Monthly DNA
11 May, 2026
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 on July 24, 2025.
The rules were issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure scientific management and remediation of chemically polluted lands.
The 11th Meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on 20 January 2026 in New Delhi.
The NCDS is constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and serves as a policy advisory body for the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA).
Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) annual report of December 2024 revealed a sharp rise in groundwater pollution across India. The number of districts with excessive nitrate levels increased from 359 in 2017 to 440 in 2023, now affect
Bilateral / Multilateral Exercises Involving India India participated in several important bilateral and multilateral military exercises during 2025–26 to strengthen defence cooperation, interoperability, maritime security, border preparedness, and strategic partnerships with friendly
Committee for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance On 25th January 2026, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) constituted a committee of investment experts for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG). The committee has been formed to revi
SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025 The SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025 was held in Qingdao, China, on 26 June 2025. India was represented by Rajnath Singh, and Belarus was welcomed as a new member. Key Highlights of the Meeting Aspect Details
Major International Honours Received by Narendra Modi in 2025 Date Country Award Description 05 Mar 2025 Barbados Honorary Order of Freedom One of Barbados’ highest national honours. 12 Mar 2025 Mauritius Grand Comman
Appointments Person Appointment / Position Rakesh Aggarwal Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Jared Isaacman 15th Administrator of NASA, succeeding Bill Nelson. Nidhi Chhibber Took additional charge as
India’s Revised CAFE Norms (Phase III) Notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on September 25, 2025, the Phase III Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms mandate automakers to maintain fleet-wide average fuel efficiency. The revised norms aim to curb C
Rashtra Prerna Sthal On 25th December 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The memorial complex is dedicated to the life, ideals, and contributions of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Key Features of Rashtra
Internal Military Exercises of India India conducted several important internal military exercises during 2025–26 involving the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Special Forces. These exercises focused on joint warfare, airborne operations, drone warfare, coastal security
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