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Sri Aurobindo’s Birth Anniversary: Tributes by Leaders Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary. Both leaders highlighted his contributions to India’s freedom struggle, philosophy, spirituality, and nation-building, which continue to inspire generations towards building a self-reliant and spiritually …
Read MoreStrong Earthquake Jolts Tonga Islands Region, No Tsunami Why in the News? A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Tonga Islands region at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake’s epicenter was located at 18.40°S latitude and 172.39°W longitude. No tsunami warning has been issued, minimizing immediate large-scale risks. Key Highlights of the Event: Earthquake …
Read MoreIndia to Build Indigenous Air Defence by 2035 Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced the launch of ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, India’s first indigenous air defence system, to be completed by 2035. The mission aims to provide comprehensive security cover to both strategic and civilian areas. Government’s Vision …
Read MoreAlaska Faces Record Flooding From Glacial Lake Outburst Why in the News ? Authorities in Alaska’s Juneau region have issued evacuation alerts as water from the Mendenhall Glacier’s glacial lake breached its ice dam, pushing river levels beyond record thresholds. Scientists warn that climate change is making such glacial outburst floods more frequent and dangerous. …
Read MoreTributes Paid to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Why in the News ? On his death anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Sadaiv Atal Memorial in New Delhi to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s statesman, poet, and Bharat Ratna awardee. Several Union Ministers and leaders joined the homage. …
Read MoreAtmanirbhar Bharat and Path to Viksit Bharat Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Growth & DevelopmentGS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? On August 15, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort. He emphasized self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) as the foundation for building a Viksit Bharat by …
Read MoreTHE POLITICS OF INSURGENCY, THE DECLINE OF NAXALISM Why in the News? Recent discourse on terrorism highlights a contrast: while global doomsday predictions warn of rising threats, India is witnessing a decline in militancy and ideologically-driven terrorism. Historically, predictions have often been unreliable, with few proving accurate. In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), growing …
Read MoreIndia’s Organ Donation Rate Remains Critically Low Why in the News? India recorded 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever in a year, yet the donation rate stands at just 0.81 per million, far below global leaders like Spain (52 pmp), highlighting a persistent organ availability gap. This news brings attention to the critical …
Read MoreIndia Reaches 100 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Milestone Why in the News? India has achieved a historic milestone of 100 GW solar PV module manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). This reflects rapid growth from just 2.3 GW in 2014, strengthening India’s path toward Atmanirbhar Bharat and 500 GW renewable …
Read MoreNPG Reviews 7 Infrastructure Projects under PM GatiShakti Why in the News? The Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti reviewed seven key infrastructure projects spanning railways, roads, logistics, and textiles in its 98th meeting in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance logistics efficiency, connectivity, and socio-economic development across multiple states. Key Highlights of …
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