PAN 2.0 Project: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for the PAN 2.0 Project. It is an e-Governance project for re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services through technology driven transformation of PAN/TAN services for enhanced digital experience of the taxpayers. This will be […]
National Mission on Natural Farming : Approved
National Mission on Natural Farming: Approved The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the launching of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. It has been launched to promote natural farming in mission mode across the country […]
Operation Tamarisk The Cold War’s Secret Garbage War
Operation Tamarisk The Cold War’s Secret Garbage War: Operation Tamarisk was a covert intelligence operation that took place during the Cold War, a period marked by fierce rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. In a bid to gain any advantage, intelligence agents resorted to unconventional means to gather information. One of the […]
16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks
16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks: On 26th November 2008, Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station in Mumbai.The attacks revealed significant vulnerabilities in India’s security infrastructure, prompting urgent reforms in counter-terrorism measures.
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) with an enhanced budget of Rs. 2,750 crore, marking the launch of AIM 2.0 to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem until 2028.AIM 2.0: Building on AIM success, such as Atal Tinkering […]
SC Quashes Telangana Land Allotment to Privileged Groups
SC Quashes Telangana Land Allotment to Privileged Groups: The Supreme Court(SC) of India has quashed the Telangana government’s land allotments to cooperative societies comprising Members of Parliament (MPs), Member of the Legislative Assembly(MLA), civil servants, and journalists, deeming it a violation of equality under Article 14 of the Constitution.The SC criticized the land allotment to […]
Ophiophagus Kaalinga
Ophiophagus Kaalinga: Karnataka’s king cobra species, known locally as ‘Kaalinga Sarpa,’ is officially named Ophiophagus Kaalinga in the scientific community.King cobras were first classified in 1836 as Ophiophagus hannah by Danish naturalist Theodore Edward Cantor. King cobras underwent no genetic studies for 186 years until recently.
CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart
CCI Nod to Invest in Flipkart: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Alphabet Inc.’s subsidiary, Shoreline International Holdings LLC, to acquire a stake in Walmart-owned Flipkart Pvt Ltd. This follows Flipkart’s May 2024 funding round, where Alphabet’s Google invested $350 million out of a total $1 billion raised. Walmart, which holds […]
Coast Guard to Hold ‘SAREX 24’ in Kochi
Coast Guard to Hold ‘SAREX 24’ in Kochi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to conduct the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises & Workshop (SAREX-24) in Kochi from November 27 to 30. The event, organized under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board, aims to […]
India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh
India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh: Amara Raja Infra, part of the $2 billion Amara Raja Group, has completed the setup of India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, Ladakh, for NTPC Ltd. This innovative project will enable emission-free transport in the region, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to embrace […]
