National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC): The Commerce and Industry Minister recently launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) in New Delhi. National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring, analysis, and governance of India’s international trade ecosystem through integrated data analytics and evidence-based decision-making. At its […]
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Kufri Jamunia
Kufri Jamunia: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute developed nutrient-rich coloured potato varieties, including Kufri neelkanth, Kufri manik, and Kufri jamunia. Kufri Jamunia is a biofortified table variety purple potato developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute. It was officially released in 2024. It is a […]
Port of Constanta
Port of Constanta: The Indian mission in Bucharest said a chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania has reached the Port of Constanta safely. Port of Constanta is one of the key Romanian maritime ports in the Black Sea Region. It is the only seaport […]
Exercise Akhand Prahar-II
Exercise Akhand Prahar-II: The Indian Army, in a bid to strengthen combat readiness, recently conducted Exercise Akhand Prahar-II at Jaisalmer in the desert region of Rajasthan. Exercise Akhand Prahar-II is a military exercise conducted by the Indian Army. It was jointly conducted by the Army’s “Black Mace” Brigade and “Battle Axe” Division at Jaisalmer in […]
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Indian Council of Social Science Research: A recent study on Internet use among school-going children, supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), recommends that digital literacy must be encouraged for children and parents with active support from schools. It is the apex body of the Government of India for research in the […]
What is Vasuki indicus?
What is Vasuki indicus? A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India named Vasuki indicus may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Vasuki indicus is an ancient snake species, the fossils of which were first unearthed in 2005 at the Panandhro Lignite Mine in the Kutch district of Gujarat. However, the species was only identified […]
International Organization of Legal Metrology
International Organization of Legal Metrology: India will host the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) which is being organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs in association with the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). International Organization of Legal Metrology is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1955 to promote the global […]
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026: The 5th edition of the Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 is an annual joint military exercise conducted between India and Australia. It is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointmanship and operational coordination between the two armies while developing a common understanding of tactics, techniques […]
Agri Welfare Portal
Agri Welfare Portal: The Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister launched the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal. Agri Welfare Portal aims to provide farmers across the country with direct, easy access to government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural information on their mobile phones. Key Features of Agri Welfare Portal: Scheme access: It brings information on […]
What is Swavlamban 2026?
What is Swavlamban 2026? The Indian Navy’s fifth Swavlamban seminar will build on a growing national effort to connect technological talent with the requirements of the maritime domain. Swavlamban 2026 is the fifth edition of the Indian Navy’s flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar. Venue: Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi The fifth edition will focus […]
