Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prevent financial crimes. Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) Set up: 2004 by the Government of India. Nature: Central … Continue reading →

Why in the news? MiG-21 jets fly into history after 6 decades of service in Indian forces. MiG-21 Fighter What is it? The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is a Soviet-origin supersonic jet fighter. First inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of External Affairs hosted a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York. Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Formation: FIPIC is a multilateral platform established … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Finance Minister formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), marking a significant milestone in India’s GST journey. Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) What is it?: GSTAT is a statutory … Continue reading →

Why in the news? IUCN has adopted a motion recognising India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay at IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Dugong What is it?: Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is one of the four … Continue reading →