Dolphin Friends Initiative: The forest department in Prayagraj has launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to strengthen conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through community participation and regular river monitoring.Dolphin Friends is a dedicated community-based volunteer network created to monitor the movement, breeding, and habitat conditions of the endangered Gangetic river.Aim is to protect and […]
Tag: 24th Apr 2026
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY): The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 9 crore total gross enrolments.Atal Pension Yojana is a flagship, voluntary, and contributory social security scheme of the Government of India. It is specifically designed to provide a steady income stream to workers in the unorganized sector, ensuring they […]
Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience into Infrastructure Project Report
Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience into Infrastructure Project Report: India is mainstreaming disaster resilience to protect its $4.51 trillion infrastructure pipeline and public finances from escalating climate risks that cost the country up to 2% of its GDP annually.The report is a strategic study by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), developed in partnership with India’s […]
Constitutional Morality and Social Reform Laws
Constitutional Morality and Social Reform Laws: The Supreme Court is currently examining whether the state can utilize constitutional morality and Directive Principles of State Policy to justify social reform laws that interfere with religious practices.Constitutional morality is a judicial principle that prioritizes the core values of the Constitution—such as justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity—over traditional […]
Infrared Sensor Technology in Automatic Devices
Infrared Sensor Technology in Automatic Devices: The working of sensor-based devices has gained attention, highlighting the role of infrared (IR) technology and sensors in enabling touchless operations. Light is an electromagnetic wave consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, capable of travelling even through a vacuum. The spectrum of light refers to the full range […]
Amazon–TGRA Deal for Sustainable Rice Farming
Amazon–TGRA Deal for Sustainable Rice Farming: Amazon has entered into a long-term carbon credit offtake agreement with The Good Rice Alliance(TGRA) to support sustainable rice farming and methane reduction in India. The Good Rice Alliance is a private sector-led initiative backed by Bayer, GenZero and Shell, representing one of India’s first and largest agricultural carbon […]
India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX) 2026
India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX) 2026: The Indian Navy’s INS Nireekshak has been deployed to Colombo to participate in the fourth edition of the India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), highlighting deepening maritime cooperation and proactive humanitarian outreach in the Indian Ocean Region in line with the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for […]
Skill Development Under Vibrant Villages Programme
Skill Development Under Vibrant Villages Programme: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship convened a capacity-building workshop under the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) to accelerate skill-led development in border regions. MSDE is enabling demand-driven, locally relevant skilling initiatives to enhance livelihood opportunities, integrating skill development with regional economic needs. The initiative promotes peer learning, innovation, and […]
Tuti Island Sudan
Tuti Island Sudan: Tuti Island, historically known as a tranquil agricultural haven in Sudan, has become a focal point in the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Tuti Island is a crescent-shaped landmass of about 8 sq. km located at the confluence of the White […]
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules, 2026, which will come into effect on 1st May 2026. Drafted under the ambit of the landmark PROG (Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming) Act, 2025, this operational […]
