Cyclone-Prone Coastal Regions of India
Tropical cyclones threaten India’s coastal regions through destructive winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges. Exposure varies by coastline, population and local conditions, making early warnings, evacuation and region-specific...
Major Maritime Security Missions of India
India’s maritime security framework protects its coastline, island territories, offshore assets and sea lines of communication. It combines naval and coast guard operations, coastal policing, surveillance networks and...
Important Institutions for Industrial Development and Internal Trade in India
India’s industrial development and internal trade depend on institutions that shape policy, provide finance and facilitate investment. They also support startups, quality assurance and intellectual property protection. Understanding...
National List of Essential Medicines in India
The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) identifies medicines needed to meet India’s priority healthcare requirements. It supports access to safe, effective and affordable treatment, guides public procurement...
Supreme Court Questions Centre Over High Medicine Prices
On 27 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India reserved its order on petitions challenging medicine prices and trade margins. The Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep...
CBIC Sets GST Registration Timelines and Deemed Approval Rules
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued Circular No. 257/03/2026-GST on 26 October 2026. It sets out timelines and procedures for GST registration, including deemed...
India Reaffirms Biodiversity Framework Commitment at CBD COP-17
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-17) is being held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October 2026. On 27...
Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall Near Yanam
Cyclone Arnab made landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on 28 October 2026. The very severe cyclonic storm brought winds of 125–135 kmph, with gusts up to...
Indian Navy Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Srishti
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched INS Srishti, Yard 1283, at its Vaddem facility in Goa on 27 October 2026. It is the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel...
DPIIT Launches Sixth National Startup Awards
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched the sixth edition of the National Startup Awards, NSA 6.0, in New Delhi on 27 October 2026....
Scientists Discover Fully Marine Amphibian from 237 Million Years Ago
Two nearly complete fossil skeletons of Gerrothorax maritimus, identified as the first known fully marine stem amphibian, were discovered in Guizhou Province, China. The animal lived about 237...
