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Kaziranga Records Third-Highest Tiger Density Nationally Why in the News? On Global Tiger Day, Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) was reported to have the third-highest tiger density in India after Bandipur and Corbett, with 18.65 tigers per 100 sq. km, marking a notable increase in tiger population and underscoring the success of wildlife habitat conservation …
Read MoreBarbados Threadsnake Rediscovered After Two Decades Missing Why in the News? The Barbados threadsnake, considered the world’s smallest-known snake, was rediscovered after nearly 20 years. This elusive species of blind snake, previously feared extinct, was spotted by researchers in Barbados, reviving hope for other “lost to science” endemic reptiles and highlighting the importance of wildlife …
Read MoreRapid Melting of Turkiye’s Mount Cilo Glaciers Why in the News ? Mountain glaciers on Cilo Mountain, the second-largest glacier zone in southeastern Turkey, are experiencing rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change impact. Experts warn that nearly 50% of ice cover has disappeared over the past four decades, intensifying heatwaves and drought. This …
Read MoreEminent Economist Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85 Why in News ? Meghnad Desai, India-born British economist and House of Lords member, passed away at 85. A renowned academic, columnist, and political thinker, Desai significantly contributed to economic policy, India-UK ties, and public discourse on economics, society, and politics. About Life and Academic Journey of …
Read MoreBreaking the Silence: Combating Child Trafficking in Bihar’s Orchestra Networks Syllabus: GS 2 ● Child trafficking in India ● Social development Why in the News? Bihar has emerged as a hotspot for child trafficking, particularly in orchestra troupes that exploit underage girls. Despite robust legal frameworks, systemic collapse, poor enforcement, social stigma, and geographic vulnerabilities …
Read MoreIndia’s Inequality Versus Its Gini Coefficient Ranking Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, Issues relating to poverty and hunger. WHY IN THE NEWS? The Gini coefficient, also known as the gini index, a widely used inequality index, recently ranked India as one of the world’s most equal societies, assigning it a …
Read MoreINDIA’S SLUMS IN FLOODPLAINS: A LOOMING CLIMATE CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Climate change and associated issues GS-2: ● Poverty and vulnerable section of society Why in the News? A new study published in Nature Cities reveals that India has the world’s highest number of slum-dwellers—over 158 million—residing in flood-prone areas, particularly in the Ganga delta. …
Read MoreFive Years of NEP: Transition, Progress, and Gaps Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Education, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Issues Relating to Development WHY IN THE NEWS? As the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, also known as the new education policy, marks five years since its launch, it’s time to assess …
Read MoreSC urges EC for inclusion in Bihar electoral revision Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to prioritize mass inclusion and accept Aadhaar and EPIC as valid identity proofs in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, pushing back against EC’s concerns about forgery ahead of the draft publication …
Read MoreDivya Deshmukh Wins Women’s World Cup in Chess Why in News? Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess prodigy, created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in the final. She also became India’s 88th Grandmaster, marking a significant milestone in Indian chess history. Historic Victory at …
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