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Haryana’s New Definition of Forest Sparks Controversy Why in the News ? The Haryana government has notified a new definition of ‘forest’, excluding areas like agro-forestry plantations, orchards, and linear plantations. Environmentalists and retired IFS officers have criticised it for diluting forest protection under FCA, 1980 and leaving Aravallis vulnerable to encroachment and mining. Key …
Read MoreNASA Discovers Uranus’s 29th Moon S/2025 U1 Why in the News? NASA has announced the discovery of the 29th moon of Uranus, named S/2025 U1, detected by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on 2nd February 2025. This new moon adds to Uranus’s growing family of natural satellites, updating the moon count for this distant …
Read MoreISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission: India’s Leap into Human Spaceflight Introduction India is on the verge of entering the elite club of nations capable of human spaceflight with its ambitious Gaganyaan mission. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan has announced that the first Gaganyaan-1 test flight will be conducted in December 2025, marking a …
Read MoreIndia’s Climate Taxonomy: Building a Credible Green Finance Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Renewable Energy GS-3: Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? In May 2024, the Ministry of Finance released India’s draft Climate Finance Taxonomy for public consultation. This “living framework” aims to mobilise green capital, prevent greenwashing, and align India’s finance sector with carbon …
Read MoreRemembering Rajiv Gandhi: Leader, Legacy, and Vision Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi, remembered as India’s youngest Prime Minister, is known for his contributions in technology, telecommunications, Panchayati Raj reforms, and modernisation of India’s economy. This tribute highlights the …
Read MoreParliament to Debate: Key Bills Including J&K Reorganisation Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. This bill seeks to further amend the J&K Reorganisation Act of 2019, which was a crucial part of the Kashmir Article 370 abrogation process. …
Read MoreIndia Post Rolls Out IT 2.0 Nationwide Digital Upgrade Why in the News ? India Post has launched IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology (APT), marking a major step in its digital transformation. The indigenously developed system offers enhanced features like QR-based payments, OTP deliveries, and DIGIPIN, strengthening the Digital India vision. Key Features of …
Read MoreAunta–Simaria Ganga Bridge Project to Boost Bihar Connectivity Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Aunta–Simaria Project in Gaya, Bihar on 22nd August 2025. The nearly 2-km-long Ganga bridge will improve connectivity between Mokama (Patna District) and Begusarai, reducing travel distance for heavy vehicles by almost 100 km. Project Details …
Read MoreViksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Begin October 3, 2025 Why in the News? Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan will be launched on October 3, 2025 and continue till October 18, promoting farmer-scientist interaction, technology adoption, and sustainable agriculture across Indian villages. Key Features of the Campaign: Duration: …
Read MoreCanada Battles Second-Worst Wildfire Season in History Why in the News? Canada is experiencing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with Canadian wildfires burning over 78,000 sq. km, more than double the 10-year average. Officials warn that hot and dry conditions, including significant precipitation deficits, may prolong the crisis into fall, threatening the Prairies, Atlantic …
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