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 […]
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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 […]
Zonal Councils : In News
Zonal Councils: In News The Union Home Minister recently said zonal councils have transformed from being mere discussion forums into “engines of cooperation”, noting that 83% of issues taken up in their meetings have been resolved. The idea of the creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar […]
Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection API
Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection API: Google recently launched the Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API that provides information on crops and field activity across India. AMED is an artificial intelligence (AI)-based open-source application programming interface (API) launched by It provides field-level crop data, specifically helping in monitoring crops and detecting agricultural events at […]
Laughing Dove
Laughing Dove: It is a small pigeon that is a resident breeder in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent. Scientific Name: Spilopelia senegalensis Other names include laughing turtle dove, palm dove, and Senegal dove, while in India the name of little brown dove is often used. The species is found in much of […]
World Population Day 2025
World Population Day 2025: This year’s World Population Day will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, with the theme “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” World Population Day (WPD) is Observed annually on July 11, World Population Day is a United Nations initiative aimed at […]
Medium Altitude Long Endurance Drone
Medium Altitude Long Endurance Drone: India has accelerated the procurement of 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones from local manufacturers. MALE drones are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that have the capability to fly over 30 hours at a maximum altitude of at least 35,000 feet. These drones are equipped with advanced surveillance and combat capabilities: […]
