News: Recently ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative was launched by NITI Aayog. About ‘We Rise’ Initiative Launched by: NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in collaboration with DP World. The initiative operates under WEP’s “Award to Reward (ATR)” programme. The Award to Reward (ATR) initiative was launched in 2023. It… Continue reading ‘We Rise’ Initiative
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Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs)
News: For centuries, sky-gazers have reported seeing peculiar, short-lived events on the moon’s surface known as transient lunar phenomena (TLPs). About Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs) Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs) are short-lived, unusual visual events observed on the moon’s surface, such as flashes, glows, or colour changes. TLPs include brightening, reddish or violet blotches and foggy spots. These events can… Continue reading Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs)
The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
News: India’s Ministry of Ayush delegation participated in the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, where Prof. R.N. Acharya presented India’s Arctic Policy and Ayush relevance. About The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It focuses on the future of the Arctic and our planet. The… Continue reading The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
News: UNEP’s State of Finance for Forests 2025 sets a new 2023 finance baseline and urges a rapid scaling of funds to meet 2030 and 2050 targets. About State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025 It presents a global overview of 2023 public and private finance for forests, quantifies investment needs to 2030 and 2050,… Continue reading State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
Key Fact about Sri Lanka
News: NITI Aayog hosted the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Nireka Amarasuriya, in New Delhi. Key Fact about Sri Lanka Location: Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Palk Strait. Capital cities: Colombo and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Major ethnic groups:… Continue reading Key Fact about Sri Lanka
Motion 042
News: Recently, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has adopted Motion 042, becoming the first multilateral organisation to directly recognise fossil fuel production as a threat to nature. About Motion 042 Adopted by: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on October 16 The motion was passed during the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Tabled by:… Continue reading Motion 042
Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)
News: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to foster innovation and collaboration in the digital identity domain. About Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) About It is designed to advance India’s digital identity ecosystem through collaboration with startups, academia,… Continue reading Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)
Commonwealth Games (CWG)
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)
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
