India is the world’s 2nd-largest crude steel producer and 2nd-largest consumer of finished steel. Its share in global crude steel production rose from 5.2% in 2014 to 7.9% in 2024. In FY 2025–26, India produced 168.4 MT of crude steel …
The Census is India’s most comprehensive source of demographic, social and economic data and forms the basis for policy formulation and governance. Census 2027, the 16th Census and 8th since Independence, is significant as it introduces digital enumeration and caste …
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 15 December 2025 to reform India’s higher-education regulatory architecture. It was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. The JPC continued consultations …
About Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) is a Central Sector Scheme that provides free assistive devices to eligible senior citizens suffering from age-related physical disabilities and infirmities. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Implementing Agency: Artificial …
The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024–25, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 30 September 2026, presents key structural and performance indicators of India’s registered manufacturing sector for April 2024–March 2025. ASI provides data on …
The Great Nicobar Island Project is an ₹81,000-crore mega-infrastructure development plan led by NITI Aayog and ANIIDCO to transform India’s southernmost island into a major economic and strategic hub. What is this Project? It is a 166 sq. km …
The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), launched in September 2024 to accelerate India’s transition towards cleaner and sustainable electric mobility. With an …
Introduction The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the country’s sole legally enforceable time reference, sourced directly from the CSIR National Physical Laboratory (CSIR NPL) in New Delhi. Regulatory Framework & Background …
Formally adopted in January 2003 following the 1998 Pokhran-II tests, India’s nuclear doctrine outlines the principles governing its strategic arsenal and defense posture. It establishes a credible minimum deterrent aimed at preventing nuclear aggression while strictly prioritizing regional stability and …
East Asia Summit (EAS) established in 2005 is a unique, leader-led forum dedicated to political, security, and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. It brings together 18 member countries—the 10 ASEAN states alongside 8 major dialogue partners, including India, China, …