Varuna 2025
Recently, VARUNA Exercise 2025 was concluded.
- A bilateral naval exercise between India and France.
AIKEYME
Indian Navy has launched AIKEYME
- Stands for – Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME)
- Multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African Countries to enhance interoperability.
- Participants – India, Tanzania as co-hosts and Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and South Africa
Blue Flag Tag
Rushikonda Beach wins back the Blue Flag tag
- Conferred on well-maintained beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism boats.
- Has different criteria for each
- Conferred by – Denmark-based Foundation for Environment Education (FEE).
- Currently, there are 13 Blue Flag beaches in India.
Global Energy Review
International Energy Agency published its Global Energy Review 2025 report.
- Global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024; emerging and developing economies accounting for over 80% of this demand.
- Renewable sources and nuclear energy together contributed 40% of total electricity generation for the first time.
Dalle Chilly
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully exported first consignment of Dalle Chilly
- GI Tagged chilly variety from Sikkim
- Also known as Fire Ball Chilly
- One of the hottest chillies.
- Known for its high nutritional value.