News: PM Narendra Modi reviewed security and operational preparedness at the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on 15 September 2025. About Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 The CCC is a biennial apex-level forum of the Armed Forces that brings top civil and military leadership together to shape future preparedness. Theme of 2025 Central theme: “Year… Continue reading Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
News: India will host the 89th IEC General Meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 15–19 September 2025. About International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) It is a global standard-setting organization that prepares and publishes international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies to ensure safety, efficiency, and interoperability. Establishment: Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Geneva,… Continue reading International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25)
News: India is participating in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25), commencing on 15 September 2025, under Eastern Fleet command. About Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25) XPR 25 is a biennial submarine rescue exercise It is hosted by Singapore with 40+ nations as participants or observers. The exercise will mainly be conducted in two… Continue reading Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25)
Pink Tax
News: Rising awareness highlights Pink Tax in India, where women often pay more for similar products and services like razors, shampoos, and haircuts, silently eroding household savings and demanding fair pricing. About Pink Tax Pink Tax is not a government levy but a gender-based pricing phenomenon where women’s products or services cost more than men’s… Continue reading Pink Tax
Defence Procurement Manual 2025
News: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 to streamline defence revenue procurement, boost Aatmanirbharta, and enhance preparedness through simplified, transparent processes ensuring timely availability of resources. About Defence Procurement Manual 2025 The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 replaces the 2009 version to align with modern warfare and public procurement norms.… Continue reading Defence Procurement Manual 2025
Romania
News : The European Union has termed the entry of a Russian drone into Romanian airspace “unacceptable,” calling it a “reckless escalation”. About Romania Location: Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe; Capital: Bucharest. Borders: It is bordered by Ukraine (north), Moldova (northeast), the Black Sea (southeast), Bulgaria (south), Serbia (southwest), and Hungary (west). Climate: Temperate… Continue reading Romania
Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes)
News : Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes) beside the Visakhapatnam– in Andhra Pradesh were added to the Tentative List of UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites. About Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes) Location: It is also called the Red Sand Hills, it is located on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam along the Bay of Bengal coast. Origin:… Continue reading Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes)
Kaveri / Cauvery River
News : Karnataka Chief Minister said there will be no disputes with Tamil Nadu over sharing Cauvery water this year. About Kaveri/Cauvery River It is also called the “Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga,” flows southeast through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Origin: The river originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats, Kodagu (Coorg) district,… Continue reading Kaveri / Cauvery River
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
News: The Union Environment Ministry approved capturing eight tigers from Tadoba–Andhari and Pench for translocation to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, to revive the big cat population in the northern Western Ghats. About Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Location: The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of Western Ghats in Maharashtra along the common boundary… Continue reading Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
SWAGAT-FI
News: SEBI announced a proposal to introduce the Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI) framework for FPIs and FVCI (Foreign venture Capital Investor). About SWAGAT-FI SWAGAT-FI is a single-window, unified access mechanism for select low-risk foreign investors. Full form: Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors Aim:… Continue reading SWAGAT-FI
