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 […]
SC urges EC for inclusion in Bihar electoral revision
Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to prioritize mass inclusion and accept Aadhaar and EPIC as valid identity proofs in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision […]
Divya Deshmukh Wins Women’s World Cup in Chess
Why in News? Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess prodigy, created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in the final. […]
Kerala’s Golden Jackals Thrive Amid Human Settlements
Why in News? A new citizen science study by Aranyakam Nature Foundation reveals Kerala’s golden jackals (20,000–30,000 population) are thriving in human-dominated landscapes, raising concerns over rabies, poultry predation, hybridisation, […]
Presidential Reference Challenged by Two Southern States
Why in News? Tamil Nadu and Kerala have opposed the Presidential Reference in the Supreme Court, arguing it seeks a review of an already settled judgment regarding the powers of […]
Maharashtra’s New Bill to Counter Urban Naxalism
Why in the News? The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill 2024 was passed to tackle the rise of urban Naxalism in the state. The law has sparked debate over potential […]