National Current Affairs

The new Pamban rail bridge, which links Ramanathapuram to Rameswaram Island, is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 6, 2025, right in time for Ram Navami. This impressive bridge, built at a cost of ₹531 crore, is set to significantly improve connectivity and railway infrastructure in the area. During the

The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released a special commemorative postage stamp honoring Mata Karma, a beloved saint, social reformer, and devoted follower of Lord Krishna. This stamp was unveiled during a heartfelt ceremony in Raipur, celebrating her 1009th birth anniversary. The event saw the presence of several notable figures, including Chhattisgarh Chief

The Central Government announced on March 24, 2025, a 24% salary increase for Members of Parliament (MPs), which will take effect on April 1, 2023. This marks the first pay revision since April 2018 and is being carried out under the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, aligned with the Cost Inflation

Indore is about to achieve a significant milestone in sustainable waste management with the establishment of India’s first green waste processing plant, made possible through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This project, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, aims to convert green waste into valuable resources, enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing pollution. The facility will

Bollywood superstar Ayushmann Khurrana has just been honored with the title of ‘Fit India Icon’ by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This exciting announcement took place at the launch event of the Fit India Movement in New Delhi. At 40 years old, Ayushmann is now part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, which encourages everyone

On March 13, 2025, Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, laid the foundation stone for the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) in Mawdiangdiang, Shillong. NECTAR is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India, and it’s all about using technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Sasan, Junagadh, Gujarat. The meeting was attended by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and other members of the NBWL, and it focused on important wildlife conservation efforts, including the upcoming estimation of the Asiatic

The Government of India has given the green light for a 12.9 km ropeway project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath as part of the National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana. This project aims to provide reliable, all-weather access to the holy Kedarnath Temple, significantly shortening travel times and promoting tourism and employment in the region.

The first comprehensive survey of river dolphin populations in India, conducted between 2021 to 2023, has found a total of 6,327 river dolphins across the country. This survey, which focused on the Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins as well as the Beas river, was conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in collaboration with