Category: National

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on March 28 signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the biggest-ever procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCHs) — Prachands — at a cost of RS 62,700 crore. Key Highlights Wet leasing (Source: BL)

Mumps outbreaks have been reported across several states in India since 2023. In Kerala, cases have skyrocketed from an average of 2,500 cases annually to 74,907 cases in 2024. Expert Concerns: About Mumps Public Health Perspective: (Source: TH)

According to the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, 10 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) have been granted habitat rights across 14 districts in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh under The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA). About Habitat Rights under FRA PVTGs (Source: TH)

The Union Defence Ministry on March 27 signed contracts worth ₹2,500 crore for a new anti-tank weapon called Nag missile system (NAMIS) and light vehicles to boost the military’s capabilities. Key Highlights (Source: HT)

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on March 21 unveiled BioSaarthi, a pioneering global mentorship initiative aimed at nurturing biotech startups. About BioSaarth BIO-E3 Policy (Source: PIB)

The exercise, Prachand Prahar, was a comprehensive tri-service effort by the Indian Armed Forces. It was conducted over three days from March 25 to 27 in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh along the Northern Borders of the Himalayas. The operation involved the coordinated participation of the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Here are the key points: (Source: DD News)

To fulfil the vision of NEP 2020, the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), Union Ministry of Education has launched “Baalpan ki Kavita initiative: Restoring Bhartiya rhymes/poems for young children.” Key Highlights (Source: PIB)

A decade after the revival of Nalanda University, efforts are now underway to restore another ancient centre of learning—Vikramshila University in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Key Developments Historical Significance of Vikramshila Mahavira (Source: Indian Express)

The Lok Sabha on March 26, 2025 passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 to establish the country’s first national cooperative university at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat.

The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic revealed that he was unexpectedly invited to an encrypted chat group on Signal called “Houthi PC small group” on March 13.🔹 According to him, this group allegedly coordinates U.S. military action against the Houthis in Yemen. About Signal & Its Encryption: Significance of the Revelation:

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has constituted an in-house inquiry committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Justice Yashwant Varma, following the recovery of large sums of cash from his residence during a fire-control operation. Supreme Court’s In-House Inquiry Procedure: Possible Outcomes of Inquiry: (Source: TH)

The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has emphasized the threat posed by climate change to the Blue Economy, which could severely impact fishermen and coastal communities. To address these challenges, the government has launched key initiatives to enhance resilience and sustainability in the fisheries sector. Key Initiatives: (Source: DD News)