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Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Philippines, Nine Lakh Evacuated Why in the News ? Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines, forcing evacuation of over nine lakh people, killing two, and disrupting air traffic. The typhoon, with winds up to 230 kmph, caused flooding, landslides, and major damage before weakening over Luzon Island. As extreme weather events …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Captures First-Ever Close Solar Eruption Data Why in the News ? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and NASA have made the first spectroscopic observations of a coronal mass ejection (CME) using the VELC payload aboard Aditya-L1, marking a milestone in understanding solar eruptions near the sun’s surface. This breakthrough could contribute …
Read MoreICAR Study Links Soil Carbon Loss to Climate Change Why in the News ? A recent ICAR study, led by eight scientists including Director-General Mangi Lal Jat, reveals that climate change and imbalanced fertilizer use are accelerating the decline of soil organic carbon in India’s arable lands, threatening soil health and agricultural sustainability. This decline …
Read MorePakistan Approves Controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill Why in the News? Pakistan’s joint parliamentary committee has approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, sparking political controversy as the Opposition accuses the government of undermining the Supreme Court’s authority. The amendment proposes major changes, including creating a Federal Constitutional Court and restructuring military leadership, in a move …
Read MoreAssam Introduces Bill to Ban Polygamy Statewide Why in the News? The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, proposing up to seven years of imprisonment for offenders. The Bill aims to promote gender justice and social equality, with limited exceptions, much like how …
Read MoreIndia’s Strategic Autonomy in Russian Oil Trade Syllabus: GS-2: Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, Regional Groupings, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in the News? India’s continued import of Russian crude oil amid U.S. and E.U. pressure has become a litmus test for its strategic autonomy. With Western nations urging India to …
Read MoreReconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India Syllabus: GS-2 Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development, Issues Related to SCs & STs GS-3 Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GS Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released a new policy framework titled “Reconciling Conservation and Community …
Read MoreTanzania Faces Global Criticism Over Post-Election Killings Why in News ? Following Tanzania’s October 29 general election, rights groups have condemned widespread reprisal killings, arbitrary detentions, and media restrictions. The Opposition boycott and Internet blackout deepened concerns over democratic backsliding and human rights violations under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s controversial re-election with 98% votes. Post-Election …
Read MoreChina Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier Why in the News ? China has officially commissioned its third aircraft carrier, Fujian, marking a major milestone in its naval modernization drive. The carrier, equipped with an electromagnetic launch system, represents a leap in China’s efforts to project power and rival the U.S. Navy’s capabilities. Fujian: …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs Nationwide Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India directed all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public areas like schools, hospitals, and transport hubs within two weeks, citing rising dog-bite incidents and prioritising public safety over existing Animal Birth Control (ABC) 2023 …
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