Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 2 January 2026

Tripura State Load Dispatch Centre becomes first in Northeast to secure ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification

Exam-focused facts from the 2 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Tripura State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, making it the first in the northeast to do so.
  • The certification is designed to safeguard critical computerised systems from escalating cyber threats, ensuring the security of the national power grid.
  • Power minister Ratan Lal Nath announced the certification during the 22nd foundation day celebration of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL).