India assumed the Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) for 2026–2028, leading global IT security evaluation standards. This milestone enhances India's influence in cybersecurity, digital trust, and mutually recognized secure technology certification.
Click to View MoreThe PM E-DRIVE Scheme is a ₹10,900 crore initiative by the Ministry of Heavy Industries accelerating EV adoption, enhancing public transport, deploying charging infrastructure, and boosting local manufacturing through Aadhaar-linked e-vouchers, extending specific category support until March 2028.
Click to View MoreClimate change threatens Indian agriculture, with a 1°C warming reducing average national crop yields by approximately 8%. To protect rural livelihoods and food security, adopting climate-resilient strategies like early sowing, conservation agriculture, and stress-tolerant genetically modified crops is essential
Click to View MoreThe Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 provides collateral-free, guaranteed credit to MSMEs and airlines to mitigate West Asia crisis impacts. Administered by NCGTC, it has successfully saved millions of jobs and contained MSME NPAs.
Click to View MoreThe SACHET Cell Broadcast System, developed by C-DOT and NDMA, is India's indigenous disaster alert technology. Operating on cellular networks without internet, it provides instant, geo-targeted warnings to millions, shifting India towards a proactive, tech-driven disaster management framework.
Click to View MoreOp Netra 1.0 was a mega high-altitude surgical eye camp conducted by the Indian Army in Ladakh under Operation Sadbhavana. It featured the indigenous 'Op Netra App' and showcased exceptional civil-military synergy to restore vision for remote border populations.
Click to View MoreCoal production is rising, but 89% of methane emissions go unreported. Since methane traps 80x more heat than CO2, India must mandate Tier 3 monitoring and satellite verification. Monetizing captured methane will ensure energy security while meeting Net-Zero 2070 climate targets.
Click to View MoreA Goldilocks Economy describes an ideal state where growth is robust enough to prevent recession but not so fast that it triggers high inflation. This "just right" balance allows for stable interest rates and sustainable long-term economic expansion.
Click to View MoreExercise DUSTLIK is an annual bilateral military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. It focuses on enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices for counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a UN mandate. The 2026 edition is the seventh iteration of the series.
Click to View MoreThe "Energy Statistics India 2026" report by MoSPI highlights India’s dual narrative of rapid economic growth and accelerated green transition. Key findings include a surge in Total Primary Energy Supply, massive solar potential expansion, and reduced transmission losses.
Click to View MoreIndia’s breakthrough in commercial bio-bitumen production turns agricultural waste into sustainable roads using CSIR technology. This "Waste-to-Wealth" model slashes costly petroleum imports, curbs winter stubble burning pollution, and boosts rural incomes, marking a carbon-negative leap toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
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