News: India’s creative industry found mention in Union Finance Budget speech, as she announced plans to boost the country’s ‘orange economy’. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is the knowledge-based economic activities upon which the ‘creative industries’ are based. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product… Continue reading Orange Economy
Author: Sumit Garg
Arab League
News: External Affairs Minister (EAM) met Secretary General of the League of Arab States to discuss strengthening cooperation between India and the Arab League across a wide range of sectors. About Arab League Aspects Description About The Arab League is also known as the League of Arab States (LAS). It is a regional organization comprising Arab states… Continue reading Arab League
PAIMANA Portal
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has operationalized the PAIMANA portal to monitor central sector infrastructure projects and replace OCMS-2006. About PAIMANA Portal PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) is a web-based portal created for mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above. Operationalized by: The… Continue reading PAIMANA Portal
Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
News: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment while hearing a case on nationwide implementation of the Centre’s menstrual hygiene policy for school-going girls. About Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right The Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene and access to related products is part of the right to life under Article… Continue reading Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025-26
News: The World Nuclear Association released the World Nuclear Outlook Report highlighting the possibility of global nuclear power capacity reaching 1,446 GWe by 2050. About World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025-26 It assesses future global nuclear power capacity based on existing reactors, planned projects, and government targets. Published by: It is published by World Nuclear Association.… Continue reading World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025-26
Hoverflies
News: Concern is growing over declining pollinator populations worldwide, bringing attention to the ecological importance of non-bee pollinators such as hoverflies. About Hoverflies Hoverflies are a diverse group and not a single insect type. They belong to the Syrphidae family of Diptera, which includes more than 6,000 species across 377 genera worldwide. Different hoverfly species… Continue reading Hoverflies
Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
News: The Government of India approved the Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder under PMMSY with full central financial assistance. About Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder It is a modern harbour project planned to improve fisheries infrastructure using technology and sustainable practices. Location: It is located at Mayabunder in the Andaman and… Continue reading Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
Gita Mittal Committee
News: The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the all-women Gita Mittal Committee monitoring rehabilitation work in violence-affected Manipur by six months. About Gita Mittal Committee The Gita Mittal Committee is an all-women committee of three former High Court judges formed to support rehabilitation in Manipur. Appointed by: The committee was appointed by the Supreme… Continue reading Gita Mittal Committee
HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26
HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26 STATE OF THE ECONOMY The global environment remains fragile, with growth holding up better than expected but risks elevated amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities. The impact of these shocks may still surface with a lag. Against this backdrop, India’s performance stands out. The First Advance Estimates place FY26… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26
Rojava Region
News: Renewed fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces threatens the autonomy of the Rojava region in northeastern Syria. About Rojava Region Rojava region (meaning “West” in Kurdish) refers to a de facto Kurdish autonomous region in northern and northeastern Syria. The region lies along the Euphrates basin and includes major… Continue reading Rojava Region
