Litani River and City of Tyre: The Israel–Hezbollah escalation has intensified focus on Southern Lebanon, with Israel seeking a security zone up to the Litani River, while heavy bombardment threatens Tyre, a UNESCO heritage city. The Litani River is the longest river entirely within Lebanon and a key water resource in southern Lebanon. It originates […]
Tag: 26th Mar 2026
Govt Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Govt Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The government notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, related to Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). CGPs are power plants set up by industries or entities to generate electricity primarily for their own consumption, instead of relying fully on the public power grid. […]
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) Auctions
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) Auctions: The RBI injected ₹55,837 crore into the banking system via a 3-day VRR auction to address tightening liquidity. A Variable Rate Repo (VRR) is a monetary policy tool used by the RBI to inject liquidity into the banking system when cash becomes scarce. Unlike the fixed-rate repo, the interest rate […]
Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft
Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft: NASA has revamped the Artemis programme, scrapping the Lunar Gateway plan and prioritizing a moon base and Mars missions.It also announced Space Reactor 1 Freedom, a nuclear-powered spacecraft to be launched by 2028. Space Reactor 1 Freedom is set to be the first interplanetary spacecraft powered by a nuclear […]
Reform Express Initiative
Reform Express Initiative: Union Railway Minister has announced five new reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernize cargo and passenger services. The Reform Express is a comprehensive policy framework launched in 2026 to fast-track the transformation of Indian Railways into a more efficient, transparent, and passenger-friendly network. The initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry […]
Vayu Baan Project
Vayu Baan Project: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated Vayu Baan, a pioneering project to develop India’s first helicopter-launched drone system. It is a small, autonomous drone designed to be dropped from a moving helicopter mid-flight. Once released, the drone unfolds its wings, activates its propulsion, and operates as either a surveillance asset or […]
India Growth Forecast Cut to 5.9% in 2026
India Growth Forecast Cut to 5.9% in 2026: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reduce the India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 5.9% and it was down from earlier estimates of 7%. This revision comes after rising oil prices, global supply disruptions and Indian rupee fall pressure. The ongoing West Asia conflict and uncertainty […]
Jharkhand Leader Kalpana Soren Gets International Honour
Jharkhand Leader Kalpana Soren Gets International Honour: Kalpana Soren MLA from Gandey (Jharkhand) was honored with the Women Empowerment Trailblazer Award at the BRICS CCI WE Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The award recognizes her efforts for promoting women-led development and grassroots empowerment. Her work in her state has helped women to become entrepreneurs and […]
Loni near Ghaziabad becomes the world’s most polluted city
Loni near Ghaziabad becomes the world’s most polluted city: Loni near Ghaziabad becomes the world’s most polluted city, surpassing Delhi with alarming PM2.5 levels. The crisis highlights rising air pollution across NCR, severe health risks, and the urgent need for strong policy action and regional cooperation.A shocking result comes out that Loni which is located […]
