News: The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) is being held at Visakhapatnam. About SIMBEX-2026 It is a Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise. Location: It is being held from 21 to 26 Oct 2026 at Visakhapatnam. Hosted by: It is being hosted by India. Edition: This is the 33rd edition of the exercise… Continue reading SIMBEX-2026
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International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
News: India will host the 61st CIML Meeting for the first time, organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). About International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) is an intergovernmental organisation to promote the global harmonisation of legal metrology procedures. Establish… Continue reading International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
News: The 5th edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. About Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 is a India-Australia Joint Military Exercise. Location: It is being held from 19 October to 01 November 2026 in Kerala. Hosted by: It is being hosted by India… Continue reading Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
News: Central Government has approved India’s accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). About Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a regional framework for managing fisheries resources in its area of jurisdiction in the high seas. It is one of two major Regional Fisheries Management Organisations… Continue reading Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
News: The Chairperson of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 (2nd circular) of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). About SPARK 5.0 The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) 5.0 for 2026-27 is the… Continue reading SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
Renaming of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for Continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. About National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on 15th August, 1995. Nature of Scheme: It is a… Continue reading Renaming of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Soybean Cultivation in India
News: On the occasion of Soybean Harvest Day, the yield potential of the improved soybean Varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270 was assessed. About Soybean Cultivation in India Soybean (Glycine max) is a significant legume in the pea family (Fabaceae). It is known for its nitrogenfixing ability through symbiosis with soil bacteria Soybean is a… Continue reading Soybean Cultivation in India
Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP) and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS)
News: During the 21st Meeting of Maritime State Development Council, Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP), and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS), credit risk insurance products have been launched to support India’s shipbuilding industry. About Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP) and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS) Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy… Continue reading Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP) and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS)
Samarthak Vessel
News: The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak Vessel, the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into its fleet, at Naval Base Karwarat Naval Base Karwar. About Samarthak Vessel The Samarthak vessel is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into Indian Navy. Developed by: It has been built by Larsen & Toubro under… Continue reading Samarthak Vessel
EXERCISE INDRA-2026
News: Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia to participate in Exercise INDRA 2026. About EXERCISE INDRA-2026 Exercise INDRA-2026 is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN). Aim: It aimed at enhancing mutual understanding, operational coordination and interoperability between the two navies. First edition: The first edition of… Continue reading EXERCISE INDRA-2026
