1. Sarnath’s UNESCO Nomination: A Step Toward Global Recognition Context: In August 2025, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, officially nominated the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List …
1. India and Russia Ink Agreement to Boost Industrial & Technological Partnership Context: India and Russia have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in industrial development and technology exchange. The pact is expected to open fresh avenues for …
1. PM Modi Inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi, marking a significant addition to India’s administrative infrastructure. The new building has been built as part of …
1. NITI Aayog Launches India Electric Mobility Index to Accelerate State-Level EV Growth Context: To fast-track India’s transition to clean and sustainable transport, NITI Aayog has launched the first edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI). This index is …
1. PM Modi’s Visit to Varanasi: Key Highlights and Announcements Context: On his recent visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for several key development projects aimed at boosting infrastructure, education, and cultural …
1. MoTA Launches RPLs Under Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan in Dehradun and Bhubaneswar Context: In a significant step toward recognizing and enhancing the traditional skills of tribal populations in India, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has initiated the Recognition of …
1. Union Cabinet Approves Central Sector Scheme: Grant-in-Aid to NCDC Context: To strengthen the cooperative sector and facilitate accessible credit to grassroots cooperatives, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new Central Sector Scheme (CSS) …
1. India–U.S. Tensions Escalate Amid Trump’s Remarks and Sanctions Context: Amid growing global realignments, the U.S.–India relationship faces turbulence with President Donald Trump sharply criticising India’s foreign and trade policy. The episode is significant from the standpoint of India’s strategic …
1. India-Japan Deepen Strategic Ties with Focus on Key Infrastructure and Regional Cooperation Context: In a recent high-level meeting, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in discussions with senior Japanese officials to further reinforce the Special Strategic and Global Partnership …
1. Government Rolls Out Landmark Rules to Clean Up Toxic Waste Sites Across India Context: In a historic step toward environmental restoration, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) …