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01Sep 2025

Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Explained Simply

Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Correcting Historical Blunders Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? India has decided to put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) into abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, citing Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border militancy. This marks …

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01Sep 2025

Educate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award

Educate Girls Wins 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award Why in the News? Educate Girls, an Indian NGO founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain, has become the first Indian organisation to win the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for its work in girls’ education in disadvantaged rural communities. Educate Girls – Work …

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01Sep 2025

Govt Launches Adi Vaani AI Tribal Translator

Govt Launches Adi Vaani AI Tribal Translator Why in the News? The Government of India is set to launch the Beta Version of Adi Vaani, the country’s first AI-powered translation tool for tribal languages. Developed under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, this initiative leverages advanced artificial intelligence, including large language models, to bridge communication gaps, preserve linguistic …

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01Sep 2025

INS Kadmatt Joins PNG 50th Independence Jubilee

INS Kadmatt Joins Papua New Guinea Jubilee Why in the News ? Indian Naval Ship INS Kadmatt, an indigenous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette, has arrived at Port Moresby to participate in Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. The visit underlines India’s Act East Policy and its vision for peace, stability, and growth in the …

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01Sep 2025

Rosewood Density Lowest in Tamil Nadu: Report 2025

Tamil Nadu Records Lowest Rosewood Tree Density Why in the News? A study by the Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST), Bengaluru revealed that Tamil Nadu has the lowest population density of Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), also known as East Indian Rosewood, in South India. The lapse of the Tamil Nadu Rosewood Trees (Conservation) …

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01Sep 2025

Green Credits Tied to Canopy Density Rule

Green Credits Now Linked to Canopy Density Why in the News? The Union Environment Ministry has revised rules under the Green Credit Programme (GCP), linking credits to tree survival and canopy density rather than mere numbers. Green credits will now be awarded after five years, only if 40% canopy density is achieved. Key Changes in …

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01Sep 2025

Telangana Nods 42% BC Quota in Local Bodies

Telangana Clears Bills for 42% BC Quota Why in the News? The Telangana Assembly has passed two Bills ensuring 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections, including gram panchayats, MPPs, ZPTCs, and MPTCs. This move, based on a socio-economic caste survey and empirical data, awaits the President’s assent, as earlier Bills and …

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30Aug 2025

SC Panel Urges Ban on Invasive Conocarpus Trees

SC Panel Recommends Ban on Conocarpus Plantations Why in the News ? The Supreme Court-mandated Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has recommended a ban on Conocarpus tree plantations across India. Widely planted for quick greenery and landscaping, the species poses serious threats to biodiversity, ecosystems, groundwater, and public health, prompting calls for a uniform nationwide prohibition. …

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30Aug 2025

Indian Navy’s Vital Role in Indian Ocean Security

Indian Navy Reaffirms Security Role in Indian Ocean Why in the News ? The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) hosted an Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion at Southern Naval Command, Kochi (Aug 27–28, 2025). Delegates from 19 member countries discussed maritime cooperation, technological innovation, and collective security, reaffirming the Indian Navy’s commitment to peace and stability …

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