September 26, 2024 Introduction: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and IIT Delhi have worked together to create the ABHED bulletproof jacket. This jacket offers advanced protection for soldiers and security personnel facing high-risk situations. The Ministry of Defence has announced this as an important step forward in developing personal armour technology. What is […]

September 26, 2024 Introduction: India has risen to third place in the Asia Power Index, according to the Lowy Institute, reflecting its strong economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. This rise has allowed India to surpass Japan, highlighting its growing role in regional power. What is the Asia Power Index? The Asia Power Index measures […]

September 26, 2024 Introduction:Trade ministers from India and Australia recently met to assess the progress of their discussions toward a comprehensive free trade agreement. This meeting comes nearly 20 months after the launch of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which has already played a big role in improving trade between the two countries. […]

September 26, 2024 Introduction: The Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with the British Council, has launched the Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). This programme is designed to encourage more women to take leadership roles  and aims to create a more inclusive […]

September 26, 2024 Introduction:Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has achieved a significant position by being elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of External Auditors. The election took place during the sixty-third session of the Panel, held at the UN headquarters in New York from November 20-21, 2023. Active […]

September 26, 2024 Introduction: The release of the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), which provides a detailed account of the country’s forest cover, has been delayed for over a year. This delay has led to speculation, particularly among forestry officials. The ISFR is published by the Forest Survey of India, an organization under the Ministry […]

September 26, 2024 Introduction: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s Prime Minister, making her the first woman in 24 years to hold this position since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000. She is only the third woman to ever serve as Prime Minister in Sri Lanka’s history. Significance of the Appointment Dr. […]