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India’s Trade Deficit Hits Three-and-a-Half-Year Low

Recently, India’s merchandise trade deficit fell to $14.05 billion. This marked the lowest level in over three years. The decline was primarily driven by contraction in both exports...

March 18, 2025

Reducing Cooking Oil Usage Under PM-POSHAN

The Union government advised states to cut down cooking oil use by 10% in mid-day meals in government and aided schools. This is part of the Pradhan Mantri...

March 18, 2025

GRSE Completes Sea Trials for Himgiri and Androth

Recently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd successfully completed Contractor Sea Trials (CSTs) for two naval vessels, the Himgiri and Androth. These trials mark milestone in India’s...

March 18, 2025

Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is facing unprecedented challenges. Formed during World War II, it includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Recent shifts...

March 18, 2025

‘Scam Se Bacho’ Campaign

Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India partnered with WhatsApp to combat online scams and spam through the `Scam Se Bacho` campaign. This initiative aims to educate...

March 18, 2025

Mexico’s Constitutional Reform on Native Corn Protection

Recently, Mexico made move to safeguard its agricultural heritage by amending its Constitution and recognises native corn as a vital element of national identity. It also bans the...

March 18, 2025

H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak in US

The United States has recently reported its first outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu since 2017. This outbreak occurred on a poultry farm in Mississippi and has raised...

March 18, 2025

Impact of Air Pollution on Solar Energy

India is experiencing challenges in harnessing solar energy due to air pollution and climate change. A study conducted by researchers at IIT Delhi marks how these factors impair...

March 18, 2025

India’s Heat Action Plans

As India braces for another intense summer, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is set to implement an additional 300 Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across cities. These plans...

March 18, 2025

Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2024-2025

In 2024, the building and construction sector’s emissions did not increase for the first time since 2020. This milestone was reported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)...

March 18, 2025

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