingenuity of the Maratha Empire. These 12 forts are […]
Revival of Lotus in Wular Lake
Revival of Lotus in Wular Lake: After three decades of ecological dormancy caused by the 1992 flood, lotus flowers have once again begun blooming in Kashmir’s Wular Lake due to focused conservation efforts led by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA). Lotus stems (locally called Nadru) couldn’t grow since 1992 as seeds were buried under […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders under Article 7(1)(h) of the Rome Statute for crimes against humanity, citing systematic gender and political persecution in Afghanistan.ICC is the world’s first permanent international court established to prosecute individuals for […]
TN – KET Program
TN – KET Program: Tamil Nadu has significantly reduced TB-related deaths by implementing the TN-KET (TB Death-Free Initiative) using a simple triage tool and a differentiated care model.TN-KET (Kasanoi Erappila Thittam) is a state-level TB mortality reduction initiative launched by Tamil Nadu in 2022, focused on early detection and differentiated care for severe TB cases.
India 44th World Heritage Site Maratha Military Landscapes of India
India 44th World Heritage Site Maratha Military Landscapes of India: At the 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India was inscribed as India’s 44th World Heritage Site, marking a historic recognition of India’s fortified legacy.A network of 12 strategic forts built between the 17th–19th centuries CE […]
Operation Fire Trail
Operation Fire Trail: In a major anti-smuggling action, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized ₹35 crore worth of banned Chinese firecrackers during “Operation Fire Trail” across Indian ports. Operation Fire Trail is a special intelligence-led enforcement operation launched by the DRI to crack down on illicit imports of Chinese firecrackers, posing environmental, legal, and […]
Akash Missile System
Akash Missile System: Brazil has reportedly halted negotiations with India to acquire the Akash missile system.It is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system to protect vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks. The AKASH Weapon System can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode. It has built-in Electronic […]
MeitY launched whitepaper titled Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness
MeitY launched whitepaper titled Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), along with CERT-In and SISA, launched a whitepaper titled “Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness” to guide India’s shift towards quantum-safe cybersecurity. A strategic document providing a roadmap to help public and private institutions migrate from traditional encryption to quantum-resistant […]
Enforcement Case Information Report
Enforcement Case Information Report: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against 29 individuals, including actors, television hosts, social media influencers, and YouTubers, for allegedly promoting illegal betting applications. The ECIR is a formal entry of the complaint lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Whenever the ED receives information about […]
