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 …
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 …
A Super El Niño (also called a “Very Strong El Niño”) is an exceptionally powerful climate event in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, characterized by sea surface temperatures rising far above historical averages. While a standard El Niño …
Partnership for Multilateralism (P4M) was launched in 2026 by the European Union, Brazil, Canada and Kenya, with India, Australia and Barbados as initial co-sponsors. It seeks to strengthen multilateralism, international law and more representative global governance, including reforms of the …
India’s Exports — FY 2025–26 Indicator FY 2025–26 Trend Total exports US$863.1 bn Record high Merchandise exports US$441.8 bn ~51.2% of total exports Services exports US$421.3 bn ~48.8% of total exports FY25 total exports US$825.3 bn FY26 increased by ~4.6% …