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WHO Declares Kenya Free from Sleeping Sickness Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness or African sleeping sickness, adding to a growing list of African nations that have successfully controlled this tse tse fly–borne parasitic disease. This achievement marks …
Read MoreEC Clarifies No Separate Draft Roll Omission List Why in the News? The Election Commission (EC) informed the Supreme Court that it is not legally required to prepare or share a separate list of names missing from draft electoral rolls, responding to a plea by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). EC’s Stand on Draft Electoral …
Read MoreNiger Probes Auction of Rare Martian Meteorite Why in the News? A 24.5 kg Martian meteorite named NWA 16788, discovered in Niger in 2023, was auctioned at Sotheby’s for $4.3 million. The Niger government questions the legality of its export and has launched an investigation into potential illicit trafficking. This rare specimen, believed to have …
Read MoreSatya Pal Malik: Governor, Critic, Political Maverick Why in the News? Satya Pal Malik, former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and a rare vocal critic of PM Modi while in office, passed away on August 5, 2025 — the sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation. His controversial tenure and allegations drew national attention. Controversies and …
Read MoreGovernment Launches Exclusive Handloom Expo and Handloom Haat Initiative Why in the News? On the occasion of the 11th National Handloom Day (August 5, 2025), the Ministry of Textiles launched an exclusive handloom expo and handloom haat at Janpath, New Delhi, to celebrate India’s rich textile heritage and support traditional artisans. This initiative aims to …
Read MoreUN Restarts Talks for Global Plastics Treaty Why in the News ? The UN has resumed negotiations in Geneva with delegates from 180 countries to forge a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution after talks failed in Busan in 2023. The urgency stems from its impact on health, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Fresh Diplomatic Push to …
Read MoreFlash Floods Devastate Dharali, Uttarkashi District Why in the News ? On August 5, flash floods and mudslides ravaged Dharali village in Uttarkashi, killing at least four. Triggered by extreme rainfall events, the disaster highlighted the region’s vulnerable topography, with rescue operations involving SDRF, NDRF, Army, and other forces. Flash Flood Tragedy and Rescue Response: …
Read MoreSwachhata Challenge Launched to Promote Clean Delhi Why in the News ? Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Swachhata Challenge under the Freedom from Garbage campaign to mark India’s 78th Independence year. The initiative aims to boost public participation, especially youth, through a chain of cleanliness nominations. Swachhata Challenge: Key Highlights and Objectives The …
Read MoreHimachal HC Declares Encroachment Law Unconstitutional Why in the News ? The Himachal High Court struck down Section 163-A of the HP Land Revenue Act, 1954, calling it unconstitutional for enabling the regularisation of encroachments. The HP High Court directed the government to initiate eviction proceedings by February 28, 2026. High Court Verdict and Legal …
Read MoreEighty Years After Hiroshima: Revisiting Nuclear Norms Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resources GS Paper – 3 Nuclear Technology Why in the News? August 6, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, reigniting global discussions on nuclear disarmament, proliferation, and the norm of non-use of nuclear weapons amid rising …
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