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OUT OF THE WOODS IN GUJARAT: WHY ASIATIC LION’S FUTURE CAN’T BE SECURED BY NUMBERS ALONE Why in the News? The population of Asiatic lions (Panthera leo leo), also known as the Indian lion or Gujarat lion, has reached 891 in 2025, up from under 200 in the 1960s. This remarkable growth highlights the success …
Read MoreDo Palestine and Jordan Share a Real Border? Here’s What You Need to Know Maps often give the impression that the Palestine Jordan border is a direct and open land boundary, especially along the eastern edge of the West Bank. But if you’re wondering whether Palestinians can freely cross into Jordan or if the border …
Read MoreUSA Test LGM-30 Minuteman III Missile: Strategic Defense and Deterrence LGM-30 Minuteman III Missile Test 2025: Enhancing Strategic Readiness and Missile Defense The nuclear-capable LGM-30 Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) remains a cornerstone of the United States’ nuclear triad, complementing submarine-launched ballistic missiles and strategic bombers. In May 2025, the US Air Force conducted …
Read MoreShirui Lily Festival 2025 Manipur: Culture, Conservation & Current Affairs Insight The Shirui Lily Festival 2025, a prominent festival in India, is set to take place from May 20 to 24 in Ukhrul district, Manipur state. This vibrant celebration, often considered a highlight of Manipur Day festivities, honors the rare Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), also …
Read MoreRaja Ram Mohan Roy Jayanti 2025: Remembering the Father of Indian Renaissance Observed on: May 22, 2025 Occasion: 253rd Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy Born: 1772, Radhanagar, Bengal Presidency (modern-day West Bengal) Raja Ram Mohan Roy, often referred to simply as Ram Mohan Roy, is celebrated as a visionary social reformer who spearheaded …
Read MoreOverfishing in India: Crisis, Collapse, and Reform Paths Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Focus: India’s marine fisheries sector faces severe stress due to overfishing, bycatch, and regulatory loopholes, threatening biodiversity and small-scale fishers’ livelihoods. With the International Day for Biological Diversity as a backdrop, there is growing urgency …
Read MoreINSV Kaundinya Honours Ancient Maritime Legacy Why in the News ? The Indian Navy has commissioned INSV Kaundinya, a recreated ancient stitched sailing vessel, at Karwar Naval Base. Named after the legendary Indian mariner Kaundinya, it will retrace ancient trade routes to Southeast Asia and Oman by end-2025, highlighting India’s rich maritime exploration history and …
Read MoreClimate Change to Intensify Cyclones, Threaten Ecosystems Why in the News ? A recent study warns that under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, global warming will make tropical cyclones more intense and frequent, expanding their reach to new regions and severely endangering ecosystems like mangroves worldwide by 2100. This highlights the urgent need for climate change …
Read MoreBanu Mushtaq Wins Booker for Heart Lamp Why in the News ? Kannada author Banu Mushtaq won the 2025 International Booker Prize for her short story collection Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. The book explores Muslim women’s inner lives, marking only the second time a Kannada author has been honoured by Booker, highlighting the …
Read MoreUS Launches $175 Billion Space-Based Missile Shield Why in the News ? The US has unveiled the Golden Dome, a $175 billion space-based missile defense program aimed at intercepting missiles at all phases of flight. Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, it seeks to counter threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, while potentially impacting …
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