Satya Pal Malik: Governor, Critic, Political Maverick
Why in the News? Satya Pal Malik, former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and a rare vocal critic of PM Modi while in office, passed away on August 5, 2025 […]
Government Launches Exclusive Handloom Expo and Handloom Haat Initiative
Why in the News? On the occasion of the 11th National Handloom Day (August 5, 2025), the Ministry of Textiles launched an exclusive handloom expo and handloom haat at Janpath, […]
UN Restarts Talks for Global Plastics Treaty
Why in the News ? The UN has resumed negotiations in Geneva with delegates from 180 countries to forge a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution after talks failed in […]
Flash Floods Devastate Dharali, Uttarkashi District
Why in the News ? On August 5, flash floods and mudslides ravaged Dharali village in Uttarkashi, killing at least four. Triggered by extreme rainfall events, the disaster highlighted the […]
Swachhata Challenge Launched to Promote Clean Delhi
Why in the News ? Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Swachhata Challenge under the Freedom from Garbage campaign to mark India’s 78th Independence year. The initiative aims to […]
Himachal HC Declares Encroachment Law Unconstitutional
Why in the News ? The Himachal High Court struck down Section 163-A of the HP Land Revenue Act, 1954, calling it unconstitutional for enabling the regularisation of encroachments. The […]
TRUMP’S TECHNO-CAPITALISM, TECH BROLIGARCHY AND INDIA’S CHALLENGE
Why in the News? India-US tech cooperation, once rooted in shared values and scientific internationalism, is now increasingly shaped by strategic competition and geopolitical interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The […]
President Droupadi Murmu says Philippines is important partner of India’s Act East Policy to bring stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region
President Droupadi Murmu has emphasized that the India-Philippines partnership is not only beneficial for the people of both countries but also serves as an anchor for peace, stability, and prosperity […]
Ramsar Sites in India – Latest Additions, COP15 Highlights & Mission LiFE Integration (Updated: August 2025)
Overview India continues to lead globally in wetland conservation under the Ramsar Convention (1971). With the addition of two new Ramsar sites in June 2025, India now has 91 Ramsar […]