News: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal in New Delhi. About Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal Launched by: The Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal was launched by Minister of Commerce and Industry Aim: The portal aims to make trade data more transparent, accessible, and useful… Continue reading Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal
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RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms
News: The Reserve Bank of India has added seven entities/platforms/websites, including Starnet FX, CapPlace, Mirrox to its ‘Alert List’ of unauthorised Forex Trading platform. About RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains a forex alert list to warn the public about unauthorized online platforms that offer illegal… Continue reading RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
News: Under the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY has introduced ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ initiative, a free course aimed at familiarising Indians particularly the youth with AI. About YUVA AI for ALL Initiative It is free national AI course called ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ under the IndiaAI Mission. Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Aim:… Continue reading YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
Asbestos
News: Asbestos contamination has led to the closure of over 70 public schools in Australia due to the discovery of tremolite asbestos in colored sand products. About Asbestos Asbestos is a fibrous material naturally present underground in rock and soil. Physical Features: Asbestos is known for its strength and highly flexible and durable. It is… Continue reading Asbestos
ASW-SWC Mahe
News: The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of ASW-SWC Mahe before its commissioning in Mumbai. About ASW-SWC Mahe INS Mahe is the first ship of the new Mahe-class ASW-SWC series, intended for the Indian Navy. The ship is named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western coast, tying the unit to Indian… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mahe
ARKA GKT-1
News: Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductor announced the launch of ‘ARKA GKT-1’. It is billed as India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip designed for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications. About ARKA GKT-1 ARKA GKT-1 is India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip designed specifically for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications. Developed by: Azimuth AI and Cyient… Continue reading ARKA GKT-1
Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
News: U.S.A Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to combat narco-terrorism, highlighting growing military tensions in the Latin American region, especially with Venezuela. About Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR Launched by: U.S. Ministry of War (Defence) Objective: To defend the U.S.A homeland, combat narco-terrorism, and secure the Western Hemisphere from drugs, particularly those coming from… Continue reading Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
News: Amid ongoing tensions with Bangladesh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to host Khalilur Rahman, the interim Bangladeshi government’s National Security Adviser, for security discussions. About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a key regional platform aimed at enhancing security cooperation among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. Objectives: To… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
