PM-SETU Scheme: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, today organized the PM-SETU Industry Conclave in Lucknow. PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched to strengthen India’s vocational training ecosystem. It aims to modernise […]
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Integrated Fertilizer Management System
Integrated Fertilizer Management System: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase with the introduction of a series of digital initiatives. It is the digital platform for fertilizer management in India. It is developed and technically supported by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for […]
India–Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India–Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: The Prime Minister undertook a State Visit to Uzbekistan to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership (2011). During the visit, the two nations elevated their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit comes at a time when stakes are high for India as it actively seeks […]
National Animal Disease Control Programme
National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP): The Government has highlighted the achievements of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) in strengthening India’s livestock health ecosystem through mass vaccination, disease surveillance and digital livestock management. The programme has administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses, benefiting 8.04 crore farmers. As a result, reported Foot and Mouth […]
India Signs Deal for 60 US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
India Signs Deal for 60 US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles: India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the US for a ₹292-crore government-to-government deal to acquire around 60 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) for the Indian Army through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route. The acquisition will provide an immediate operational […]
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing Indian Standard Time (IST) as the mandatory, single time reference for all legal, administrative, commercial, and official purposes across India. The rules will formally take effect 180 days from publication in the […]
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario: The US President signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”, citing its significance as a US asset and part of American heritage. Canada opposed the move, stating that the name Ontario has Indigenous Wendat origins and is over 400 years old, predating both the Canadian Confederation and the US […]
Dung beetle : New Study
Dung beetle: New Study A report published in Ecology and Evolution said that dung beetles are vulnerable to a previously unforeseen risk like dogs. Dung beetle known as the Scarabaeidae family within the Animal Kingdom’s order They are robust, compact insects known for their hard, protective exoskeletons and strong, clawed legs adapted for digging and […]
Index of Industrial Production : July 2026
Index of Industrial Production: July 2026 India’s industrial activity remained resilient in July 2026, with the overall Index of Industrial Production (IIP) standing at 124.8, unchanged from the revised level recorded in June. Index of Industrial Production is a composite indicator designed to measure the changes in the volume of the production of item basket […]
CosmoCube Mission
CosmoCube Mission: An international team of astronomers announced that CosmoCube mission will study faint radio signals from the early universe. CosmoCube Mission is a proposed satellite that will study the universe’s earliest stages by listening for faint radio signals from more than 13.5 billion years ago. It is being developed by a team of scientists […]
