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22May 2025

Shirui Lily Festival Returns Amid Fragile Peace

Shirui Lily Festival Returns Amid Fragile Peace Why in the News ? After a two-year break due to ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, the Shirui Lily Festival 2023 has resumed in Ukhrul, Manipur. This marks the first major tourism event in the state since violence erupted in May 2023. It showcases the resilience …

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22May 2025

UIDAI Refuses Fingerprint Access of Deceased Individuals

UIDAI Refuses Fingerprint Access of Deceased Individuals Why in the News ? The UIDAI informed the Madras High Court that it cannot provide demographic details of deceased individuals using fingerprints due to legal restrictions under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and technological limitations, in response to a Tamil Nadu police request. This decision highlights the complex …

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22May 2025

Government Launches Three Digital Food Security Apps

Government Launches Three Digital Food Security Apps Why in the News ? Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata apps in New Delhi. These apps aim to strengthen India’s food security architecture by integrating digital governance, enhancing transparency, and improving efficiency in the public distribution system. This initiative aligns …

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21May 2025

KURMA MELA: THE SCIENCE OF THE MASS NESTING OF OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES

KURMA MELA: THE SCIENCE OF THE MASS NESTING OF OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES Why in the News? The olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the olive red turtle or olive ridley tortoise, is a vulnerable sea turtle species that has shown remarkable resilience by surviving mass extinctions, continental drift, and rising sea levels over …

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21May 2025

India Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Threat

India Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Threat Why in the News? In a significant development for national news of India and public app news, India received the WHO certification for the elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. This achievement marks a major success in public …

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21May 2025

Navigating India-US Relations Beyond the Pakistan Trap

Navigating India-US Relations Beyond the Pakistan Trap Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: Recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which appeared sympathetic towards Pakistan, have sparked dismay in India and rekindled …

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21May 2025

From Karnataka to the World: Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Win

From Karnataka to the World: Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Win   In a groundbreaking moment for Indian and regional literature, 76-year-old Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq has won the 2025 International Booker Prize for her acclaimed short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. This historic win is significant on …

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21May 2025

India’s Silent Wall: A Himalayan Defense Revolution Against China

India’s Wall of Defense Is Rising — Not of Bricks, But of Willpower While global powers negotiate diplomatically, India is quietly transforming its border strategy into a high-altitude masterclass in defense readiness. From Siachen to Arunachal Pradesh, strategic infrastructure is springing up across rugged terrain—helipads, airstrips, surveillance outposts, and road links—symbolizing a powerful new message …

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21May 2025

The Story of Two Chinas: Why Taiwan Matters to Beijing

The Story of Two Chinas: Why Taiwan Matters to Beijing In the aftermath of World War II, China was torn by a brutal civil war between two rival factions—the nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) led by Chiang Kai-shek and the Communist Party under Mao Zedong. By 1949, the communists emerged victorious, and the defeated KMT fled across …

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21May 2025

How Does a New Country Get International Recognition? Process, Criteria, and Contemporary Examples

How Does a New Country Get International Recognition? Process, Criteria, and Contemporary Examples   In the modern world, the creation of a new country is not just about declaring independence—it involves a complex process of meeting legal, political, and diplomatic conditions. The issue often makes headlines, such as the recent discussions around Balstan or other …

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