INS Aridhaman: India is poised to significantly enhance its strategic defence capabilities with the upcoming induction of its third nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. INS Aridhaman is the second Arihant-class submarine. It is the second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) being built by India. It is being built under the Advanced Technology Vessel […]
Tag: 21st Aug 2025
Krishna River : Flood Like Situation
Krishna River : Flood Like Situation A flood-like situation prevails across the Krishna River basin as incessant rainfall continues in the region. Krishna River is a river of south-central India. One of India’s longest rivers, it has a total course of about 800 miles (1,290 km). The river rises in western Maharashtra state in the […]
Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project
Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) recently conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance for the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1,200 MW hydropower project planned on the Lohit River (a tributary of the Brahmaputra […]
Didayi Tribe
Didayi Tribe: Champa Raspeda, a student from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, has made history by becoming the first member of the Didayi, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), to clear NEET 2025. The Didayi tribe, also known as the Didai people or Didiya tribe, is an indigenous tribal community residing in the Malkanagiri district of Odisha. […]
GIAHS Programme
GIAHS Programme: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that India currently hosts three Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) is a Food and Agriculture Organization’s programme launched at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2002. It was launched in response […]
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal
Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India launched its new Medical Application Portal. Quality Council of India is a non-profit autonomous organisation registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was set up […]
Agni-5 Missile
Agni-5 Missile: India successfully test-fired its Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. Agni-5 Missile is a nuclear-capable land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) capability. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is one of India’s most advanced long-range […]
Made in India Label Scheme
Made in India Label Scheme: The Made in India Label Scheme promotes domestic manufacturing and informs consumers about product origin. Made in India Label Scheme is an initiative that lends support to the manufacturing industry by building a brand reputation, stronger identity and wider reach for made in India products. Aim is to strengthen the […]
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based e-KYC
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based e-KYC: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd to use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification. The announcement, made on August 20, 2025, marks a significant synergy between India’s trusted digital identity system and cutting-edge satellite internet technology. Starlink, a satellite-based global internet provider, […]
Centre approves renaming of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad to Parashurampuri
Centre approves renaming of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad to Parashurampuri: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has officially approved the renaming of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, to Parashurampuri. The announcement was made on August 20, 2025, by Union Minister Jitin Prasada, who hails from the region. The change was long demanded by local […]
