Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT): The Government of India has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to ensure cooperation in the investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) are bilateral or multilateral agreements that enable countries to cooperate in criminal matters such […]
Tag: 4th Oct 2025
Food Grain Storage In India
Food Grain Storage In India: India has achieved a record foodgrain production of 353.96 million tonnes for 2024-25, as per the Third Advance Estimates. To preserve this surplus, modern storage infrastructure is crucial to minimize post-harvest losses, ensure safe storage, and stabilize prices. The foodgrain storage system in India is a network of facilities and […]
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme: India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has drawn USD 13 billion investment proposals, nearly double its target. With 60% participation from MSMEs, the scheme is set to boost domestic production, reduce import dependence, and create 1.41 lakh direct jobs, strengthening India’s push to become a global electronics hub.The ECMS, launched in […]
Typhoon Bualoi
Typhoon Bualoi: The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and subsequent floods has risen to 36, with over 210,000 houses damaged and agricultural losses worth $435 million.It is a tropical cyclone (Category 2-equivalent at peak) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, locally called Typhoon Opong in the Philippines. It was the 20th named storm and […]
Swiss glaciers lost 3% of their total ice mass in 2024–25
Swiss glaciers lost 3% of their total ice mass in 2024–25: Swiss glaciers lost 3% of their total ice mass in 2024–25, marking the fourth-largest reduction on record, according to GLAMOS.About 1,400 glaciers in the Alps, but one-quarter of volume lost since 201. The largest glacier in Switzerland is the Aletsch Glacier (also known as […]
SARAL Tool
SARAL Tool: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the SARAL tool to simplify scientific research papers. It uses AI to generate layperson summaries and make research more accessible to society. SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) is an AI-based tool that converts complex research papers into easy-to-understand summaries. Launched by: Developed by […]
India’s First Dugong Conservation Reserve
India’s First Dugong Conservation Reserve: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) officially recognized India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve, located in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, during the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress. This recognition marks a crucial step in safeguarding one of India’s most endangered marine mammals the dugong. Established in September 2022 by […]
India has been re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council
India has been re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council: India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The re-election, announced during the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada, reaffirms India’s status as one of the largest contributors […]
Mann Ki Baat Completes 11 Years
Mann Ki Baat Completes 11 Years: On 3 October 2025, Mann Ki Baat, the monthly radio address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, completed 11 years since its first broadcast. The inaugural episode aired on 3 October 2014, coinciding with Vijayadashami. Over these years, the programme has evolved into more than a broadcast it has become […]
Centre raises MSP for all mandated Rabi crops in 2026‑27 season
Centre raises MSP for all mandated Rabi crops in 2026‑27 season: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant Minimum Support Price (MSP) hike for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026‑27 marketing season. This decision aims to ensure better returns for farmers and promote crop diversification. Alongside this, a […]
