PLI 1.2 for specialty steel launched
CRGO steel for transformers is a known import bottleneck. Local supply matters for the power grid build-out.
4 Nov 2025GS3
Current affairs relevant to GS3.
India’s 18 biosphere reserves; Cold Desert joins UNESCO network
Biosphere reserves allow people to live and work in buffer and transition zones, unlike national parks. That makes them a model for conservation with livelihoods.
3 Nov 2025
NFRA issues audit practice toolkit for small audit firms
Most company audits are done by small firms. Practical templates are cheaper than penalties for raising quality.
3 Nov 2025
NITI Aayog roadmap: frontier technology in agriculture
One-size-fits-all tech fails small farmers. Grouping farmers by readiness is a useful idea to quote.
3 Nov 2025
October 2025 GST collections: ₹1.96 lakh crore after rate cuts
Revenue held up despite lower rates, helped by festive demand. Watch whether this lasts once the festival season ends.
3 Nov 2025
NITI Aayog’s “Ease of Doing R&D” consultations and the ROPE framework
Researchers lose time to procurement rules and audits. Money alone will not fix that, which is why NITI is looking at rules and processes.
2 Nov 2025
LVM3-M5 places CMS-03, heaviest communication satellite launched from India
Heavier satellites used to go on foreign rockets. Doing it at home saves foreign exchange and gives control over launch timing.
2 Nov 2025
National Beekeeping and Honey Mission: India now second-largest honey exporter
Bees also raise crop yields through pollination. Adulteration scandals make traceability the key to export trust.
2 Nov 2025
Central accounts to September: 49.5% of receipts in
Half-year numbers show capex on track; watch GST cuts on second-half revenue.
31 Oct 2025
Delhi’s best Jan-Oct air quality in eight years
Annual averages hide the winter spikes that matter for health.
31 Oct 2025