Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles: New generations of man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles (MP-AUVs) have been successfully developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. It is developed for mine countermeasure missions. It is developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It offers rapid response capability with […]
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Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025: The Government of India has officially notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, operationalising the DPDP Act, 2023 A set of detailed regulatory rules that implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, laying out operational procedures for personal data processing, consent, safeguards, compliance timelines and […]
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas : 15th November
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas : 15th November India observes Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15th November to honor tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, with 2024–25 marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh for his 150th birth anniversary. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas day is observed each year to honor tribals’ contributions in preserving cultural heritage and fostering Indian values such as […]
Operation Southern Spear
Operation Southern Spear: The United States has launched Operation Southern Spear, a major new military and surveillance campaign targeting Latin American drug-trafficking cartels. A large-scale U.S. military and intelligence operation deploying unmanned air and sea systems to detect, monitor, and disrupt drug-trafficking networks across the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Nation Involved: Led by the United […]
India Targets 55% Female Workforce Participation by 2030
India Targets 55% Female Workforce Participation by 2030: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced a strategic plan to raise India’s Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) from 41.7% (FY24) to 55% by 2030. The target is aimed towards Bridging the Gender Employment Gap. Women entering the workforce boost overall productivity, enhance innovation, and […]
National Migration Survey (2026–27)
National Migration Survey (2026–27): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will conduct a year-long National Migration Survey from July 2026 to June 2027, the most comprehensive study of migration in nearly two decades. National Migration Survey (2026–27): The National Migration Survey, conducted under the National Sample Survey framework, will cover nearly all states […]
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari(JSJB) Initiative
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari(JSJB) Initiative: The Jal Shakti Ministry announced the 1st Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards under the JSJB initiative, with Telangana topping the list for 5.2 lakh water conservation structures. This initiative aligns with the PM’s vision of Jan Shakti for Jal Shakti. Launched in September 2024 in Surat, JSJB is a […]
India Unveils First Indigenous High-Precision Diode Laser
India Unveils First Indigenous High-Precision Diode Laser: India launched its first indigenous high-precision diode laser engineered for quantum communication and computing. It marks a major step in India’s capability to build quantum-grade hardware.A compact, high-precision diode laser system engineered for quantum technologies, scientific research, higher-education laboratories, and cutting-edge industrial applications.It provides ultra-stable, tunable and long-duration […]
Top Indian Lender Backs Next Phase of Banking Sector Mergers
Top Indian Lender Backs Next Phase of Banking Sector Mergers: India’s banking sector is gearing up for another transformative phase as the State Bank of India (SBI) advocates for fresh consolidation among public sector banks (PSBs). With India aiming to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, large and resilient banking institutions are seen as […]
GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments
GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments: The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to two traditional Lepcha musical instruments — Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit. This official recognition places these folk instruments among the distinguished products that enjoy legal protection and cultural prestige under India’s GI registry. The GI tags were […]
