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Legal Battle Over Tansen’s Tomb Finally Settled Why in the News? The Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently dismissed a plea seeking to perform religious and cultural practices at Tansen’s tomb, located within the protected monument of Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus’s tomb, upheld by the ASI under the Ancient Monuments Act, 1958. Historical Importance of the …
Read MoreEarth’s Oldest Rocks Discovered in Northern Quebec Why in the News? A new study reveals that rocks from the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt in Quebec, Canada are dated at 4.16 billion years old, making them the oldest rock formations on Earth and offering rare insight into the Hadean eon, Earth’s earliest geological era. This discovery of …
Read MoreGlobal Potato Research Centre Approved in Agra Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of a South Asia Regional Centre of the International Potato Center (CIP) in Agra, aimed at improving food security, enhancing potato and sweet potato productivity, and supporting farmers in India and South Asia. Functions and Goals …
Read MoreIndia’s Coastline Length Increases by 3,500 Km Why in the News? India’s coastline length has increased by nearly 3,582 km (48%) due to more accurate satellite measurements and inclusion of offshore islands, impacting territorial understanding, coastal regulations, and development planning. This significant change in the Indian coastline measurement has far-reaching implications for various aspects of …
Read MoreISRAEL’S STRATEGIC STRIKE ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS? In June 2025, Israel executed a daring set of covert operations called “Operation Narnia”, targeting Iran’s nuclear scientists and military commanders. Simultaneously, …
Read MoreCosmic Swarm: Vera Rubin Observatory Spots Over 2,000 Asteroids in a Single Night In a dazzling debut for modern astronomy, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has identified over 2,100 previously unknown asteroids in just one night of images, marking a revolutionary leap in our ability to map our cosmic neighborhood. This state-of-the-art asteroid …
Read MoreINDIA REJECTS SCO STATEMENT SEEN AS PRO-PAKISTAN Why in the News? India’s objection: India refused to sign a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China. Terror omission: The statement excluded the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir which killed 26 Indian tourists. Pro-Pak stance: India said the document favoured Pakistan’s …
Read MoreINDIA TO DEVELOP SEA PROTOCOL TO BOOST MANGO EXPORTS Why in the News? New initiative: India is developing a sea transport protocol for mango exports to reduce spoilage and maintain quality. Export boost: The protocol aims to expand mango shipments to distant overseas markets at lower costs. Government support: The initiative is led by APEDA …
Read More₹95,000 CRORE SURPLUS LIKELY IN GST COMPENSATION FUND BY 2026 GST Council to Review Compensation Fund Surplus Surplus estimate: The GST Compensation Fund may have a ₹95,000 crore surplus by March 31, 2026. Liabilities cleared: This projection comes after clearing all state dues and debt liabilities incurred during the compensation period. Council review: The GST …
Read MoreSTAGGERED POLLS NOT AN IMMUTABLE FEATURE: FORMER CJI CHANDRACHUD Constitutional Debate on Simultaneous Elections Former CJI’s view: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud submitted a written opinion to the Parliamentary Joint Committee of the Lok Sabha reviewing the Simultaneous Elections Bill, which is currently under legal scrutiny. Constitutional perspective: He stated that free and fair elections are a …
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