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Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: The Eternal Voice of Thumri Why in the News? Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away due to age-related ailments. A Padma Vibhushan awardee and the finest exponent of Thumri, he symbolized the syncretic culture of Varanasi and enriched India’s semi-classical and devotional music traditions. His legacy serves as a …
Read MoreRogue Planet Cha 1107-7626 Blurs Line Between Stars and Planets Why in the News? Astronomers have discovered a rogue planet, Cha 1107-7626, around 620 light-years away in the Chamaeleon constellation, consuming six billion tonnes of gas and dust per second—a growth rate that challenges current distinctions between planets and stars in astrophysics. This discovery has …
Read MoreGST Overhaul: Balancing Reform with Fiscal Prudence Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Fiscal Policy, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The recent overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), effective from September 22, 2025, rationalized the tax structure by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs, redistributing items into 5% and 18% categories. While this …
Read MoreIN LADAKH, THE UT EXPERIMENT HAS FAILED TO BALANCE SECURITY WITH SENSITIVITY Why in the news? ● Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest under the National Security Act has given more momentum and visibility to the issues concerning Ladakh. ○ September 24 violence: deaths, injuries, and detentions occurred. ○ Killing of four youths deepened anger and made demands …
Read MoreFather of the Nation’s Vision and 50 Years of Regional Rural Banks “Back to the Villages” – Gandhiji’s Dream Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, always believed that “India lives in her villages.” Rural upliftment, for him, was the soul of Swaraj. To bring his vision alive, the Government of India launched the Regional …
Read MoreUPSC at 100: History, Reforms & Key Facts for Competitive Exams The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India’s central recruiting agency, completed 100 years on October 1, 2025. Celebrated as the guardian of meritocracy, it ensures that recruitment to the civil services remains fair, transparent, and impartial. For competitive exam aspirants, knowing the history, reforms, …
Read MoreSonam Wangchuk Detained Under National Security Act Why in the News ? Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, sparking debate over India’s preventive detention laws. The move, used earlier against activists and protesters, has reignited concerns about civil liberties and misuse of executive power. Understanding the National …
Read MoreAstroSat Completes a Decade of Stellar Discoveries Why in the News ? AstroSat, India’s first space-based astronomy observatory, has completed 10 years of successful operation since its launch on September 28, 2015. Despite a five-year design life, it continues to provide valuable multi-wavelength astronomical data and remarkable discoveries across the electromagnetic spectrum. A Decade of …
Read MorePanchayati Raj Ministry Launches Sabki Yojana Abhiyaan Why in the News ? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will launch the ‘Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas’ Abhiyaan from October 2, to prepare Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for 2026–27. The campaign aims to strengthen participatory governance, improve service delivery, and promote tribal empowerment. Promoting Participatory Rural Governance: …
Read MoreHimachal’s Cold Desert Joins UNESCO Global Biosphere Network Why in the News ? The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, marking India’s 13th addition. The recognition highlights its importance in sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and community-based ecological management. Global Recognition for Conservation Efforts: …
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