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2025 World Trade Report
Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:16 PM
The 2025 World Trade Report by the World Trade Organization (WTO) outlines how artificial intelligence (AI) could transform global trade and economic growth by 2040. It predicts a near 40 per cent rise in cross-border trade value driven by productivity gains and reduced trade costs.

National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025
Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:03 PM
India has taken step towards clean energy by notifying the National Policy on Geothermal Energy in 2025. This policy aims to tap into the country’s largely unexplored geothermal resources. It aligns with India’s commitment to achieve its Net Zero target by 2070.

Mission Shakti 5.0
Friday, 19 September 2025, 10:51 PM
Uttar Pradesh launched the fifth phase of Mission Shakti on 22 September 2025, coinciding with Sharadiya Navratri. The month-long campaign aims to enhance women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised strong interdepartmental coordination and active police presence during the initiative.

AIIMS Launches AI Mental Health Programme Never Alone
Friday, 12 September 2025, 10:57 PM
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, revealed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based mental health programme called Never Alone in 2025. The initiative targets the rising concern of student suicides and mental health awareness. Launched on World Suicide Prevention Day, the programme offers round-the-clock virtual and offline consultations through a web-based app accessible on WhatsApp. It aims to provide affordable, personalised, and secure mental health screening for students across India.

India’s Blue Revolution Transforms Fisheries Sector
Friday, 12 September 2025, 10:29 PM
India’s fisheries sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), launched in 2020. As the scheme completes five years, it has strengthened the sector’s ecological sustainability, economic viability, and social inclusiveness. Production has surged, infrastructure has improved, and thousands of livelihoods have been empowered. The government’s decision to extend the scheme through 2025–26 signals continued commitment to this vital sector.

U.S.–India trade talks postponed; higher tariff action signalled
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 10:29 PM
A planned round of India–U.S. trade discussions has been postponed, with Washington signalling additional tariff action on select product lines. The development injects uncertainty for exporters even as both sides keep channels open for a rescheduled dialogue.

GST rejig: focus on a simpler two-rate structure; consumer durables may turn cheaper
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 10:12 PM
The government has outlined the contours of a major GST rationalisation that compresses slabs toward a simpler two-rate structure. Several items presently taxed in the mid-tier could shift lower, improving compliance and potentially boosting consumption.

NISAR deploys its giant radar antenna in orbit; full science operations next
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 10:03 PM
NASA and ISRO’s joint Earth-observation mission, NISAR, has successfully deployed its large radar reflector in orbit—an engineering milestone that clears the way for calibration and the start of full-fledged science operations.

Lok Sabha to hold a special discussion on India’s human-spaceflight strides
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 9:37 PM
The Lok Sabha has scheduled a special discussion to recognise India’s recent human-spaceflight achievements and to spotlight the role of space technology in the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, including education, jobs and private-sector innovation.

Chandrayaan-3: भारत का पहला सफल सॉफ्ट-लैंडिंग (23 Aug 2023) — Key Facts + MCQ
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 9:04 PM
ISRO ने 23 अगस्त 2023 को Chandrayaan-3 के Vikram lander से चंद्रमा के दक्षिणी ध्रुव क्षेत्र के पास सफल सॉफ्ट-लैंडिंग की। Pragyan rover ने सतह पर exploration शुरू किया। यह उपलब्धि भारत को इस क्षेत्र में उतरने वाले देशों की अग्रिम पंक्ति में लाती है — परीक्षाओं के लिए high-yield facts यहाँ हैं।