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. […]

September 25, 2024 Introduction:India has taken a major step towards combating climate change with the development of its first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant, focusing on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies. This initiative reflects India’s dedication to sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions. Project Overview The pilot plant is located at Thermax Limited in Pune, Maharashtra, […]

September 25, 2024 Introduction: A recent government report has revealed that a large number of atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are concentrated in 13 states in India. The report shows that 97.7% of cases against SCs and 98.91% of cases against STs came from these states, highlighting a serious issue of […]

September 25, 2024 Introduction:The Indian Navy host the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS-24) at the Naval War College in Goa from September 23 to 24, 2024. The symposium is focused on strengthening cooperation and security among countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Overview of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) The Goa […]

September 25, 2024 Introduction: The Indian Parliament will host the 10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference in New Delhi. This two-day event reflects the commitment of Commonwealth countries to improving legislative practices and strengthening democracy. Leadership of the Conference Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who also serves as the Chairperson of the CPA […]

September 25, 2024 Introduction: The Bihar government has approved the culling of Nilgai (also known as blue bulls) and wild boars to reduce the significant crop damage caused by these animals. This decision aims to help farmers who are struggling with repeated losses due to the destruction of their crops. Impact on Agriculture Farmers in […]