Heron Mk II: To enhance their unmanned capabilities in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces have signed up for more satellite-linked Heron Mk II UAVs under emergency procurement. It is a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It offers an endurance of 45 […]
Tag: 2nd Dec 2025
Sanchar Saathi
Sanchar Saathi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made it mandatory for all newly manufactured or imported mobile phones in India to come with the Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed. It is a security and awareness platform developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). It is available both as an app and a web portal. Purpose […]
Bioremediation
Bioremediation: Bioremediation offers a cheaper, scalable, and sustainable alternative, especially in a country like India where vast stretches of land and water are affected but resources for remediation are limited. Bioremediation literally means “restoring life through biology.” It is the use of living organisms, primarily microorganisms, to degrade environmental contaminants into less toxic forms. It […]
Biological Weapons Convention
Biological Weapons Convention: The External Affairs Minister recently called for urgent reforms to strengthen global biosecurity and modernise the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), warning that biological threats are becoming harder to manage in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape. It is a legally binding international treaty that bans the use of biological and toxin weapons and […]
Masala Bonds
Masala Bonds: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) recent decision to issue notices to the Kerala Chief Minister in the KIIFB masala bond investigation marks a significant escalation in a long-running conflict between the LDF government and central agencies over the state’s financing model. They are rupee-denominated bonds issued outside India by Indian entities. The International Finance […]
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: The African country of Guinea-Bissau fell under the military rule. It is one of the smallest countries in the African continent. It borders Senegal to the north and Guina to its eastern and southern boundaries. Maritime Boundary: To the west, the country has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. It includes the Bijagos (Bissagos) […]
Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme
Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme: The Minister of State for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises informed the Rajya Sabha about the Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme. It is the sub scheme of the scheme ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP), which is a Central Sector Scheme. It will empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance […]
Exercise EKUVERIN : 14th edition
Exercise EKUVERIN: 14th edition The 14th edition of the exercise EKUVERIN is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ in Dhivehi language. It is one of the three major joint exercises between India and the Maldives. It is a bilateral military annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. It aims to […]
WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025
WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025: India secured 8th rank in its first-ever participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025, winning 1 Silver, 2 Bronze, and 3 Medallions for Excellence. A premier continental skill competition under the WorldSkills movement, promoting excellence in technical and vocational education (TVET) across Asia. It brings together youth to compete in […]
Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025
Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025: The Chief Minister of Assam introduced the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 in the Assam Legislative Assembly, aiming to criminalize polygamy across the state, with severe punishments for those violating the law. Provisions of Assam’s Anti-Polygamy Bill 2025 Criminalization of Polygamy: The Bill makes polygamy a criminal […]
