Sanshodhak is the last Survey Vessel (Large) of its class, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026. It is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and …
Bitumen is a thick, black, highly viscous, and adhesive substance obtained either from crude oil refining or found naturally in deposits such as oil sands. Composed mainly of heavy hydrocarbons, it functions as a durable, water-resistant binder. It is widely …
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Indian Parliament in late March 2026, marks a fundamental shift in the state’s approach toward gender identity. By amending the 2019 Act, the government has moved away from …
The Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) represent the core mechanism of the Paris Agreement (2015), shifting global climate governance from the top-down mandates of the Kyoto Protocol to a “bottom-up” system of national pledges. These documents outline a country’s post-2020 …
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is a flagship infrastructure initiative of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive redevelopment and modernization of railway stations across the country. Launched in December 2022, the scheme represents a long‑term …
India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, established under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, represents a pioneering shift from voluntary philanthropy to a mandatory, board-driven statutory obligation. Since its implementation on April 1, 2014, it requires companies to integrate …
The RoDTEP Scheme is a government initiative aimed at reimbursing exporters for various taxes, duties, and levies incurred on inputs used in the production of exported goods. It seeks to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exports by neutralizing the effect …
The NSE IX Global Access Platform is a transformative financial gateway located in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). This innovative platform is designed to bridge the gap between Indian retail investors …
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, established under the BIS Act 2016. Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, it is responsible for the harmonious development …
The Government of India has approved RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to support exporters impacted by rising logistics costs, insurance premiums, and war-related risks due to disruptions in West Asia, particularly …