Shruti Patrol Vessel: Recently the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) shruti was launched at M/s GRSE, Kolkata. Shruti Patrol Vessel is the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV). The construction of NGOPVs is concurrently being undertaken at two shipyards — Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. These […]
Tag: 13th Aug 2026
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: In News A tiger sighting reported near Zero Point in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas, in the state of It is named after the Bineshwar Mahadev temple, a 16th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Western Himalayan sub-alpine coniferous forests; Western […]
NAVYA Programme
NAVYA Programme: The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) informed the Lok Sabha about the NAVYA Programme. The NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational training for Young Adolescent Girls) was launched in 2025. It aims to empower adolescent girls (AGs) aged 16–18 years in aspirational districts by equipping them with […]
Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme
Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme: The Government has proposed a ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) to strengthen domestic production of shipping containers. Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme is a targeted initiative to establish a competitive domestic container manufacturing industry through financial and institutional support. It supports establishment of new manufacturing facilities and expansion of existing […]
Betwa River : In News
Betwa River: In News In Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, the water level of the Betwa River has risen rapidly following continuous rainfall, increasing concerns in areas along the river. Betwa River is a significant river in central and northern India. It is an important right-bank tributary of the Yamuna River. It originates from Jhirri village in […]
Ship Recycling in India
Ship Recycling in India: India became the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, with its global market share rising to 35.4% and recycling volume increasing by nearly 60% to 2.99 million gross tons. This rise has been supported by regulatory reforms, Hong Kong Convention compliance, yard modernisation, and stronger safety and environmental standards. According […]
Delimitation in India
Delimitation in India: The delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies has once again become a major political issue as the Centre seeks to revive its proposed electoral reforms ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Delimitation is the process of fixing or redrawing the boundaries of territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies […]
Agasthyamalai Evictions and the Forest Rights Act, 2006
Agasthyamalai Evictions and the Forest Rights Act, 2006: The Forest Department has issued eviction notices to thousands of households in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR), particularly in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district, following a Supreme Court directive based on the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) findings. The move has sparked controversy over whether the eviction drive adequately […]
NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme
NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to join its ambitious Moon Base programme. The programme aims to establish a permanent human outpost near the Moon’s South Pole. The invitation was extended during the 9th meeting of the India-US […]
India’s ‘Peacock Diplomacy’ at the United Nations
India’s ‘Peacock Diplomacy’ at the United Nations: India donated five Indian male peafowls to the United Nations Office at Geneva highlighting India’s biodiversity heritage and its commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation. The group includes four blue peafowls and one white-feathered male, symbolically reflecting the blue and white colours of the UN. This marks the […]
