First Meeting Of The India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue: The first meeting of the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue was held in Brussels. Belgium is a Western European nation. It is bordered by 4 countries: by the Netherlands in the north; by Germany in the east; by Luxembourg in the southeast and by France in the southwest. It is […]
Category: Current Affairs
E-Commerce Council of India
E-Commerce Council of India: The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) recently launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), a first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated to unify India’s $120 billion digital commerce ecosystem. E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) is a first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated to advancing the country’s digital commerce ecosystem through collaborative engagement between […]
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization: 29 countries recently signed an agreement in Shanghai to set up the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, or WAICO. World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, China. It was first proposed by China in July, 2025. It aims to promote international cooperation […]
What is ‘Boss Scam’?
What is ‘Boss Scam’? Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently cautioned regulated entities and listed firms against a ‘Boss Scam’, wherein fraudsters impersonate chief executives or senior officials to trick finance teams into transferring funds. Boss Scam is an emerging cyber fraud where fraudsters impersonate Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Managing Directors (MDs) and […]
What is Vishwas 2026?
What is Vishwas 2026? The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently launched VISHWAS, 2026 to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes relating to the levy of damages and penalty-related disputes. Vishwas 2026 was launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. It is a one-time dispute resolution initiative to […]
MH-60R Seahawk
MH-60R Seahawk: The Indian Navy recently received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States. MH-60R Seahawk is a state-of-the-art multi-mission naval helicopter. Often called the “Romeo,” it is manufactured by US defence major Lockheed Martin. It is an all-weather helicopter designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), maritime surveillance, search and […]
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2: The Indian Navy is set to host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is a multinational maritime training exercise. It is hosted by the Indian Navy at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. The four-day multinational training engagement will be conducted in partnership with […]
Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project
Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project: The Power Secretary recently reviewed the progress of SJVN’s 900 MW Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project in Nepal. It is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project being developed on the Arun River in the Sankhuwasabha District of Eastern Nepal. Arun is a tributary of the Koshi River in Nepal. It envisages a concrete gravity […]
Qeshm Island
Qeshm Island: More than 10 projectiles struck Iran’s Gulf island of Qeshm in the strategic Strait of Hormuz recently, as hostilities resumed between Tehran and Washington. Qeshm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf near the Straits of Hormoz. It belongs to Iran. The Arabic name means “long island.” It lies parallel to […]
PARIVARTAN Scheme
PARIVARTAN Scheme: The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved the Guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme. PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) was launched by the central government. It is aimed at facilitating the replacement of older, highly polluting trucks and […]
