Wolf Supermoon Combines Folklore With Lunar Astronomy
Why in the News ? The January 2026 Wolf Supermoon peaked on January 2, drawing attention as it combined a traditional full moon name with a supermoon event, offering an […]
UK-France Joint Airstrike Targets IS Facility Syria
Why in the News? Britain and France conducted a joint airstrike in central Syria, targeting an underground Islamic State (IS) weapons facility near Palmyra. The operation highlights continued Western military […]
INS Arisudan To Strengthen India’s Nuclear Deterrence
Why in the News? India’s fourth Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), launched as S4*, is likely to be named INS Arisudan. Its induction will significantly enhance India’s sea-based nuclear […]
BIRDS CENSUS IN YAMUNA FLOODPLAINS
Why in the News? Annual exercise: The Asian Waterbird Count (AWC) will begin from the Yamuna floodplains in New Delhi from Saturday, an event that underscores the importance of environmental […]
PHOTO TOURISM DRIVES RAREST GALAXY FROGS TOWARDS EXTINCTION
In recent years, the intersection of tourism and environmental conservation has become increasingly complex, often requiring careful consideration of environmental clearances and impact assessments. This issue has come to the […]
SUPREME COURT REITERATES ‘BAIL IS THE RULE’ PRINCIPLE
Why in the News? Strong remarks: The Supreme Court criticised denial of bail merely to give accused a “taste of imprisonment as a lesson,” emphasizing the need for ex post […]
TELANGANA ADOPTS RESOLUTION SEEKING RESTORATION OF MGNREGA
Why in the News? State resolution: The Telangana Legislative Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to restore MGNREGA in its original form, emphasizing the need for proper environmental […]
FIRST MOUNTAIN TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH IN BULLET TRAIN PROJECT
Why in the News? Major milestone: The first mountain tunnel breakthrough has been achieved in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, following necessary environmental clearances. Minister’s announcement: Railway Minister […]
INDONESIA REPLACES DUTCH-ERA LAW WITH NEW CRIMINAL CODE
Why in the News? Legal overhaul: Indonesia has begun enforcing its new Penal Code (KUHP), replacing a Dutch-era criminal law in force for over 80 years. This change also involves […]
New Tobacco Tax Regime To Begin February
Why in the News? The Union Finance Ministry has notified a revised tobacco taxation framework, effective February 1, ending the GST compensation cess, revising GST slabs, and introducing a new […]