News: Ahmedabad has been recommended as host for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, with formal approval expected at the Glasgow General Assembly in November 2025. About Commonwealth Games (CWG) The Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class, multi-sports event which is held once every four years. It is often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’.… Continue reading Commonwealth Games (CWG)
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Prussian Blue Capsules
News: India delivered Prussian Blue capsules to Indonesia after authorities detected Cesium-137 contamination in exports and facilities, following a request from Indonesia’s Health Ministry. About Prussian Blue Capsules Prussian (or potassium ferric hexacyanoferrate) blue is a pill that may be used in a radiation emergency to help remove radioactive cesium (Cs) and thallium (Tl) from… Continue reading Prussian Blue Capsules
State Mining Readiness Index
News: The Ministry of Mines released the State Mining Readiness Index and State rankings, fulfilling a Union Budget 2025–26 announcement to promote State-level mining reforms. About State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) The State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) is a benchmarking tool that evaluates States’ readiness and efficiency in facilitating non-coal mineral mining reforms. Released by:… Continue reading State Mining Readiness Index
Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
News: On 15 October 2025 at Hampi, Karnataka, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme. About Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) It provides 12-month internships in India’s top 500 companies to bridge academic learning and real-world experience and enhance youth employability. Nodal Ministry: It is implemented by the Ministry… Continue reading Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025
News: BEE invited applications for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards 2025; awards to be presented on 14 December 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 It is a prestigious national platform that recognizes excellence, innovation, and leadership in energy efficiency and conservation. It was instituted in 1991 by… Continue reading National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025
Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025
News: The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian maritime exercise ‘Samudra Shakti – 2025’ at Visakhapatnam from 14–17 October 2025. About Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025 It is a Bilateral Joint Maritime Exercise between Indo-Indonesia. It is the fifth edition of the Exercise in 2025. Aim: It aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen… Continue reading Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025
Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
News: The 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment warns 2024 losses keep the world far off halting deforestation and restoring ecosystems by 2030. About Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment is an annual, researched and peer-reviewed progress assessment on global forests, covering deforestation, degradation, restoration, biodiversity, finance, rights, and governance. Published by: Forest Declaration Assessment (coordinated… Continue reading Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
Twinning Rate
News: New analyses on twinning rates and twin mortality, including projections for India and a call to establish a twin registry, have refreshed policy attention. About Twinning Rate The twinning rate is the number of twin births per 1,000 deliveries. Indicator of: It indicates how common twin pregnancies are and helps public health systems plan… Continue reading Twinning Rate
Madagascar
News: In Madagascar, after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina, army seized control. About Madagascar It is the world’s fourth-largest island and the second-largest island country. Capital: Its capital is Antananarivo. Location: It lies about 250 miles east of Mozambique in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Boundaries: It is bordered by the Indian Ocean, with the west… Continue reading Madagascar
Crew Escape System (CES) of Gaganyaan
News: In October 2023, ISRO tested the Crew Escape System, which is crucial for astronaut safety in the Gaganyaan mission. About Crew Escape System (CES) of Gaganyaan The CES is an emergency escape measure designed to quickly pull the crew module along with the astronauts to a safe distance from the launch vehicle in the… Continue reading Crew Escape System (CES) of Gaganyaan
