Swachhata Challenge Launched to Promote Clean Delhi
Why in the News ? Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Swachhata Challenge under the Freedom from Garbage campaign to mark India’s 78th Independence year. The initiative aims to […]
Himachal HC Declares Encroachment Law Unconstitutional
Why in the News ? The Himachal High Court struck down Section 163-A of the HP Land Revenue Act, 1954, calling it unconstitutional for enabling the regularisation of encroachments. The […]
TRUMP’S TECHNO-CAPITALISM, TECH BROLIGARCHY AND INDIA’S CHALLENGE
Why in the News? India-US tech cooperation, once rooted in shared values and scientific internationalism, is now increasingly shaped by strategic competition and geopolitical interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The […]
President Droupadi Murmu says Philippines is important partner of India’s Act East Policy to bring stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region
President Droupadi Murmu has emphasized that the India-Philippines partnership is not only beneficial for the people of both countries but also serves as an anchor for peace, stability, and prosperity […]
Ramsar Sites in India – Latest Additions, COP15 Highlights & Mission LiFE Integration (Updated: August 2025)
Overview India continues to lead globally in wetland conservation under the Ramsar Convention (1971). With the addition of two new Ramsar sites in June 2025, India now has 91 Ramsar […]
Pariksha Pe Charcha Sets Guinness World Record
Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, set a Guinness World Record for the most registrations on a citizen engagement platform in one […]
Rupee Falls to 87.66 Against US Dollar
Why in the News ? The Indian rupee weakened by 12 paise, closing at ₹87.66 against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market. This reflects ongoing currency market volatility […]
M.K. Stalin Inaugurates VinFast EV Plant India
Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated Vietnamese EV maker VinFast’s first manufacturing plant in India at Thoothukudi, highlighting the state’s growing role in electric […]
SC Empowers Pollution Boards for Environmental Damages
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has affirmed the power of Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts, enabling them […]
Shibu Soren’s Lifelong Fight for Adivasi Rights
Why in the News ? Shibu Soren, a key figure in the Jharkhand statehood movement, passed away recently. His journey from a grassroots activist to a national political leader reflects […]