National Current Affairs

Assam gets pride of place as ‘Granth Kutir’ showcases classical Assamese manuscripts at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Assam’s classical literary tradition has gained national visibility at Granth Kutir, the manuscript and book repository inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2026. The archive includes rare Assamese manuscripts and texts alongside other classical Indian languages. The archive was inaugurated by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, and features rare manuscripts and books […]

Assam gets pride of place as ‘Granth Kutir’ showcases classical Assamese manuscripts at Rashtrapati Bhavan Read More »

India to Build First Riverine Lighthouses on Brahmaputra River

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation for India’s first four riverine lighthouses on National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra) in Assam, costing ₹84 crore to boost 24×7 navigation and tourism. Located at Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat. These solar-powered navigation beacons are designed to enhance safe navigation around the clock, boost cargo movement, and promote tourism

India to Build First Riverine Lighthouses on Brahmaputra River Read More »

India’s First Engagement with the Weimar Triangle

India has participated for the first time in the Weimar Triangle format, marking a notable diplomatic outreach to a key European political grouping. During this engagement, Poland publicly supported India amid U.S. pressure over Russian oil imports, highlighting emerging strategic understanding between India and parts of Europe on energy security and strategic autonomy. About Weimar

India’s First Engagement with the Weimar Triangle Read More »

India become first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen

India has become the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen, marking a major step toward sustainable infrastructure. Bio-bitumen is a bio-based binder used in road construction that partially replaces conventional petroleum bitumen. It is produced from agricultural residues, especially rice straw, converting farm waste into a value-added resource. Key points:

India become first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen Read More »

Indian Simulation Explains the Mpemba Effect — Why Hot Water Can Freeze Faster

Indian researchers have created the first supercomputer-based simulation that successfully reproduces the Mpemba effect, offering clarity on a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for centuries — situations in which hot water freezes sooner than cold water. The Mpemba effect describes this counter-intuitive outcome under particular conditions of cooling and evaporation. It is named after Erasto

Indian Simulation Explains the Mpemba Effect — Why Hot Water Can Freeze Faster Read More »

India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL)

India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory — making it one of only two countries, along with the United Kingdom, to host such a facility. The NESL will test, calibrate, and certify air pollution monitoring equipment to suit Indian conditions, reducing foreign dependency and boosting indigenous manufacturing. Aim: Key features:

India has inaugurated the world’s second National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) Read More »

Somnath Temple — A Millennium of Faith, revival and continuity

The Somnath temple’s history spans a thousand years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s raid in 1026. Despite repeated invasions in the medieval period, the shrine was rebuilt multiple times — notably under Kumarapala of the Solanki dynasty and later by the Chudasama rulers — symbolising continuity of faith and resilience. After Independence, its reconstruction (1947–51) was

Somnath Temple — A Millennium of Faith, revival and continuity Read More »

ONGC’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Pilot at Gandhar

ONGC is implementing its first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot at the Gandhar oilfield in Gujarat, marking a significant step in decarbonising India’s hydrocarbon sector. Gandhar is among the country’s largest onshore brownfields — mature oilfields that have been producing for decades. The pilot aims to capture carbon dioxide and store it safely

ONGC’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Pilot at Gandhar Read More »

National Conference of Textiles Ministers to be Held in Guwahati

The National Conference of Textiles Ministers will take place in Guwahati from January 8–9, focusing on positioning India as a leading global hub for textile manufacturing. This event organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles in partnership with the Government of Assam, the conference will be held under the theme: “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage

National Conference of Textiles Ministers to be Held in Guwahati Read More »

Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi, India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Platform

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah, officially launched Bharat Taxi on February 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. This marks a significant milestone in bolstering the cooperative sector and fostering inclusive, citizen-focused mobility solutions across India. The initiative is in line with the Government of India’s vision of “Sahkar se

Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi, India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Platform Read More »