News: The 12th ADMM-Plus will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 1, 2025. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will represent India at the meeting. About ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025 Held at: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia It is the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within ASEAN. The first ADMM-Plus was… Continue reading ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025
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MAHA-MedTech Mission
News: Recently, Maha MedTech Mission was launched to strengthen India’s Medical Technology Ecosystem. About MAHA-MedTech Mission MAHA Medtech stands for Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) – Medical Technology (महा MedTech) Launched by: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation Aim:… Continue reading MAHA-MedTech Mission
Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) program to integrate artificial intelligence competencies into India’s educational framework. About Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program Introduced: It was introduced in July 2025 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Aim: To ignite curiosity and… Continue reading Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program
Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025. About Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025 Participants: Indian Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) First Edition: 2012 Indian Naval Representation: INS Sahyadri – an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth… Continue reading Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX) – 2025
‘We Rise’ Initiative
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
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
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
