News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
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Karun River
News: Iran is widely discussed in news, and the Karun River gained attention because bull shark attacks have occurred in its waters near Ahvaz. About Karun River The Karun River is the river with the highest water flow in Iran and it is the country’s only navigable river. Origin: The river originates in the Zard… Continue reading Karun River
Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
News: Lok Sabha approved the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025–26, including allocation for an Economic Stabilisation Fund to address global economic shocks. About Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) The Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) is a proposed fiscal mechanism to provide financial space for responding to global economic disruptions. Proposed by: Finance Ministry.… Continue reading Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
Joha Rice
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy on 12 March 2026. About Joha Rice Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft texture, and traditional cultivation practices. Origin: It originates from Assam in… Continue reading Joha Rice
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
News: The war in West Asia is throwing light on the risks faced by commercial sailors, especially Indians, in spite of being covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006. About Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization convention. It was established in 2006. It came into… Continue reading Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
Litani River
News: Israel expanded its strikes in Lebanon, targeting multiple areas including a bridge over Litani river that had been used by Hezbollah. About Litani River Location: It is the longest river that flows entirely in Lebanon. It was known as Līṭa in medieval times. Course: It rises in a low divide west of Baalbek and… Continue reading Litani River
Digital Twin Initiative for Port Management
News: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first Indian port to launch the Digital Twin initiative for port management. About Digital Twin initiative for port management Digital Twin for port management creates a real-time virtual replica of the port’s infrastructure, operational assets, and maritime ecosystem. First major Indian port to launch: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority,… Continue reading Digital Twin Initiative for Port Management
Fiscal Health Index 2026
News: The second annual edition of the Fiscal Health Index 2026 was released in New Delhi by NITI Aayog officials. About Fiscal Health Index 2026 It is a data-driven framework that provides a systematic and comparable assessment of the fiscal performance of Indian states. Released By: The Index was released by NITI Aayog. Categories: The… Continue reading Fiscal Health Index 2026
PM-RAHAT Scheme
News: The Union Government launched the PM-RAHAT scheme to provide cashless hospital treatment up to Rs.1.5 lakh for road accident victims. About the PM RAHAT Scheme PM-RAHAT is a national cashless emergency treatment scheme that provides hospitalisation coverage up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for road accident victims. Launched by: The scheme was launched by the… Continue reading PM-RAHAT Scheme
National Shipping Board
News: The government held an interaction with the National Shipping Board to discuss challenges in the shipping sector and ways to strengthen maritime capacity. About National Shipping Board It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Established in: It was established in 1959 under Section 4 of the… Continue reading National Shipping Board
