PM Modi Honors Heroes of Quit India Movement
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courageous individuals who participated in the Quit India Movement under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, emphasizing their role in […]
Indian Railways Tests Asia’s Longest Freight Train
Why in the News ? The Indian Railways has successfully conducted the trial run of Asia’s longest freight train ‘Rudrastra’, spanning 4.5 km, between Ganjkhwaja (Uttar Pradesh) and Garhwa (Jharkhand). […]
ICMR’s SHINE Program to Inspire Future Scientists
Why in the News ? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Department of Health Research, launched the SHINE program to encourage school students towards health […]
Historical Debate on Maratha Control over Jaisalmer
Why in the News ? A recent NCERT Class 8 textbook map showing Jaisalmer within the Maratha Empire (1759) has drawn criticism from historians and local royalty, who argue that […]
Strategic Importance of the Dardanelles Strait in Turkey
Why in the News ? Turkey recently closed the Dardanelles Strait to shipping traffic due to forest fires in the surrounding areas, highlighting its strategic importance in global maritime navigation […]
Prime Minister’s Greetings on World Sanskrit Day 2025
Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on World Sanskrit Day, coinciding with Shravan Poornima. He highlighted Sanskrit’s timeless value, government initiatives for its promotion, and appreciation […]
Reviving Rural India’s Economy and Demand
Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Inclusive GrowthGrowth & Development Why in the News ? August 2025 marks 20 years of MGNREGA, India’s […]