CBI Arrests Kingpin in Cyber Fraud Syndicate
Why in the News ? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the kingpin of a transnational cyber fraud syndicate under Operation Chakra at IGI Airport, New Delhi, while attempting […]
India’s Female Employment Rate Nearly Doubles Since 2017
Why in the News? The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced that India’s female employment rate nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2023-24, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). […]
Rohingya Refugees Mark 8th Exodus Anniversary in Bangladesh
Why in the News? On August 25, 2025, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar refugee camps marked the 8th anniversary of their mass exodus from Myanmar, observing “Rohingya Genocide Remembrance […]
SC Allows Review of Death Sentences Under Article 32
Why in the News? The Supreme Court today has ruled that a death row convict may challenge their sentence through a writ petition under Article 32, allowing reconsideration of mitigating […]
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates Udaygiri, Himgiri
Why in the News? The Indian Navy commissioned advanced stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This marks the first time two […]
India’s First Removable Solar Panel Project Launched
Why in the News ? Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has launched India’s first removable solar panel project as a pilot initiative. The 70-metre installation, featuring 28 panels generating 15 […]
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 […]