Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign in Limbayat, Surat, aiming to achieve full coverage under the National Food Security Act. Over 2.3 lakh beneficiaries, including elderly, widows, and differently-abled individuals, received entitlements. Modi emphasized Surat's spirit of unity and progress, highlighting the campaign as a model for nationwide food and nutrition security efforts. Read More

In 2024, India became the largest source of FDI into Dubai, contributing over $3 billion and accounting for 21.5% of total FDI inflows. This marks a fivefold increase from 2023, elevating India from the fifth to the top position. Key sectors attracting Indian investments include business services, software and IT, real estate, and consumer products. This surge is attributed to the 2022 UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which facilitated easier market access and reduced trade barriers. Read More

On March 9, 2025, Patanjali inaugurated Asia’s largest orange processing plant in MIHAN, Nagpur, with a capacity of 800 tonnes per day. The Rs.1,500 crore facility operates on a zero-waste model, extracting oils from orange peels and producing pesticide-free, preservative-free, and sugar-free juice. The plant aims to enhance farmers' incomes and position Nagpur as a citrus industry hub. Read More

Child adoption in India, a transformative process, connects children with families for love and stability. Despite challenges like delays and unregulated practices, reforms streamline the process. Governed by CARA, it ensures children’s rights, offering emotional benefits and a safe haven. Recent developments and post-adoption support aim to enhance efficiency and child well-being. Read More

Deepak Agarwal is appointed as the Managing Director of NAFED. Alluvial soils are ideal for paddy cultivation, with red soils' color due to iron presence and white soils due to manganese oxide. The Central Dryland Research Institute is in Hyderabad. Guava propagation uses stooling, and pineapple is a CAM plant. Phosphorus aids root development, while boron deficiency causes hen and chicken disorder in grapes. Charcoal rot in maize is fungal. Read More

The Arthashastra, attributed to Kautilya, offers insights into governance, fiscal-military policies, and statecraft during the Mauryan Empire (321-185 BCE). It emphasizes efficient taxation, centralized administration, and military strategies, influencing later Indian empires. Rediscovered in 1905, it remains relevant for modern governance, with unique features like caste-based roles and pragmatic statecraft. Read More

The 2024 World Athletics Awards celebrated Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) as Women’s World Athlete of the Year, with Letsile Tebogo (Botswana) winning Men’s. Other highlights include Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA) for women’s track and Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) for field. Rising stars Sembo Almayew (Ethiopia) and Mattia Furlani (Italy) were recognized, showcasing diverse talent across track, field, and out-of-stadium events. Read More

Buddhist values significantly influence political systems, as seen in Emperor Ashoka’s Dhamma rule in India and Buddhist monarchies in Thailand and Bhutan. They facilitate peace-building through monastic mediation and regional diplomacy, notably in Sri Lanka and Myanmar. In modern geopolitics, these values shape Asian diplomacy, address global challenges, and promote cultural preservation and cooperation. Read More

Coal India Limited (CIL) received the Green World Environment Award 2124 in the Corporate Social Responsibility category. The UAE launched the 'Wild Ass Sanctuary' in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Early successional ecosystems feature high net community production. Categories of ecosystems include functions like climate change and thinkable elements. Hydrological cycles are controlled by forests. Halophytes are plants growing in saline areas. Read More

K. Sanjay Murthy is the new CAG of India. Harsha Vardhan Agarwal became FICCI President in 2024-25. SEBI regulates mutual funds. National Tourism Day is on January 25. Arvinder Singh Sahney chairs IOCL. The Kelkar Committee recommended tax rebates under Section 88. Devaluation aims to boost exports. GDP differs from consumption of fixed capital. GST is an indirect tax. NRIs can open Fixed Deposit Accounts. Read More