India has improved its SDG ranking to 109th out of 166 countries in 2024. States have shown an average increase of five units in the composite SDG index over three years. SDGs 17 interconnected global goals addressing poverty, inequality, climate
India’s Global Tea Export Status India became the world’s second-largest tea exporter in 2024, surpassing Sri Lanka but behind Kenya. India’s tea exports (2024): 254 million kilograms (Mkg), up from 231 Mkg in 2023. Sri Lanka’s exports remained stagnant, allowing
Revised MSME Classification (Effective April 1) Key Changes in MSME Classification Micro Enterprises: Investment Limit: Increased from ₹ 1 crore to ₹2.5 crore. Turnover Limit: Increased from ₹5 crore to ₹ 10 crore. Small Enterprises: Investment Limit: Increased from ₹10
Tavasya, the fourth Krivak-class Stealth frigate, launched into water. Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate “Tavasya” Tavasya, the last of the four follow-on Krivak-class stealth frigates, was launched at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL). Constructed under technology transfer from Russia. Significance A milestone in
Aditya-L1 Mission: India’s first solar mission dedicated to studying the Sun. Launched by ISRO, with the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru. Observation – Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): Scientists observed
India’s share of global arms imports fell to 8.3% (2020-24). India is the 2nd-largest arms importer after Ukraine. SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) report highlights global arms trade trends. Key Findings of the Report India’s Arms Trade Trends India’s
IQAir released its 7th annual World Air Quality Report (2024). Analyzed data from 40,000+ air quality monitoring stations in 8,954 locations across 138 countries, territories, and regions. Key Findings Only 17% of global cities meet WHO air pollution guidelines. Seven
Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been officially declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve. Declared on: March 9, 2025 Location: Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh Announced by: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Madhya Pradesh’s Status: Now has 9 tiger reserves,
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