The NAMASTE initiative is a Government of India programme launched in 2023 to improve the safety, dignity and livelihoods of sanitation workers. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing …
The PARIVARTAN Scheme (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) is a ₹9,585 crore initiative by the Government of India to replace polluting commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR with BS-VI …
India’s relations with the Maldives represent a critical pillar of its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and MAHASAGAR / SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision. Grounded in deep historic and geographic proximity, bilateral engagement spans key socio-economic, defense, …
Scheme Overview & Funding Background: Enacted through the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, it came into force nationwide on 1 July 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. Objective: To enhance rural livelihood security, create …
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Census (Amendment) Rules, 2026 on 16 October 2026 to widen the pool of eligible Census enumerators. The amendment aims to address manpower shortages and support the conduct of the upcoming digital Census. Key …
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the executive branch of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Key Facts and Structure Members: 15 …
National Medical Commission was established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the NMC replaced the Medical Council of India (MCI) in September 2020. It seeks to improve transparency, accountability and the quality of medical education. NMC operates under the …
Overview & Key Highlights Award: Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 Awarding Body: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Laureates: Henri B. Kagan (Université Paris-Sud, France) Kenso Soai (Tokyo University of Science, Japan) Field: Organic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis Core Contribution: Discovery …
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 …