Andhra Pradesh Revises Prohibited Land Registration Rules
Why in the News? The Andhra Pradesh government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, aiming to protect farmers’ rights, […]
Ancient Marathi Texts Affirm Savannas’ Ecological Antiquity
Why in News? A new study published in People and Nature uses medieval Marathi literature and oral traditions to show that savannas in western Maharashtra are ancient ecosystems, not degraded […]
E-Bill Platform Digitises Fertiliser Subsidy Governance
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched an E-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, aiming to enhance transparency, […]
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Adopts Euro Currency Officially
Why in the News? On January 1, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The move marks a major milestone in Bulgaria’s EU integration, with […]
Rice Export Success Deepens India’s Groundwater Crisis
Why in the News? The Union of India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer and exporter, overtaking China. However, rising rice cultivation, especially in Punjab and Haryana, is […]
India–UAE Desert Cyclone-II Strengthens Defence Interoperability
Why in the News? The second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II concluded in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the deepening defence partnership, enhanced interoperability, and shared commitment of […]
Russia Claims Drone Attack Targeting Putin’s Residence
Why in the News? Russia’s Defence Ministry released a video of a downed drone, alleging it was launched by Ukraine to target President Vladimir Putin’s residence. The claim has been […]
Denmark Ends Letter Delivery, Embraces Fully Digital Communication
Why in the News? Denmark became the first country globally to end physical letter delivery, as state-run PostNord delivered its final letter, marking the end of a 400-year postal tradition […]
Government Launches Market Access Support for Export Growth
Why in the News? The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) scheme under the ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to provide structured financial and institutional […]
PRAGATI Reinforces Reform–Performance–Transformation Governance Vision
Why in the News? At the 50th PRAGATI meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed major infrastructure and education initiatives, highlighting how the PRAGATI platform has accelerated projects worth over ₹85 […]