Why in the news? INS Trikand reached Salamis Bay, Greece to participate in the first-ever bilateral maritime exercise between India and Greece to boost interoperability and naval cooperation. Greece Location: Greece is a country in Southeast Europe, situated on the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a new framework for streamlining revenue procurement process for the armed forces. Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 What is it? It is a guideline/document of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), India, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An analysis of an RBI data showed that almost 56% of India’s outward FDI investments are going to Tax havens due to the strategic advantage of such countries. Tax Havens What is it? Tax havens are … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India has bagged a polymetallic nodule exploration contract in the Carlsberg Ride of  the Indian Ocean  from the International Seabed Authority (ISA)  Carlsberg Ridge Location & Extent: The Carlsberg Ridge is a ~3,00,000 sq. km mid-oceanic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? OECD’s ‘Global Plastic Outlook’ reveals that global plastic consumption has increased significantly due to the growth of emerging economies and markets. Global Plastic Pollution Crisis Plastic Pollution: Plastic pollution refers to the accumulation of plastic objects … Continue reading →