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
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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)
Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025–2028 term. About India elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the UN-GGIM-AP India’s Representative: Surveyor General of India represented India and was elected to the Co-Chair… Continue reading Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Project Seabird of Indian Navy
News: Under the Project Seabird of the Indian Navy, new residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of the Indian Navy has been inaugurated by Chief of the Naval Staff. About Project Seabird of Indian Navy Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. Location: Karwar, Karnataka, on the western coast… Continue reading Project Seabird of Indian Navy
Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
News: Minister of Civil Aviation inaugurated Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme to promote ease of flying in the country. About Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme Initiative by: Alliance Air, an Indian government-owned regional carrier. Alliance Air connects Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to the national aviation network. Aim: To give passengers… Continue reading Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
News: Recently, the Union Power Minister attended the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM), which was held in South Africa. G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting It is a major annual meeting under the G20 framework that brings together energy ministers and leaders from the world’s largest economies to accelerate the global transition toward clean, secure, and… Continue reading G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
Sugamya Bharat App
News: Recently, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) launched the revamped ‘Sugamya Bharat App’ at the Purple Fest in Goa. The revamped version builds upon the original app launched under the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan). About Sugamya Bharat App It is a means for sensitising and enhancing accessibility in the built environment,… Continue reading Sugamya Bharat App
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025
News: Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 has been scheduled to be conducted from 13th to 26th October 2025. About Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 It is the annual joint military exercise between India- Australia. Started in: 2022 Host for 2025 edition: Perth, Australia The Indian Army contingent is being led by a Battalion of Gorkha Rifles along with troops from… Continue reading Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025
Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
Source: The post “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” has been created, based on “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” published in “PIB” on 11 October 2025. Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: India’s cyberspace has expanded rapidly with over 86% of households now connected to the… Continue reading Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
News: Recently, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2025, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched several new initiatives for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App. About Tele MANAS Programme Launched in: 2022 The programme was introduced as a toll-free helpline (14416) available nationwide, offering… Continue reading National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
