News: As of October 1, 2025, China will launch the K visa program which is designed to attract young professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from around the world. About K Visa About The K visa is a new visa category introduced by China to attract young professionals in science… Continue reading K visa
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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
News: The Coffee Board is holding ‘extensive’ awareness and capacity-building programmes to increase the number of growers registering on its mobile application for EUDR compliance. About EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) About The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a regulation aimed at reducing global deforestation and forest degradation. Objectives To ensure that the listed products consumed,… Continue reading EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025
News: Recently, MoSPI released the 8th issue of “Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025” during the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) in Chandigarh. About Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) adopted the UN System of Environmental Economic Accounts (SEEA) Framework in 2018 for compiling… Continue reading Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025
GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
News: The launch of GSTAT and the GSTAT e-Courts Portal marks a major step in strengthening India’s indirect tax dispute-resolution system. About GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) About GSTAT It is the specialized second-appeal forum for GST disputes, providing a common Centre-State platform. It ensures uniform, quicker dispute resolution. Legal backing It is a statutory appellate… Continue reading GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
News: External Affairs Minister hosted a FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. About Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) About FIPIC The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multilateral platform and a strategic initiative by India. Established Established in 2014 during Prime… Continue reading Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore package to revitalise shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure, extending SBFAS and launching complementary funds and schemes for capacity, finance, and technology. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) About SBFAS The SBFAS is part of the comprehensive package to strengthen India’s maritime ecosystem. It provides direct financial assistance to… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
DRAVYA Portal
News: The Dravya Portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances) is launched by the Ministry of AYUSH to catalogue comprehensive data on Ayurvedic medicinal substances and products. About DRAVYA Portal It is the largest collection of data on Ayurvedic Ingredients and Products made easily available to everyone. It is an ever growing, ever… Continue reading DRAVYA Portal
SAHAJ Programme
News: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched 2 flagship initiatives under SAHAJ Program to advance senior citizens’ well-being. About SAHAJ Programme SAHAJ is an initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE). It aims to make ageing more dignified, inclusive, and to make elders seen as contributors, not just beneficiaries. It… Continue reading SAHAJ Programme
Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission (TN-SHORE)
News: The Tamil Nadu Government has launched the Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE) initiative, also known as the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission, with a total investment of ₹1,675 crore over the next five years. About Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission (TN-SHORE) The Tamil Nadu Government has signed MoUs with… Continue reading Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission (TN-SHORE)
Barren Island
News: Recently, active volcano on Barren Island has erupted not once, but twice within a week. About Barren Island Location: It is located in the Andaman Sea, approximately 138 kilometres northeast of Sri Vijaya Puram. Status: It is uninhabited island characterized by rugged volcanic cones, ash deposits, and sparse vegetation. It is India’s only active volcano… Continue reading Barren Island
