Why in the news? The 8th edition of Exercise Ekatha (2025) concluded in the Maldives. Exercise Ekatha 2025 What is it?: Exercise Ekatha is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A National workshop on Project Mausam was conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Project Mausam What is it?: is an Indian government–led cultural diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative, launched in 2014. Nodal Ministry: Ministry … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India reaffirmed its civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav at the 11th UNAOC held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Launch: 2005 Initiated by: Republic of Türkiye & Spain, under … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Eight new Information Commissioners assumed office in the Central Information Commission. Central Information Commission (CIC) Establishment: The CIC was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). … Continue reading →