News: Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has updated the base year for calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for agricultural and rural labourers to 2019. About Consumer Price Index (CPI) for AL/RL The Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Consumer Price Index for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) are vital economic indicators published monthly… Continue reading Consumer Price Index (CPI) for AL/RL
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‘Pact for Future’
News: India has reiterated its firm support for the Pact for the Future and its key annexes- the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations- during the third informal dialogue to review the agreement. About ‘Pact for Future’ It is a landmark outcome document adopted at the United Nations Summit of the Future… Continue reading ‘Pact for Future’
Exercise Prachand Shakti
News: The Ram Division of the India Army conducted a high-impact demonstration titled ‘Prachand Shakti’ at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area, in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut. Exercise Prachand Shakti About Exercise Prachand Shakti The exercise highlighted the changing dynamics of warfare, where Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), AI-enabled systems, loitering munitions, and autonomous platforms are playing… Continue reading Exercise Prachand Shakti
Bitra Island
News: The Lakshadweep administration is exploring the possibility of acquiring Bitra, one of the inhabited islands in the archipelago, for defense-related purposes. About Bitra Island Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago It has a length of 0.57km and a width of 0.28km at the broadest point. It is uniquely located on… Continue reading Bitra Island
Inter-State River Water Disputes Resolution in India
News: The Union government will form a high-level expert committee to address inter-state water issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Krishna and Godavari rivers. About Inter-State River Water Disputes Resolution in India Constitutional and legal framework Article 262 of the Constitution: It empowers Parliament to legislate for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters… Continue reading Inter-State River Water Disputes Resolution in India
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
News: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian on Thursday inaugurated the PM-VIKAS Skill Development and Women Entrepreneurship Programme at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam. About Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) It is a flagship ccheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs which converges five erstwhile schemes – Seekho… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
Global Wetland Outlook, 2025
News: The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 warns that wetlands are vanishing faster than any other natural system. About Global Wetland Outlook It is the flagship report of the Convention on Wetlands (famously known as Ramsar Convention), developed by its Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP). The first edition of the Global Wetland Outlook was published… Continue reading Global Wetland Outlook, 2025
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards
News: The Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards was hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). About Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards A total of 43 national awards were announced, recognizing excellence in urban cleanliness and sanitation across India. Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai were felicitated for entering the premier Super Swachh League. Ahmedabad, Bhopal,… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards
Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT)
News: At least eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three people, thanks to a groundbreaking fertility technique designed to stop the passing on of inherited genetic diseases. About Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT) It is a form of IVF that replaces faulty mitochondrial DNA in the patient’s eggs with healthy mitochondrial… Continue reading Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT)
Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat
News: Gujarat has become the first Indian State to launch a genome sequencing initiative focused exclusively on tribal communities. About Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat It is an initiative to sequence the genomes of 2,000 individuals across 17 tribal districts of Gujarat, aiming to identify and manage inherited disorders. Gujarat will become the first… Continue reading Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat
