Pariksha Pe Charcha Sets Guinness World Record
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, set a Guinness World Record for the most registrations on a citizen engagement platform in one […]
Rupee Falls to 87.66 Against US Dollar
Why in the News ? The Indian rupee weakened by 12 paise, closing at ₹87.66 against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market. This reflects ongoing currency market volatility […]
M.K. Stalin Inaugurates VinFast EV Plant India
Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Vietnamese EV maker VinFast’s first manufacturing plant in India at Thoothukudi, highlighting the state’s growing role in electric […]
SC Empowers Pollution Boards for Environmental Damages
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has affirmed the power of Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts, enabling them […]
Shibu Soren’s Lifelong Fight for Adivasi Rights
Why in the News ? Shibu Soren, a key figure in the Jharkhand statehood movement, passed away recently. His journey from a grassroots activist to a national political leader reflects […]
PM Inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan under Central Vista
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan on August 6, 2025, marking a major step in the Central Vista redevelopment project. The new complex […]
EV Boom Triggers E-Waste Crisis: Challenges in Battery Waste Management
Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, India’s rising lithium battery waste due to the EV boom has sparked urgent concerns, as experts warn that the current low […]