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Direct Action Day and Role of Gopal Patha Why in the News ? The upcoming film on the Great Calcutta Killings of 1946 has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Gopal ‘Patha’ Mukherjee, a local strongman who organized Hindu resistance during the Direct Action Day riots. Historians call the riots a precursor to Partition. Background: …
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project Faces Tribal Rights Dispute Why in the News ? The Tribal Council of Great and Little Nicobar has complained to the Union Tribal Affairs Minister that the Forest Rights of Nicobarese tribes under FRA 2006 were not settled before granting clearances for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project. Concerns of the Tribal …
Read MoreNational Space Day Celebrated to Honour Chandrayaan-3 Why in the News ? India is celebrating its second National Space Day (23rd August 2025) to commemorate Chandrayaan-3’s successful lunar landing in 2023. ISRO organised the National Space Meet 2.0, engaging ministries, academia, and startups to shape India’s space applications roadmap for the coming decade. About Chandrayaan-3 …
Read MoreNational Animal Birth Control Strategy: Need for Unified Action Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Health Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 stress that Delhi cannot reduce its stray dog population in isolation. Only a pan-India coordinated programme backed by monitoring committees, adequate funding, NGO participation, …
Read MoreTHE SKILLS CHECK: REINVENTING INDIA’S VOCATIONAL TRAINING Syllabus: GS-2: Development of sectors related to Education. Skill Development Why in the News? On August 15, the Prime Minister highlighted reforms to boost domestic consumption and employment. While GST recalibration may spur growth, experts argue India must simultaneously overhaul its Vocational Education and Training (VET) system to …
Read MoreBill Against Opposition: Threat to Federal Democracy Latest News: Constitutional Amendment Bill Sparks Political Storm Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resources GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Industrial Growth Industrial Policy Why in the News? The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, the …
Read MoreChina Builds World’s Largest Solar Farm on Plateau Why in the News? China is constructing the world’s largest solar farm over 510 sq. km on the Tibetan Plateau to accelerate its carbon neutrality goal by 2060. The project highlights China’s leadership in renewable energy and its effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions, showcasing a commitment …
Read MoreSC Questions Governors’ Indefinite Delay on State Bills Why in the News? The Supreme Court is hearing a Presidential Reference under Article 143 on whether it can prescribe timelines for governors and the president to act on bills passed by state legislatures. The case follows growing concerns over governors withholding bills indefinitely, raising questions about …
Read MoreDelhi Assembly Honours Vithalbhai Patel’s Historic Legacy Why in the News? The Delhi Assembly will commemorate Vithalbhai Patel, the first Indian President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly, through an exhibition, documentary film, and postal stamp release. The event highlights his role in India’s freedom struggle and parliamentary traditions. Highlights of the Commemoration: Exhibition titled …
Read MoreHuman Impact and Climate Change Threaten Antarctica Why in the News? A new scientific report has highlighted that Antarctica is experiencing rapid environmental changes due to rising global temperatures and increasing human activity, posing severe threats to its ice cover, ecosystems, and marine biodiversity in the Antarctic region. These developments could trigger global sea level …
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