Karuna Abhiyan: Gujarat Chief Minister reviewed rescue operations under Karuna Abhiyan-2026 during the Uttarayan festival after a surge in bird injuries caused by kite strings, highlighting the state’s large-scale wildlife protection drive.Karuna Abhiyan is a state-wide wildlife rescue and rehabilitation campaign launched by Gujarat in 2017 to protect birds and animals injured during festivals, especially […]
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Responsible Nations Index
Responsible Nations Index: The World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) will launch the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), in collaboration with JNU, IIM Mumbai and Dr Ambedkar International Centre.The Responsible Nations Index is a global ranking framework that evaluates how responsibly countries govern their societies, protect the environment, and contribute to global stability.Aim is to shift global benchmarking […]
BRICS India 2026 Logo
BRICS India 2026 Logo: India has officially launched the BRICS India 2026 logo and website as it prepares to assume the Chairship of BRICS in 2026.The BRICS India 2026 logo is the official visual identity of India’s BRICS Chairship, representing the country’s vision, values and priorities for leading the grouping in 2026. 2026 Host country: […]
M.S. Sahoo Committee
M.S. Sahoo Committee: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has set up an expert committee under M.S. Sahoo to design a framework for assured pension payouts under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).The M.S. Sahoo Committee is a 15-member expert group constituted to design a regulatory and operational framework for providing assured, predictable pension […]
Jharkhand Megaliths
Jharkhand Megaliths: Jharkhand has initiated a push to secure a UNESCO World Heritage Tag for its extensive megalithic landscapes, with Jharkhand CM highlighting them internationally at Davos and the UK.Megaliths are large stone structures such as menhirs (standing stones), dolmens (table-like tombs), burial slabs, cairns and stone circles.They were built for burials, ancestor memory, rituals, […]
Bargi Dam
Bargi Dam: The National Dam Safety Authority has issued a show-cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority over safety concerns at Bargi Dam. It is a major multi-purpose dam, serving irrigation, water supply and power generation. It is on the Narmada River. It is located in Madhya Pradesh. National Dam Safety Authority is a […]
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: The Union government recently marked one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (BVMB) by launching a nationwide 100-day awareness campaign, reaffirming India’s commitment to the United Nations target of ending child marriage by 2030. BVMB was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, to […]
Pax Silica & India’s Inclusion
Pax Silica & India’s Inclusion: The United States’ newly appointed Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, stated that India will be invited to join “Pax Silica,” a US-led coalition aimed at securing and strengthening the critical minerals supply chain. Pax Silica is a US led coalition aimed at building a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven silicon and […]
Rising FTA Trade Deficit
Rising FTA Trade Deficit: A NITI Aayog Trade Watch Quarterly report notes that India’s trade deficit with free trade agreement (FTA) partner countries has widened sharply, even as the country recorded strong export growth in electronics and other sunrise sectors. Findings from the NITI Aayog Report: India’s trade deficit with FTA partners widened by 59.2% […]
Henley Passport Index 2026
Henley Passport Index 2026: The Henley Passport Index 2026 once again highlights the sharp divide in global travel freedom, ranking passports based on how many destinations their holders can visit without needing a visa in advance. The Henley Passport Index, compiled by Henley & Partners, is regarded as the global standard for measuring passport power. […]
