News: Recently, the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25 was released by Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025 The SAIEE 2021–25 is India’s latest national census for Asian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus). It provides a new population baseline due to a shift in methodology from earlier estimation techniques. Conducted by: Union Ministry of… Continue reading All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
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Project Seabird of Indian Navy
News: Under the Project Seabird of the Indian Navy, new residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of the Indian Navy has been inaugurated by Chief of the Naval Staff. About Project Seabird of Indian Navy Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. Location: Karwar, Karnataka, on the western coast… Continue reading Project Seabird of Indian Navy
Exercise IN-RoKN
News: India and South Korea have conducted their first-ever bilateral naval exercise “Exercise IN-RoKN”, marking a significant milestone in their growing maritime cooperation. About Exercise IN-RoKN It is the first-ever bilateral naval exercise between India and South Korea. It is being conducted in Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea. Contingemts involved: The exercise involves the Indian… Continue reading Exercise IN-RoKN
Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
News: Minister of Civil Aviation inaugurated Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme to promote ease of flying in the country. About Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme Initiative by: Alliance Air, an Indian government-owned regional carrier. Alliance Air connects Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to the national aviation network. Aim: To give passengers… Continue reading Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report
News: Recently, India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report was published by the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs. About India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report The Vital Statistics of India based on Civil Registration System (CRS) 2023 provides a nationwide picture of the country’s birth and death… Continue reading India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report
Kenton R. Miller Award
News: Sonali Ghosh, the Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in national parks and protected area sustainability. About Kenton R. Miller Award Instituted by: World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), which operates under the International Union for Conservation of… Continue reading Kenton R. Miller Award
G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
News: Recently, the Union Power Minister attended the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM), which was held in South Africa. G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting It is a major annual meeting under the G20 framework that brings together energy ministers and leaders from the world’s largest economies to accelerate the global transition toward clean, secure, and… Continue reading G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
Sugamya Bharat App
News: Recently, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) launched the revamped ‘Sugamya Bharat App’ at the Purple Fest in Goa. The revamped version builds upon the original app launched under the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan). About Sugamya Bharat App It is a means for sensitising and enhancing accessibility in the built environment,… Continue reading Sugamya Bharat App
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025
News: Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 has been scheduled to be conducted from 13th to 26th October 2025. About Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 It is the annual joint military exercise between India- Australia. Started in: 2022 Host for 2025 edition: Perth, Australia The Indian Army contingent is being led by a Battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops from… Continue reading Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025
National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
News: Recently, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2025, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched several new initiatives for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App. About Tele MANAS Programme Launched in: 2022 The programme was introduced as a toll-free helpline (14416) available nationwide, offering… Continue reading National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
