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BIFR Full Form, Know Its Meaning, History, Goals, Structure and Achievements

BIFR Full Form, Know Its Meaning, History, Goals, Structure and Achievements

The Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) was an organization of the Indian Government. It was created to help industries that were in financial trouble. BIFR tried to save and bring back sick companies or help close them down in a proper way. Let’s understand its history, goals and achievements. Full Form of BIFR …

UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance

UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance

In a significant development for international policing and law enforcement diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader. The election, held at INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon, France on April 11, 2025, saw Lt. …

Gujarat Police's GP-DRASTI Drone Program: Enhancing Public Safety

Gujarat Police’s GP-DRASTI Drone Program: Enhancing Public Safety

The GP-DRASTI (Drone Response and Aerial Surveillance Tactical Interventions) program, introduced by the Gujarat police, marks a significant leap in modernizing law enforcement in the state. This initiative involves using quadcopters for enhanced crime monitoring, quicker response times, and better crime scene documentation. The program is designed to be a quick reaction force multiplier and …

Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon

Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon

General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon’s presidential election, securing over 90% of the vote, and reaffirming his control over the Central African nation. This victory follows a military coup in 2023, which saw Nguema overthrow the long-standing Bongo dynasty that had ruled Gabon for decades. Despite his promise to relinquish power after the coup, Nguema …

CPCB Revises Classification of Industries Introduced New Category

CPCB Revises Classification of Industries Introduced New Category

In an effort to streamline pollution control and provide incentives for industries crucial to environmental services, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced a new classification for industries. This revised categorization includes the creation of a Blue Category for “Essential Environmental Services” (EES). Industries falling under this category include those involved in waste-to-energy plants, …

Tanzania Records Hottest Year Ever in 2024 Amid Surging Nighttime Temperatures

Tanzania Records Hottest Year Ever in 2024 Amid Surging Nighttime Temperatures

In 2024, Tanzania witnessed its hottest year since records began in 1970, driven largely by surging nighttime minimum temperatures. The national average temperature for the year reached 24.3°C, which is 0.7°C above normal, breaking the previous record set in 2023. The average minimum temperature hit 19.3°C, 1.1°C higher than the long-term average, indicating a stronger …

India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI Begins at Aundh, Pune

India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI Begins at Aundh, Pune

The 6th edition of Exercise DUSTLIK, a bilateral joint military drill between India and Uzbekistan, commenced on April 16, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune. The exercise, which will run until April 28, 2025, aims to strengthen bilateral military cooperation, develop joint tactical interoperability, and enhance coordination between the armed forces of both …