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Recently, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) decided to observe 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’
About Integrated Theatre Commands
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Initiative | Details and Impact |
Positive Indigenization Lists | Five lists (509 service items, 5,012 DPSU items) with import embargo timelines, boosting self-reliance and indigenous manufacturing. |
Defence Industrial Corridors | Established in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, attracting ₹21,000 crore in investment commitments. |
SRIJAN Portal | Facilitates indigenization by enabling MSMEs and industries to manufacture defence components. |
Defence Acquisition Procedure | Prioritizes domestic procurement, increasing the role of Indian industries in defence manufacturing. |
Public Procurement Preference | Implemented to ensure higher procurement from Indian firms, supporting local manufacturing industries. |
Simplified Licensing Process | Streamlined with longer validity periods, enhancing ease of doing business in defence manufacturing. |
Opening of Defence R&D | Encourages private industry and startups to collaborate, driving innovation and advanced technology development in the defence sector. |
India’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ signals a renewed commitment to transforming its defence sector. By addressing longstanding challenges and embracing innovation, the government aims to achieve self-reliance and global competitiveness. Through these reforms, India is poised to not only safeguard its security but also assert its position as a key player in the global defence ecosystem.
India recently submitted its latest Biennial Update Report-4 ( BUR 4 ) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
About Biennial Update Report or BUR
GDP emission intensity:
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About UNFCCC
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The Government of India has decided to constitute a Working Group for base revision of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from base 2011-12 to 2022-23.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports recently announced the National Sports Awards 2024.
There have been sustained protests in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu ever since the Union government granted tungsten mining rights to Hindustan Zinc Limited.
China is observing an outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in its northern provinces particularly in children under 14 years of age.
The debate on combating Voter fraud has seen a probable solution in the demand of mandatory linking of Aadhaar Card with the Voter ID.
ECI Efforts to Link Aadhaar with Voter ID
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Chhattisgarh has introduced an innovative plan that connects the ecosystem services of its forests with the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP).
Launched on December 8, 2024, the Winter Char Dham has attracted over 15,000 pilgrims by December 30, aiming to establish Uttarakhand as a year-round tourism destination.
They are lower-altitude shrines for Char Dham of Uttarakhand i.e Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath during winter.
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) clarified the use of methylcobalamin in health supplements, medical products, and nutraceuticals.
Context: IIT Madras and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Project VISTAAR.
Context: The article discusses cyber fraud in which people are exploited in online investment opportunities especially in cryptocurrency and stock.
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Cooperation chaired the 7th meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) in New Delhi.
Context: The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched a flagship initiative, ‘Faral Sakhi,’ aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra.
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