INDIA’S DIPLOMATIC GAINS IN WEST ASIA
Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian economy and issues associated ● Growth and Development Why in the News? India’s signing of a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman in December […]
Shunya Se Shatak Celebrates Atal Vajpayee’s Centenary Legacy
Why in the News? A commemorative programme titled “Shunya Se Shatak: Ek Shatabdi Atal Bharat Ki” was held in Indore to mark the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, highlighting […]
New Petroleum Rules Aim to Boost Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability
Why in the News? The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, recently notified by the Government, are expected to transform India’s hydrocarbon sector by simplifying approvals, introducing time-bound clearances, and […]
PESA Festival Strengthens Tribal Self-Governance and Culture
Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a two-day PESA Festival in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to promote awareness and implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled […]
ISRO Launches BlueBird Satellite in Commercial Milestone
Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) using LVM3-M6, marking the largest commercial communications […]
Superkilonova: A Rare Double-Explosion Cosmic Phenomenon
Why in the News? Astronomers, including scientists from IIT-Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, have reported evidence of a rare cosmic event called a superkilonova, observed 1.3 billion lightyears […]
National Mathematics Day Honours Srinivasa Ramanujan’s Legacy
Why in the News? National Mathematics Day is being observed on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, recognising his lasting contributions to mathematics and reaffirming the […]
Capital Formation Slowdown Threatens India’s Growth Ambitions
Why in the News? India is currently the world’s fastest-growing major economy, yet economists warn of a prolonged slowdown in capital formation. Despite strong GDP growth, private investment, household savings, […]
ICG Ship Amulya Commissioned to Strengthen Maritime Security
Why in the News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya, the third Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa. Built with over 60% indigenous components, it enhances coastal surveillance, […]
Supreme Court Expands CSR to Include Environmental Duty
Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) inherently includes environmental clearance obligations, holding corporations constitutionally bound to safeguard ecosystems, while hearing petitions related to […]