Piyush Goyal Invites Swiss Firms to Invest in India, Emphasising India’s ‘Red Carpet’ Treatment Why in News? During a strategic visit to Switzerland, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal actively promoted investment opportunities, encouraging Swiss companies to participate in India’s growth trajectory. This outreach comes amid the implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic […]
Meghalaya Tops Choice for International Tourists for Its Pristine Natural Beauty, Says Sonowal Why in News? Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted Meghalaya’s growing appeal among foreign tourists, attributing it to the state’s well-preserved natural assets like living root bridges, waterfalls, caves, and clean rivers. This underscores the positive impact of sustainable tourism efforts and infrastructure
Bhutan Delegation Meets Assam CM to Strengthen Ties, Explore Collaboration on Gelephu Mindfulness City Why in News? An 11-member delegation from Bhutan’s ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative visited Assam and Meghalaya, engaging with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to explore collaboration opportunities. This meeting marks a significant step in regional cooperation, focusing on sustainable
Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India Within Two Months Read More »
Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India Within Two Months Why in News? Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence from India’s Department of Telecommunications. Important Key Points: License Approved:Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite
India Embraces Cashless Revolution Over the Past 11 Years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Read More »
India Embraces Cashless Revolution Over the Past 11 Years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Why in News? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India’s significant strides toward a cashless economy—with UPI accounting for 45% of global digital payments and over 43 crore digital transactions monthly—during public addresses showcasing the nation’s digital payments boom. Important Key Points: UPI’s Global
Nagaland’s New ILP System Faces Backlash Over Steep Fees and Strict Norms Read More »
Nagalands New ilp System faces backlash over Steep Fees and Strict Norms Why in News? Nagaland’s revised Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime—effective September 20, 2024 and notified again on May 27, 2025—has sparked widespread discontent among locals, tourists, traders, and labourers. The hike in fees, strict documentation requirements, and mandatory local guarantors have made access
1950 Expulsion Act Enforced: Assam Pushes Back 330 Illegal Immigrants Read More »
1950 Expulsion Act Enforced: Assam Pushes Back 330 Illegal Immigrants Why in News? The Assam government has resumed enforcement of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, leading to the pushback of 330 individuals identified as illegal immigrants. This marks a significant move in Assam’s longstanding efforts to regulate illegal cross-border migration and protect indigenous
Pm Modi Inaugurates Worlds Highest Chenab Rail Bridge, Interacts with Engineers & Workers Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir — the world’s highest railway arch bridge, standing at 359 m (35 m taller than the Eiffel Tower). He also flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains, toured
IIT Guwahati Develops Clay-Based Technique for Accurate and Affordable COVID-19 Virus Detection Why in News? The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed a low-cost clay sedimentation technique for the rapid and accurate detection of the COVID-19 virus in environmental samples. This innovation comes as a significant breakthrough for public health monitoring, especially in
India Advances Digital Privacy: DPDP Act, 2023 and Draft Rules, 2025 Read More »
India Advances Digital Privacy: DPDP Act, 2023 and Draft Rules, 2025 Why in News? The Indian government has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, accompanied by the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025, aiming to establish a robust framework for personal data protection in the digital realm. Important Key Points: Consent Mechanism: Data Fiduciaries
