Powerful Kamchatka Earthquake and Ring of Fire
Why in the News? A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the strongest in recent history. Located on the Ring of Fire, also known as the […]
Judicial Discretion and Bail in POCSO Cases
Why in the News? Recent court rulings, including those by the Supreme Court and special POCSO courts, have highlighted the guided judicial discretion involved in granting bail under the POCSO […]
Global Debt Surge: Risks Loom for World Economy
Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Inclusive Growth, Liberalization, Mobilization of Resources, Government Policies & Interventions, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy WHY IN THE NEWS? The OECD’s Global Debt Report 2025 warns […]
Government Raises ₹35,104 Crore Tax Demand Under Black Money Law
Why in News ? The Indian government raised a tax demand of ₹35,104 crore under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 over […]
IMF Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.4%
Why in the News ? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 to 6.4%, citing easing global trade tensions, improved financial conditions, […]
Kaziranga Records Third-Highest Tiger Density Nationally
Why in the News? On Global Tiger Day, Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) was reported to have the third-highest tiger density in India after Bandipur and Corbett, with 18.65 tigers […]
Barbados Threadsnake Rediscovered After Two Decades Missing
Why in the News? The Barbados threadsnake, considered the world’s smallest-known snake, was rediscovered after nearly 20 years. This elusive species of blind snake, previously feared extinct, was spotted by […]
Rapid Melting of Turkiye’s Mount Cilo Glaciers
Why in the News ? Mountain glaciers on Cilo Mountain, the second-largest glacier zone in southeastern Turkey, are experiencing rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change impact. Experts warn […]
Eminent Economist Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85
Why in News ? Meghnad Desai, India-born British economist and House of Lords member, passed away at 85. A renowned academic, columnist, and political thinker, Desai significantly contributed to economic […]
India’s Inequality Versus Its Gini Coefficient Ranking
Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, Issues relating to poverty and hunger. WHY IN THE NEWS? The Gini coefficient, also known as the gini index, a […]