China digs in on ‘rare earth’, commands global market GEOGRAPHY – RESOURCES 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 UPSC PRELIMS 2012 QUESTION Recently, […]
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Including Aadhaar as 12th document for voter verification is significant POLITY – ELECTIONS 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 The current Bihar Legislative
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AdFalciVax : India’s first indigenous malaria vaccine S&T – HEALTH 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 UPSC PRELIMS 2010 QUESTION Widespread resistance of
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INFRASTRUCTURE 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
Indian Railways announced hydrogen-powered train ready Read More »
ENVIRONMENT – SCHEMES 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on earth for a cleaner alternative fuel option.
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S&T – ENERGY 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 Electrolyser Fuel Cell
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BILATERAL – INDIA-ASIA 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
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SOCIAL – HEALTH 2 September 2025
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India, U.K. ink trade pact, expand cooperation BILATERAL – INDIA-EUROPE 25 July 2025 Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) ‘India-U.K. Vision
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SOCIAL – SCHEMES Behind the hazardous cleaning deaths of 150 people in 2022 and 2023, a social audit of 54
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Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Read More »
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India – Oman FTA Agreement Talks Read More »
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Lateral Entry in Civil Services Read More »
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Shifting of Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Read More »
•U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the
Trump refuses to rule out military action against Greenland and Panama Canal Read More »
•A powerful earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region on 7th January 2025, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188
Powerful earthquake in Tibet, China Read More »
•Biomining, also known as bioleaching, is a process that uses living organisms to extract metals from ores and other solid materials.
Biomining: a natural alternative to traditional mining Read More »
•India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 6.4%, a four-year low, down from 8.2% in 2023-24, as per
GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4% Read More »
•The Chief Minister outlined a six-step plan to transform Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state. •The goal is to
•Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. •He also promised free electricity
Ladakh demands Statehood Read More »
•MoU on Defence Cooperation: India and Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence ties. •Signatories: The
India, Algeria sign pact to elevate defence co-op Read More »
•(Bristol Myers Squibb) BMS’s Investment in India: In 2023, BMS announced a $100 million development centre in Hyderabad. •This addition
India now part of global drug development for BMS Read More »
•Prime Minister Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada: He expressed concern about rising anti-Indian activities threatening the safety
Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident Read More »
•The first scientific result from India’s Aditya-L1 mission has been unveiled, marking a significant milestone in solar research. •The Visible
First scientific result from Aditya L1-mission Read More »
•Military and Security: India and Iran have shared concerns about terrorism and potential opportunities for military cooperation and joint counterterrorism
India-Iran Strategic Relations Read More »
Key Areas of Cooperation Between India and Iran: •Chabahar Port: India and Iran have a 10-year contract to run the
India-Iran Strategic partnership Read More »
Context: •On June 25, 2024, a clash occurred between Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan Navy near Kankesanthurai. The Sri
India-Sri Lanka Fishing Dispute Read More »
•India’s growing urban areas need better infrastructure and governance. •Financial and policy challenges urge a shift from viewing problems as
Urban areas need better infrastructure Read More »
•Location: India’s First Green Certified Zoo is located in Bankhandi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. •Certification: It is certified by the
India’s First Green Certified Zoo in Himachal Pradesh Read More »
A new “black hole triple” system was found, located 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, marking the first identification
First Triple Black Hole discovered Read More »
•Privacy Violation: The judge ruled that obtaining a spouse’s private information (such as call records) without consent is breach of
Spousal privacy is fundamental right, evidence obtained inadmissible :HC Read More »
•Sanctions Imposed: The US has sanctioned 275 entities globally, including 19 Indian firms, for their involvement in supporting Russia’s military
US imposes sanctions on 19 Indian commodities Read More »
Ecological Challenges Facing the Nilgiris: 1.Habitat Loss: Non-native plants like Lantana and Eucalyptus outcompete local flora, harming wildlife habitats. 2.Urbanization
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•Hwasong-19 Missile of North Korea is a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). •Fuel Type: Solid fuel, enhancing mobility and readiness
Hwasong-19 Missile Read More »
•Definition: Remote sensing technology using pulsed laser light to measure distances and create 3D surface models. •Components: It includes a
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) Read More »
•Doped with rare earth ions, luminescent nanomaterials exhibit luminescence that varies with light wavelength exposure. •Ink shows vibrant blue (365
Luminescent Nanomaterials Read More »
•Emissions Rise: 2023 global emissions reached 57.1 billion tonnes of CO₂, a 1.3% increase from 2022. •Emissions must peak by
1.5°C Goal & Climate Crisis Read More »
•MRFA procurement: The procurement process for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is influenced by
Govt mulls new procurement model for multi-role fighters Read More »
•WWF’s LPI 2024: World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI) report indicates 73% average decline in wildlife populations since
World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI) Read More »
•Launch: PM-JAY was launched by the Government of India in 2018. •Coverage: PM-JAY provides health insurance coverage of up to
Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana(PM-JAY) for all aged above 70 Read More »
•Import Reliance: India relies on imports to meet its fertilizer needs: 1.Urea: Approx 20% of domestic requirements met through imports.
India’s dependence on fertilizer import Read More »
•C-295 Aircraft Assembly Line: India and Spain Inaugurated final assembly line in Vadodara for C-295 transport aircraft, part of ₹21,935-crore
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•Israeli attacks condemned: India condemned recent attacks on UNIFIL by Israel and emphasized the importance of peacekeeper safety. •Troop Contributions:
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) attacked Read More »
•Federal Principle: SC ruling reinforces distribution of powers between the Centre and the States, preserving state authority over alcohol regulation.
Supreme Court rules on “intoxicating liquors” in State List Read More »
•Global Nature Conservation Index (GNCI) ranked India 176 out of 180 countries. India was ranked just above Kiribati (180), Turkey
India’s Nature Conservation Index rank 176 Read More »
•False charges: The recent report from the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) highlights a troubling trend where governments are
Report flags use of false financial cases to silence media Read More »
•Case Study: NewsClick was targeted in 2021 and 2023, with its founder and HR head arrested amid investigations into alleged
NewsClickRaids and Arrests Read More »
About GPEI: It is a public-private partnership established in 1988 aimed at eradicating poliomyelitis worldwide. Partners: GPEI includes the World
Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Read More »
•Polio Case Discovery: A two-year-old boy in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district showed symptoms of polio in early August 2023.
Meghalaya vaccine derived polio case Read More »
•Launch: Initiated by Indian Union Animal Husbandry Ministry •Partnerships: Collaborating with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Food and
$25-mn pandemic fund goes to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases Read More »
•Recent Strikes: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 38 people, including 13 children, in the southern city of Khan Younis. •Journalist
Israeli strikes kill 38 people in Gaza, three in Lebanon Read More »
•Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015, is a government initiative aimed at providing collateral-free loans to micro and
PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) loan limit enhanced to ₹ 20 lakh Read More »
•BIOE3 Initiative of Department of Biotechnology aims for: •Economic Growth: oEnhance bio-economy of India, with a target to reach $300
Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BIOE3) Read More »
•The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India’s proposed indigenous space station, planned by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). •Operational Period:
Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) Read More »
•ISRO-DBT Agreement: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have inked an agreement to design and
ISRO-DBT agreement on biotech experiments in space station Read More »
•Scurvy is a disease caused due to severe vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, crucial for collagen production and tissue health.
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•Location: Nkoltang, on the outskirts of Libreville commune, Gabon. •Area: Covers over 105 hectares. •Developer: Developed by SOLEN Renewal, a
Plain Ayeme solar plant project in Gabon Read More »
•Doli Yatra Protest: The Kondh tribal community in Andhra Pradesh organized the ‘doli yatra’ to demand better roads to their
Kondh tribe in A.P. organize ‘doliyatra’; demand better roads Read More »
•Impact Event: A massive meteorite, 37-58 km in diameter, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, estimated to be 50-200 times
Ancient meteorite was ‘giant fertiliser bomb’ for life on earth Read More »
•Support for Integration: India advocates for greater financial integration among BRICS member countries. •Local Currency Trade: PM Modi emphasized the
Brics Summit 2024 in Kazan, Russia Read More »
•Kala-Azar: India is on the verge of eliminating kala-azar as a public health issue, aiming for WHO certification. Cases have
India must not let its guard down on kala-azar, trachoma Read More »
•Cyclone Dana: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted Cyclone “Dana” to become a severe cyclonic storm by October 23,
Cyclone Dana to make landfall in Odisha Read More »
•Supreme Court Statement: SC criticized Punjab and Haryana govts for inconsistent enforcement of penalties for stubble burning. •Violate Rights: SC
Stubble burning goes against right to live in pollution-free space Read More »
•Bilateral Meeting: PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS summit.
Modi meets Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit Read More »
•India’s Growth Projections: The IMF maintained its June projections, expecting India to grow at 7% for the fiscal year ending
IMF retains India’s growth projection at 7% for FY25 Read More »
•Bilateral Agreement Extension: India and Singapore agreed to extend the ‘Joint Military Training-Army’ agreement for an additional five years. •Defence
India-Singapore Agreement on joint development, production of equipment for armed forces Read More »
•First Corporate Agreement: Google announced a partnership to buy nuclear energy from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power.
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•Agreement: India and China agreed on “patrolling arrangements” to resolve military stand-off at Line of Actual Control (LAC). •Friction Points:
India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions Read More »
•Article Removal: Wikipedia removed the article “Asian News International vs. Wikimedia Foundation,” marking a first in its history. •Court Ruling:
Wikipedia takes down article after Delhi HC order Read More »
•Definition: Flags of Convenience refer to the practice of registering ships in countries with lax regulations, such as Panama and
Flags of Convenience Read More »
•UPI Launch: The Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has officially introduced India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enhance its digital payment
Maldives introduces India’s UPI Read More »
•The Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission (SBM) was launched in 2014 with the goal of achieving universal sanitation coverage by
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•The government has launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, for faster adoption of electric vehicles •The scheme shall be implemented from
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•Recent government data as part of the NAMASTE scheme, from over 3,000 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), reveals that 92% of
•The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the GI tag to eight products from Assam, including traditional food items.
•The ₹1,236-crore Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), recently approved by the Union Cabinet, is scheduled for launch in March 2028.. •India’s
•Israel said its troops had launched raids inside Lebanon, starting its widely expected ground operations after two weeks of devastating
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA Read More »
•Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres “persona non grata”, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran’s missile attack on
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA Read More »
•Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.
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•Britain’s last coal-fired power plant closed, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked Industrial Revolution. •The
•The Protected Area Network in Assam occupies about 5 % of the State’s geographical area. •The PAN includes 5 National
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•Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of
•Switzerland police arrested four persons recently for their involvement in the death of a 64-year-old American woman by a ‘suicide
•Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk led the ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ to demand to demand Statehood, inclusion of Ladakh under the sixth schedule of
•Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the hill districts of the State for another
•The P-75I, it intends to design and build conventional submarines indigenously. •An air independent propulsion (AIP) module developed by DRDO
•As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up
