New Bird Flu Outbreaks Hit Western Cape Region
Why in the News? New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in South Africa’s Western Cape and nearby provinces. Authorities urge caution to prevent spread, […]
Kandla Launches India’s First Port Hydrogen Plant
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the inauguration of India’s first Make-in-India Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat. The facility marks a significant step toward India’s […]
India Launches India-UN Projects Supporting Global South
Why in the News? India has launched four development projects under the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative to aid countries in the Global South achieve Sustainable Development Goals. This move […]
Arya Samaj Marriages Face Legal and Judicial Scrutiny
Why in the News? Arya Samaj marriages are under the scanner as courts, including the Allahabad High Court and Madhya Pradesh High Court, flagged concerns over unlawful conversions, underage marriages, […]
Can China’s New Childcare Subsidy Raise Fertility?
Why in the News ? China has announced a nationwide childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan annually for each child under three. This new plan aims to reverse declining fertility rates, […]
Supreme Court Flags Ecological Crisis in Himachal Pradesh
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the escalating environmental crisis in Himachal Pradesh, blaming unscientific construction, tourism pressure, and human apathy for […]
India’s Economic Health amid Global Comparison Debate
Why in the News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump labelled India’s economy as “dead,” sparking debate. Despite being the fastest-growing major economy, India faces internal challenges in growth quality, manufacturing, […]
Ancient Pre-Incan Tomb Unearthed in Lima, Peru
Why in the News? Utility workers in the capital of Lima, Peru, unearthed a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan tomb during a gas pipeline project. This significant archaeological discovery, linked to the pre-Incan […]
India’s Ancient Electoral Traditions and Democratic Ethos
Syllabus: GS- 1 : Indian Heritage GS Paper – 2 : Polity & Governance Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, emphasized […]
Swaminathan Birth Centenary Conference to Honour Legacy
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day science conference on August 7 to mark the birth centenary of M.S. Swaminathan, organized by MSSRF in New […]