In a rapidly digitizing India, educational reforms must not only enhance access but also ensure seamless academic mobility, transparency, and accountability. The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID) — part of the “One Nation, One Student ID” initiative — aims to revolutionize the way student data is stored, accessed, and utilized across the learner’s… Continue reading APAAR ID- Explained Pointwise
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Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS)
News- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited to procure the tracked version of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS), an anti-tank weapon platform. Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS). About Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS) It is an advanced anti-tank weapon system designed as a mobile platform to launch Nag… Continue reading Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS)
Exercise Prachand Prahaar
News– The Indian Armed Forces recently conducted a multi-domain exercise, Prachand Prahar, in Arunachal Pradesh. Exercise Prachand Prahaar. About Exercise Prachand Prahaar It is a tri-service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, conducted in the high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh under the Eastern Army Command. Continuation of Previous Exercise: It follows Exercise Poorvi Prahar (Nov 2024), conducted… Continue reading Exercise Prachand Prahaar
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
News– In a first-of-its-kind initiative. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary hosted the ‘indian Bison Fest’ to spread the word about its conservation needs and ecological significance. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Location-It is located in the Bargarh district of Odisha, near the Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River. Historical Significance– This sanctuary holds historical significance… Continue reading Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Mount Kenya
News– Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, is experiencing rapid glacier loss due to climate change. Mount Kenya About Mount Kenya Location: Central Kenya, just south of the Equator. Elevation: 5,199 meters (17,058 feet) at its highest peak, Batian. Peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m) Geology: An extinct stratovolcano that has… Continue reading Mount Kenya
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 29 March 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 29 March 2025
India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)- Explained Pointwise
India, with a coastline of over 7,517 km and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 2.2 million sq. km, holds immense potential beneath its oceanic expanse. Recognizing the untapped potential, the Government of India launched the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) in June 2021, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), with a total outlay of… Continue reading India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)- Explained Pointwise
GAIA Mission
News- The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially decommissioned its Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA) mission after more than a decade of operation. GAIA Mission. About GAIA Mission It aimed to create the largest and most precise 3D map of the Milky Way by surveying about 1% of its 100 billion stars. It was… Continue reading GAIA Mission
Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
News- India recently conducted a successful flight test of the Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from a defense test facility off the Odisha coast. Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile. About Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile It is an indigenously developed weapon system by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This quick-reaction missile is… Continue reading Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India BioEconomy Report 2025
News-The India BioEconomy Report 2025 has estimated India’s bioeconomy to be valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% of the country’s GDP. India BioEconomy Report 2025. About India BioEconomy Report It is an annual publication by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC that tracks the growth and performance of India’s bioeconomy The bioeconomy… Continue reading India BioEconomy Report 2025
