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04Jun 2025

PM Modi to Inaugurate Chenab Rail Bridge

PM Modi to Inaugurate Chenab Rail Bridge Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the highest bridge in India, the Chenab Rail Bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir on June 6. This Chenab Bridge inauguration marks a significant milestone in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, showcasing India’s engineering excellence and …

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04Jun 2025

India Plans Phased Exit from Polio Surveillance Network

India Plans Phased Exit from Polio Surveillance Network Why in the News? The Indian government, in collaboration with WHO, has proposed a phased reduction of the National Polio Surveillance Network (NPSN) starting June 2025. The move raises concerns among public health experts due to ongoing global polio threats and job uncertainties, potentially impacting India’s polio …

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04Jun 2025

EC Launches Real-Time Voter Turnout Reporting System

EC Launches Real-Time Voter Turnout Reporting System Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a tech-driven system to provide real-time updates on voting turnout, aimed at ensuring transparency and reducing delays. This system, which includes the new VTR App and ECINET App, will be deployed ahead of the upcoming Bihar …

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04Jun 2025

Ladakh Recognises Five Official Languages in 2025

Ladakh Recognises Five Official Languages in 2025 Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated the Ladakh Official Languages Regulation 2025, which designates English, Hindi, Urdu, Bhoti, and Purgi as official languages for governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh, effective across the entire region. This move aligns with efforts to promote linguistic diversity …

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04Jun 2025

HOT SPRINGS REVEAL NEW ANTIBIOTIC POTENTIAL

HOT SPRINGS REVEAL NEW ANTIBIOTIC POTENTIAL Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3: Health Why in the News? Researchers from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) have discovered antimicrobial-producing bacteria in the Rajgir hot spring in Bihar, India. Their study, published in the Indian Journal of Microbiology, highlights the …

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04Jun 2025

Ram Jal Setu Project: Solving Rajasthan Water Crisis

Ram Jal Setu Link Project: Addressing Rajasthan’s Water Crisis Through Strategic River Interlinking The Ram Jal Setu Link Project, formerly known as the East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), is a groundbreaking river interlinking initiative aimed at tackling the persistent Rajasthan water crisis. This ambitious project on Rajasthan addresses the critical question: does Rajasthan have water? …

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04Jun 2025

How 2025 KX8 and 2025 JR Are Reminding Us Why Space Vigilance Matters

Two Near-Earth Asteroids, One Week: How 2025 KX8 and 2025 JR Are Reminding Us Why Space Vigilance Matters The final days of May and the early days of June 2025 have brought spacewatchers an astronomical double feature. Two near-Earth asteroids—2025 JR and 2025 KX8—are making unusually close flybys of our planet, sparking global interest in …

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03Jun 2025

Sharp Decline in Net FDI Raises Concerns

Sharp Decline in Net FDI Raises Concerns Why in the News? According to the RBI Bulletin (May 2025), India’s net FDI for FY 2024-25 has drastically dropped to $353 million, despite gross inflows of $81 billion, raising serious concerns over investor confidence, capital formation, and FDI composition. Understanding the FDI Decline: Despite headline gross FDI …

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03Jun 2025

France Considers Extending Nuclear Shield in Europe

France Considers Extending Nuclear Shield in Europe Why in the News? On May 14, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed openness to stationing France nuclear weapons in other European countries. This proposal, detailed in a recently released white paper pdf, outlines France’s vision for expanding its nuclear deterrence capabilities. The move comes amid growing security …

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03Jun 2025

Japan’s AI Law Prioritises Innovation Over Regulation

Japan’s AI Law Prioritises Innovation Over Regulation Why in the News? In May 2025, Japan enacted a landmark AI legislation promoting innovation-first policies over rigid rules. Unlike the EU’s risk-based model, Japan focuses on voluntary cooperation, aiming to strengthen AI-led growth while ensuring ethical AI development and global collaboration. This approach to AI legislation in …

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