News: External Affairs Minister hosted a FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. About Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) About FIPIC The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multilateral platform and a strategic initiative by India. Established Established in 2014 during Prime… Continue reading Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
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Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore package to revitalise shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure, extending SBFAS and launching complementary funds and schemes for capacity, finance, and technology. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) About SBFAS The SBFAS is part of the comprehensive package to strengthen India’s maritime ecosystem. It provides direct financial assistance to… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
Almatti Dam
News: Telangana leaders oppose Karnataka’s reported plan to raise Almatti Dam height from 519 m to 524 m, warning acute water shortages for Telangana’s farmers. About Almatti Dam The dam is a hydroelectric and irrigation facility on the Krishna river. Location and river: It is located in Vijayapura (Bijapur) district, North Karnataka. It is also known… Continue reading Almatti Dam
Production Gap Report 2025
News: The Production Gap Report 2025, released by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), warns that Paris agreement temperature goals are slipping further out of reach. About Production Gap Report 2025 It tracks the misalignment between governments’ planned fossil fuel production and global production levels consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C or 2° C. Published… Continue reading Production Gap Report 2025
INS Androth
News: Indian Navy’s second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Androth will be commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. About INS Androth It is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned for the Indian Navy. It is the second of sixteen anti-submarine warfare-shallow watercraft (ASW-SWC) programme. Naming: It is named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, reflecting… Continue reading INS Androth
Gulf of Finland
News: Estonia reported three Russian MiG-31s violated its airspace over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes. About Gulf of Finland Location: It is the easternmost extension of the Baltic Sea located in Northern Europe. Boundaries: It is bordered by Finland in the north, Russia in the east and Estonia in the south. Extension: The… Continue reading Gulf of Finland
Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya
News: ICGS Adamya, the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha, on September 19, 2025. About Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya It is a Fast Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard for surveillance of maritime zones and other duties as per the ICG charter to safeguard India’s maritime… Continue reading Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
News: India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union during the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. About Universal Postal Union (UPU) It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating international postal policies and ensuring a… Continue reading Universal Postal Union (UPU)
SLAPP Suits
News: The Supreme Court, in a May 2024 judgment, cautioned against courts granting ‘SLAPP’ suits, or Strategic Litigation against Public Participation. About SLAPP Suits SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. SLAPP suits are legal actions—often for defamation, libel, or similar claims—that are initiated not to win damages, but mainly to burden, intimidate, or silence critics… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
India-AI Impact Summit 2026
News: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, unveiled the logo and key initiatives for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit will be held on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About India-AI Impact Summit 2026 It will be hosted in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam on February 19-20,… Continue reading India-AI Impact Summit 2026
