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Why in the news? The Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces growing threats from climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and overfishing. Urgent global action is needed to preserve this irreplaceable ecosystem and its biodiversity. The Great Barrier Reef: A Threatened Natural Wonder The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24) brings together global leaders to discuss issues like inclusive growth, infrastructure investment, and technology democratization, with key Indian political figures attending. Overview of WEF Annual Meeting: The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is held from January 20-24 in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for murder. The Supreme Court’s doctrine of “rarest of rare” considers aggravating and mitigating factors in death penalty cases, sparking debate over fairness in sentencing. Key Developments in Kolkata Case: Sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticized the ED for misinterpreting PMLA’s bail provisions, emphasizing uniform application of exceptions for women, minors, and sick individuals during a bail plea hearing for an accused in a money laundering case. SC Criticizes ED’s Interpretation of Bail Provisions under PMLA: The Supreme Court (SC) criticized the Enforcement …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The ASI has resumed excavations at the Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Odisha after 60 years, uncovering relics like a colossal Buddha head and exploring links between Odisha’s Buddhist heritage and Southeast Asian culture. Excavations at Ratnagiri Uncover Ancient Buddhist Site: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed excavations at the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has been confirmed as the host for the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025, scheduled from October 31 to November 27. This marks India’s first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad. India to Host FIDE World Cup 2025: India is set to host the prestigious FIDE World …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Education , Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The ongoing conflict between UGC regulations and State University Acts, particularly over Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlights disputes on Centre-State relations and federalism. This issue has caused leadership crises in universities across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Punjab, necessitating judicial clarity on the scope of delegated legislation. Background of …
Read MoreReference: GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology Why in the News? A Commission of The Lancet journal has proposed redefining obesity. The new definition looks beyond Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole criterion. It includes assessments of organ functioning and physical symptoms linked to obesity. This approach aims to provide …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A rare planet parade featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars formed a stunning arc in the night sky, offering a spectacular celestial event and an opportunity for sky enthusiasts to witness a unique astronomical alignment. What is the Planet Parade? A rare celestial phenomenon occurred as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of Exercise LA PEROUSE, a multinational naval exercise aimed at enhancing maritime security and promoting regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Key Objectives and Activities The exercise emphasizes maritime surveillance, interdiction operations, and air operations to improve regional …
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