Category: National

The Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched two major digital initiatives — the KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and the Coal Land Acquisition, Management Portal (CLAMP) — aimed at transforming governance and operational efficiency in the coal sector. Key Highlights: Source: PIB

The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Education (DoSE&L) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), a first-of-its-kind initiative to promote participatory local governance and democratic engagement among students. Key Highlights Importance of Gram Sabha in India Significance of MYGS Source: PIB

A total of 1,466 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) have been conferred with the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for the year 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced. About the Award 🔹 Significance Annual Announcement Source: DD

Amaravati, October 2025 – Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall off the Andhra Pradesh coast on 28 October 2025, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread disruption. The storm caused two deaths, inundated roads, and uprooted trees across several districts of the state. Impact Overview About Cyclone Montha Naming of Cyclones

India’s power sector has reached two historic milestones, underscoring the country’s steady transition toward a clean, secure, and self-reliant energy future. Key Highlights Renewable Energy Breakdown Significance Source: PIB

The Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) has signed agreements with leading implementation partners to roll out the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot, a landmark initiative aimed at empowering rural India by seamlessly integrating physical and digital services through the BharatNet infrastructure. About the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Pilot Villages & Samriddhi Kendras The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified three villages for the pilot: Each village will host a Read More …

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, through its startup accelerator initiative — WaveX, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with T-Hub, the world’s largest startup hub. Key Highlights About WaveX About T-Hub Significance

The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala has agreed to implement the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme, signing an MoU with the Centre — a reversal from its earlier refusal to allow state schools to be labelled as “PM-SHRI” schools. Significance

Key Highlights About the Classical Language Status Criteria for Classical Language Status To qualify as a Classical Language, a language must have: Significance

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 28th October approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission. imeline: Mandate / Terms of Reference: Expected Implementation: Background: Source: DD News

On 28 October, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Moscow to jointly produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. Key Points: Source: DD News

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA)-Medical Technology, or महा MedTech. Key Points: Source: PIB

On March 25, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Chrysanthemum Theme Garden (Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood) in Srinagar, providing a new autumn tourist destination akin to the famed Tulip Garden. Source: HT

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