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Spotted Hyena Emerges as Urban ‘Eco-Warrior’ in Ethiopia

14-Mar-2026

A recent study has highlighted the ecological role of the Spotted Hyena as an unexpected “eco-warrior” in the city of Mekelle, the second-largest city in Ethiopia.

West Asia Conflict Exposes Growing Risk of Abandonment of Indian Seafarers

14-Mar-2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has intensified security risks for merchant vessels operating near critical shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.

Fiscal Health Index

13-Mar-2026

The NITI Aayog recently released the second annual edition of the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026 in New Delhi. The index evaluates the fiscal performance and financial sustainability of Indian states, providing a comprehensive framework to compare fiscal management practices across the country.

LPG Supply Risks in India: Rising Demand and Limited Storage Capacity

12-Mar-2026

India may face a potential Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply shortage due to rapidly rising consumption and heavy reliance on imports without adequate strategic storage capacity.

What is Bascule Bridge ?

12-Mar-2026

The Government of India has approved a ₹117.54 crore renovation project for the bascule bridge at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.

India’s National Leprosy Elimination Programme

12-Mar-2026

The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare recently informed the Rajya Sabha about the implementation and progress of the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), India’s flagship initiative aimed at eliminating leprosy through early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Revised GDP Base Year: Understanding India’s New Economic Estimates

12-Mar-2026

India has released a revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series with 2022–23 as the new base year, replacing the earlier base year of 2011–12.

The revised estimates prepared by the National Statistical Office indicate a modest reduction in the estimated size of the economy and notable changes in sectoral contributions, although the overall growth trend remains broadly similar.

What is Sheshnaag-150 ?

11-Mar-2026

India is developing Sheshnaag-150 swarm drone, a long-range swarm attack drone capable of flying over 1,000 km, carrying heavy payloads, and conducting coordinated strikes using artificial intelligence-driven swarm technology.

NH Green Cover Index

11-Mar-2026

The National Highways Authority of India has released the first National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI), a technology-driven tool designed to assess the extent of vegetation and green cover along India’s national highways network.

Partial Relaxation of Press Note 3

11-Mar-2026

The Union Cabinet of India has approved a partial relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) restrictions imposed under Press Note 3 (2020) for countries sharing land borders with India.