News: The National Highways Authority of India released the first Annual Report on the National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26. About National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26 It is a scientific and quantitative index that measures the proportion of green cover along the Way of National Highways. Released by: The report has been… Continue reading National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
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Anavaran Portal
News: The Forest Survey of India recently stopped issuing deforestation alerts through the Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System, and the portal’s data have not been updated since November 2025. About Anavaran Portal Anavaran Portal is a deforestation alert system that uses satellite data and machine learning to monitor forest cover loss and send alerts to states. Developed… Continue reading Anavaran Portal
Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026
News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions 2026 to revise prudential norms for dividend declaration by commercial banks. About Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions 2026 Come into effect: The new directions… Continue reading Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026
Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
News: The Government has announced the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. About Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme About: Biopharma SHAKTI is a scheme to strengthen the domestic biopharmaceutical sector and enhance global competitiveness in biologics and biosimilars. Aim: It aims to promote domestic development and manufacturing of high-value biopharmaceuticals,… Continue reading Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
News: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated the Indian cricket team after it won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. About T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament played in the Twenty20 International format. Organized by: The tournament is organised by the International… Continue reading T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
News: India’s External Affairs Ministry discussed connectivity and infrastructure cooperation with Croatia’s envoy for the Three Seas Initiative during Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. About Three Seas Initiative (3SI) The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) is regional political and economic cooperation platform connecting 13 European Union countries located between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas.… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
Exercise Cold Response
News: NATO began its biennial Arctic military exercise Cold Response on March 9 amid tensions related to U.S. President Trump’s push to take over Greenland. About Exercise Cold Response Exercise Cold Response is a large-scale biennial NATO military exercise conducted in the European Arctic to test the alliance’s defence capability in extreme Arctic conditions. Organized… Continue reading Exercise Cold Response
Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”
News: Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). About Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” Exercise LAMITIYE is a joint military training exercise between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces Meaning: ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language. First Edition: It was first conducted in Seychelles in… Continue reading Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”
Key Facts About Malawi
News: India has dispatched a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect. Key Facts About Malawi Location: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It is located in the Great Rift Valley along the western shore of Lake Malawi, which is the southernmost… Continue reading Key Facts About Malawi
White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
News: Human Rights Watch accused Israel of “unlawfully” using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town. About White Phosphorus as Military Warhead White phosphorus is a chemical substance that ignites when it comes in contact with oxygen and burns at extremely high temperatures. Properties: Colour and odour: It is a white to… Continue reading White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
