Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced Open Market Operation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore in two tranches to infuse liquidity into the banking system.The OMO purchases of Rs 50,000 crore each are scheduled just ahead of advance tax outflows, which typically […]
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Nirbhaya Nisha Initiative
Nirbhaya Nisha Initiative: The Kerala Police has announced the launch of the Nirbhaya Nisha initiative to enhance the safety of women travelling at night across the state.Nirbhaya Nisha is a women’s safety initiative launched by the Kerala Police to provide immediate assistance to women travelling at night. It focuses on strengthening night-time policing, emergency response, […]
7th National Report (NR7) On Biological Diversity
7th National Report (NR7) On Biological Diversity: India has officially submitted its 7th National Report (NR7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), marking the first comprehensive assessment since the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The NR7 is a mandatory periodic submission by member nations of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It serves as […]
NITI Aayog–UNICEF Statement of Intent on Nutrition and Health
NITI Aayog–UNICEF Statement of Intent on Nutrition and Health: NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in India’s aspirational regions. The Statement of Intent (SoI) is a collaborative framework between NITI Aayog and UNICEF India to support strategic interventions aimed at improving nutrition and […]
Raisina Dialogue 2026
Raisina Dialogue 2026: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb delivering the keynote address. The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier multilateral conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, focusing on global governance, strategic affairs, and emerging international challenges. It serves as a platform […]
Government Launch Mascots for Census 2027
Government Launch Mascots for Census 2027: Union Home Minister unveiled the mascots Pragati and Vikas and soft-launched digital tools for Census 2027 in New Delhi. The Government of India has launched two official mascots for Census 2027 to increase public awareness and participation in the census exercise. These mascots will act as communication ambassadors, helping […]
Gravity Bomb
Gravity Bomb: U.S. Defense Secretary announced a tactical shift to using 500, 1,000, and 2,000-pound precision gravity bombs against Iran, signaling that Iranian air defenses have been sufficiently degraded to allow direct aerial bombardment. A gravity bomb, often referred to as a free-fall or dumb bomb, is an unpowered munition that does not possess an […]
Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Satellite Systems
Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Satellite Systems: State-run defense major Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and space-tech startup Bellatrix Aerospace have signed an MoU to jointly develop Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite systems. The collaboration is a strategic partnership to design, develop, and manufacture next-generation satellite platforms and payloads specifically for the Very Low Earth […]
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (ECA)
The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (ECA): In response to an energy crisis triggered by recent geopolitical strikes on Iran, the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955. The Essential Commodities Act is a central legislation enacted to control the production, supply, and distribution of specific commodities deemed essential for the general public. It empowers […]
Chile Eliminate Leprosy
Chile Eliminate Leprosy: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officially verified Chile as the first country in the Americas—and the second globally—to have eliminated leprosy. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the slow-growing bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of […]
