National Current Affairs

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has launched its ambitious ‘Samarth’ programme to create an ecosystem of innovation in the telecom and ICT sectors. Under Phase 1 of the programme, C-DOT has offered grants of up to ₹5 lakh to 18 startups, as well as access to modern […]

Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki, 27, has made history as the first female Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Selected in April 2025, Yashasvi began her position on May 9, 2025, having gone through a rigorous selection process and month-long orientation. The position of ADC is traditionally held by male officers, making this

The Government of India announced on June 16, 2025 that national census number 16; as well as the 8th post Independence census will take place in 2027 with caste enumerated for the first time since 2011. The census will be digital, provider self-enumeration and have a rigorous data security regime. This census is a landmark

At June 14, 2025’s landmark conference on Institutional Arbitration held in New Delhi, India’s Union Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, spoke to the need in India for a strong ecosystem of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. He stated that India is positioned to be the world’s arbitration hub, improving investor confidence and alleviating pressure on

On June 14, 2025, Union Minister of State for Rural Development Shri Kamlesh Paswan inaugurated the Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility of Garuda Aerospace in Chennai. While inaugurating the facility, the Minister launched 300 Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and administered the initiation of the DGCA approved Train the Trainer (TTT) program for creating a drone-ready workforce, and

India is developing its first underwater museum and artificial coral reef near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg, by submerging the decommissioned naval ship INS Guldar.Backed by ₹46.91 crore from the Union Tourism Ministry, the initiative will enhance marine biodiversity, promote eco-tourism, and provide attractions like scuba diving.The project is being led by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation,

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two strategic multitracking projects under Indian Railways, totaling ₹6,405 crore, to enhance connectivity and freight movement across Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.Spanning 318 km, the Koderma–Barkakana and Ballari–Chikjajur doubling lines will improve logistics efficiency, benefit over 28 lakh people, and cut carbon emissions, aligning with India’s sustainability

On June 6, 2025, Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) to integrate Indian languages into administrative and governance processes, minimizing the dominance of English.Backed by ₹56 crore in funding and supported by C-DAC, this platform will ensure real-time translation and allow communication in mother tongues, especially with Region C States.The initiative resonates with