INS Sudarshini Strengthens India–Oman Maritime Cooperation
Why in the News ? The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini made its first international port call at Salalah, Oman, as part of Lokayan 26, highlighting maritime diplomacy, […]
President’s Rule Ends As New Government Takes Charge in Manipur
Why in the News ? President’s Rule in Manipur ended after nearly a year with the swearing-in of a new BJP-led NDA government headed by Yumnam Khemchand Singh, amid continuing […]
Andre Beteille: Scholar Who Grounded Sociology in Fieldwork and Environmental Democracy
Why in the News ? Eminent Indian sociologist Andre Beteille passed away at 91 in New Delhi. His death marks the end of a rigorous tradition of fieldwork-based sociology, ethical […]
Denotified Tribes Demand Separate Identity In Census: Environmental Justice Perspective
Why in the News? Denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes are demanding a separate column in the 2027 caste Census and constitutional recognition through a dedicated Schedule, arguing that long-standing misclassification […]
Water-Borne Diseases Surge Sharply Across India: Environmental Factors and Public Health Concerns
Why in the News? Data tabled in the Rajya Sabha shows a steep rise in water-borne diseases in India over the last five years, raising concerns about water quality, sanitation […]
CLIMATE MITIGATION, ADAPTATION AND INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT PATH
Syllabus: GS-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, International Treaties & Agreements GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation WHY IN THE NEWS? India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 emphasized climate […]
THE BUDGET AND THE IMPERATIVE OF FISCAL CONSOLIDATION
Syllabus: GS Paper – 3: Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Fiscal Policy WHY IN THE NEWS? The Union Budget 2026–27 was presented amid ambitious Viksit Bharat goals, slowing fiscal consolidation, cautious […]
UPSC Interview Ready? Experience a Real-Time Mock with Experts — Free
Universal Coaching Centre is pleased to announce Free Mock Interviews for UPSC Civil Services aspirants who have successfully qualified the Civil Services (Main) Examination. This initiative is part of the […]
India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise KHANJAR Begins
Why in the News? The 13th edition of Exercise KHANJAR, a joint military drill between India and Kyrgyzstan, commenced at Misamari in Assam, aiming to enhance special forces interoperability, counter-terrorism […]
Second Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved in Bullet Train Project
Why in the News? The Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the second mountain tunnel of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project in Palghar, Maharashtra, marking […]