The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRC Equine) in Haryana has been recognized as a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis. This status, facilitated by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal …

The launch of the ‘EV as a Service’ program by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) aims to support India’s transition to electric vehicles by deploying 5,000 electric cars within government ministries and public sector units over the next two years. This initiative aligns with India’s ambitious net-zero goal by 2070 …

Context: The Baku Climate Summit (COP 29) is set to prioritize climate finance, marking the first dedicated focus on this issue in over a decade. The summit aims to implement financial structures to facilitate global climate action.   Key Agenda Points at COP 29 Establishing New Climate Finance Goals Target: …

Context: The QS World University Rankings for Asia 2025 included 984 institutions from Eastern, Southern, South-Eastern, and Central Asia. India emerged with the highest number of ranked institutions, underscoring its rapidly advancing higher education landscape. Notably, India occupies seven of the top ten positions in Southern Asia.   India’s Standing …

Context: Recently launched by the Finance Minister, the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme aims to increase access to financial services and support the nationwide growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Organized By: This initiative is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Finance, the Small Industries Development Bank …

Context: Kerala has raised a challenge against the Centre’s imposition of a Net Borrowing Ceiling (NBC) in the Supreme Court, arguing that it infringes on fiscal independence and state sovereignty. The Court will examine whether the Centre’s borrowing limits potentially conflict with federal principles and the fiscal autonomy of States, …