Turtle Excluder Devices
The Indian Ministry of Fisheries has urged coastal states and Union Territories to review their Marine Fisheries Regulation Acts to incorporate Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) for the conservation of marine turtles. All nine coastal states have amended their regulations to mandate TED use, while the Government of Kerala plans to
Nuclear Power
The Department of Atomic Energy outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India's energy sector through nuclear power, focusing on indigenous development and international collaboration. Key strategies include the deployment of Indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), construction of new reactors, and the development of Indigenous Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
Kudankulam
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) currently has two operational units (KKNPP-1 & 2) generating a total of 2000 MW. Power allocation from these units is distributed among several states, with Karnataka receiving 442 MW, Kerala 266 MW, Tamil Nadu 925 MW, and Puducherry 67 MW, while 300 MW remains
Rare Earth Minerals
The Department of Atomic Energy's Atomic Minerals Directorate is actively exploring rare earth minerals across India, with significant resources identified. The Ministry of Mines is enhancing supply chain resilience for critical minerals through policy reforms, international cooperation, and the establishment of the National Critical Mineral Mission. Key initiatives
Narco Coordination Centre
The Government of India has restructured the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism to enhance coordination among Central and State stakeholders in drug law enforcement. Established in 2016 and restructured in 2019 and 2022, the NCORD aims to combat drug trafficking and abuse through improved inter-agency collaboration, real-time intelligence sharing, and
India
The Ministry of Labour & Employment rebuts a Reuters article questioning the accuracy of India's unemployment statistics, emphasizing the robustness of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) methodology and presenting positive employment trends supported by official data. The rebuttal highlights the importance of data-driven evidence over perception-based opinions,
Vice President
The Election Commission of India has commenced preparations for the Vice-Presidential Elections following the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. Governed by the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, the ECI is finalizing the Electoral College and other necessary arrangements. An official election schedule will be announced soon. Source: Original Link
Lokmanya Tilak
On July 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary, highlighting Tilak's pivotal role in India's freedom movement and his belief in knowledge and service to others. Source: Original Link
Electric Vehicles
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India. The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme was launched in 2015 to support this initiative. FAME-I (2015-2019) supported over 255,000 EVs and
India
The Government of India is enhancing agricultural research and cooperation within the BRICS framework to improve food security and sustainable practices. Through the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform, India shares innovations in climate-resilient agriculture and has signed an MoU with Brazil for soybean development. Initiatives to promote agricultural exports and strengthen
IP filings
India has experienced a 44% increase in intellectual property (IP) filings over the past five years, attributed to significant policy reforms and digitization efforts. Geographical Indications (GI) saw a remarkable 380% growth, while startups and MSMEs benefited from substantial fee reductions and expedited services. The modernization of the IP ecosystem
Seaweed Cultivation
The Indian coastline, spanning 11,099 km, has been identified as having significant potential for seaweed cultivation, with 384 sites covering 24,707 hectares deemed suitable. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which prioritizes seaweed cultivation to generate employment and