ISRO Geo-Portal to Aid Farmers’ Planning
Why in the News ? Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that ISRO has developed a geo-portal to provide farmers with accurate data on rainfall, drought, weather, and crop […]
DRDO Tests Indigenous Integrated Air Defence System
Why in the News? The DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha on Saturday. The test validated […]
Kilauea Volcano Erupts With Spectacular Lava Display
Why in the News? The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted again on August 24, 2025, spewing lava fountains nearly 100 feet high. This marks the 31st eruption since December 2024, […]
Vishwas 2.0 Bill: Decriminalising 16 Central Acts
Why in the News? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, introduced in Lok Sabha, seeks to amend 16 Central Acts to decriminalise minor offences, reduce imprisonment clauses, and […]
Vietnam, China Brace for Typhoon Kajiki Impact
Why in the News? Typhoon Kajiki, with sustained winds of 167 km/h, is set to make landfall in Vietnam after brushing past southern China’s Hainan province and parts of Guangdong […]
Constitutional Bill Seeks Cleaner Politics
Syllabus GS 2: Constitutional Amendments Why in the News? Recently, the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Lok Sabha, proposes automatic removal of Ministers detained beyond 30 days, sparking […]
LS Passes Bill to Regulate Online Gaming
Why in the News? The Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aimed at encouraging e-sports and online social gaming while imposing a complete ban […]
Israel Begins Ground Offensive in Gaza City
Why in the News? Israeli forces have launched the first phase of a ground offensive in Gaza City, targeting Hamas strongholds in Zeitoun and Jabalia. The move has drawn sharp […]
Agni-V Missile Test Boosts India’s Strategic Deterrence
Why in the News? India successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-V from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha on August 21, 2025. The Ministry of Defence […]
US Sanctions on ICC Judges Trigger Global Criticism
Why in the News? The United States government has imposed sanctions through an executive order on several International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, including French Judge Nicolas Guillou, for pursuing war […]