India sets first-ever GHG emission intensity targets •India has introduced its first-ever Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission intensity targets under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). 1. Background of CCTS •The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) was notified by the Ministry of Power on June 28, 20...
Project Kusha Air Defence System •India is developing Project Kusha, an indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system similar to the Russian S-400 Triumf. •Expected to reduce dependence on foreign defence systems, particularly the Russian S-400. •The S-400 Triumf, acquired from Russia, h...
India Assumes Chairmanship of Asian Productivity Organization •India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) held in Jakarta, Indonesia from May 20–22, 2025. 1. About the Asian Productivity...
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia appointed brand ambassador of KSDL •Tamannaah Bhatia has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the manufacturer of Mysore Sandal Soap. •The government aims to expand KSDL’s market reach globally, including Western countries a...
Konkan Railway to merge with Indian Railways India’s Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) is set to merge with Indian Railways, following approval from all shareholder states. 1. Background of Konkan Railway • Established in 1990 as a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Railways. • Th...