News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under pan-India Operation Weed Out, seized 108.67 kg hydroponic weed in 20 days. About Operation Weed Out An ongoing pan-India anti-drug enforcement drive targeting hydroponic weed smuggling, based on specific intelligence inputs. Conducted by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).It is India’s primary anti-smuggling and economic intelligence agency operating under… Continue reading Operation Weed Out
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Carlsberg Ridge
News: India signed an exploration contract with the Jamaica-based ISA in Delhi on September 15, 2025, the first licence to explore polymetallic sulphur nodules in the Carlsberg Ridge. About Carlsberg Ridge It is a mid-oceanic ridge (a divergent plate boundary) in the Indian Ocean, specifically in the Arabian Sea and the northwest Indian Ocean. The… Continue reading Carlsberg Ridge
Chhath Mahaparva
News: The Ministry of Culture met diplomats from the UAE, Suriname, and the Netherlands at IGNCA to seek support for Chhath Mahaparva’s nomination to UNESCO’s ICH Representative List. About Chhath Mahaparva Chhath Mahaparva is dedicated to the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi Maiya. It is known for simplicity, devotion, and self-discipline, and upholds ecological and… Continue reading Chhath Mahaparva
Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025
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
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)
