News: The President of India received the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Key Facts About Vietnam Location: Vietnam is located on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia along the eastern coast of the Indo-Chinese Peninsula. Boundaries: It has land borders with three countries – China to the north, and… Continue reading Key Facts About Vietnam
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India-EU Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy
News: India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched a ₹169 crore initiative to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and promote a circular economy, marking a significant step in their growing partnership on clean and green technologies. About India-EU Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy The Initiative has been launched… Continue reading India-EU Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Circular Economy
Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
News: A new study found microplastics with heavy metals in sediments at all 20 sampled sites within and around Bhitarkanika sanctuary. About Bhitarkanika National Park Location: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. Surrounded by: The park is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, while Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary lie… Continue reading Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India. About Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India The government has recently approved the Supreme Court (Number… Continue reading Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0
News: The Union Cabinet approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 to support businesses facing liquidity stress due to the West Asia crisis. About Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 provides government-backed additional credit support to eligible businesses facing temporary liquidity stress. Commencement of the Scheme: The Emergency Credit… Continue reading Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0
Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
News: The Department of Financial Services approved Viability Plan 2.0 to strengthen financial stability and improve operational efficiency in Regional Rural Banks. About Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Viability Plan 2.0: It is a revised three-year framework to improve financial sustainability and long-term competitiveness of RRBs. Implementing Ministry: Department of Financial Services (DFS)… Continue reading Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Mission for Cotton Productivity
News: Cabinet approves “Mission for Cotton Productivity” for Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31. About Mission for Cotton Productivity Mission for Cotton Productivity is an initiative to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. It aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to… Continue reading Mission for Cotton Productivity
Fugitive Economic Offenders
News: The Enforcement Directorate reported declaring 21 individuals as fugitive economic offenders and initiating proceedings against 54 persons under the law. About Fugitive Economic Offenders A fugitive economic offender is a person against whom a warrant for a scheduled offence of ₹100 crore or more is issued and who avoids returning to India. Legality: The… Continue reading Fugitive Economic Offenders
Girmitiyas
News: India’s External Affairs Minister is visiting Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting their special connection through Girmitiya communities. About Girmitiyas Girmitiyas were Indian indentured labourers who migrated to British colonies in the mid to late nineteenth century for work. Timeline: Girmitiyas migrated mainly after the British Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which created labour… Continue reading Girmitiyas
