India and China are normalizing diplomatic and economic ties following border disengagements at Depsang and Demchok. Key milestones include the 35th WMCC meeting, high-level SCO and BRICS summits, and India's amended Press Note 3 allowing calibrated Chinese investments
Click to View MoreThe Aravalli Range, North India’s crucial dust and desertification shield, faces severe degradation. Recent Supreme Court rulings redefining the hills for mining regulations have sparked ecological concerns, amplifying the urgent need for the Aravalli Green Wall eco-restoration project.
Click to View MoreAhilyabai Holkar, the visionary 18th-century ruler of Malwa, is celebrated for her decentralized governance, justice system, and empowerment of women. Her profound legacy includes rebuilding nationwide Hindu temples, promoting Maheshwari handlooms, and fostering socio-economic development.
Click to View MoreThe Middle East crisis highlights India's fossil fuel vulnerability, necessitating energy austerity. Transitioning to renewable energy, addressing fragmented governance through the proposed DERS, and leveraging nuclear expansion via the SHANTI Act are critical steps toward ensuring long-term energy Atmanirbharta.
Click to View MoreThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is a statutory government body established in 2003 under India’s Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Based in Chennai, it regulates the use of biological resources, promotes conservation, and ensures fair, equitable sharing of benefits with local indigenous communities.
Click to View MoreThe 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', running from June 1-30, 2026, tackles India's fertiliser import dependence and soil degradation. By promoting balanced nutrient management, climate-resilient practices, and decentralised Panchayat-level participation, it aims to ensure long-term agricultural sustainability and food security
Click to View MoreBotanists discovered Anaphalis sahyadrica, a new sunflower family plant species, in Kerala's high-altitude Western Ghats. Found above 2,200 meters in shola grasslands, this one-meter-tall subshrub bears 90-120 white flower heads, highlighting the region's rich, threatened endemic biodiversity.
Click to View MoreIndia's 2026 BRICS Chairship promotes resilience, innovation, and sustainability. Key initiatives include leading the SME Working Group under PartNIR to boost MSME technology access, and joining the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies to enhance global manufacturing capabilities.
Click to View MoreThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed safeguards, including a universal kill switch, a one-hour transaction delay for amounts over ₹10,000, shadow credits for unverified accounts, and a trusted person mandate, to combat rising digital payment frauds occurring nationwide.
Click to View MoreThe PM SVANidhi scheme empowers street vendors by providing collateral-free working capital loans, interest subsidies, and digital cashback incentives. Recently extended to 2030, it fosters financial inclusion, digital adoption, and socio-economic welfare through the SVANidhi se Samriddhi initiative.
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