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Why in the news? Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4, the first private astronaut mission to the ISS involving an Indian, highlighting India’s growing role in international space exploration. Mission Overview: Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4): The upcoming private spaceflight mission to the International Space Station …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Economic Survey 2024-25 was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining India’s steady economic growth amidst global uncertainties, with recommendations for deregulation and business-friendly reforms to boost consumption, employment, and innovation. Global Economic Concerns: The 2024-25 Economic Survey highlights the unfavorable global economic environment. Global trade and investment have slowed, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) study revealed a 30% increase in India’s tiger population over two decades, attributing the success to protected areas and effective conservation efforts, despite global wildlife declines. Tiger Population in India Sees 30% Increase: A recent study by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Karnataka became the second state, after Kerala, to implement the Supreme Court’s directive permitting withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment for terminally ill patients with no hope of recovery, enabling them to choose a dignified death. Karnataka Implements Right to Die with Dignity: Karnataka has issued an order implementing the Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Environment announced four new Ramsar sites in India—two in Tamil Nadu, one each in Sikkim and Jharkhand—bringing the national total to 89, reaffirming India’s top position in Asia for Ramsar sites. India Adds Four New Ramsar Sites: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the inclusion …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development Focus: The Economic Survey 2024-25 forecasts India’s growth between 6.3% and 6.8% for 2025-26, citing strong economic fundamentals but acknowledging uncertainties in urban demand and investment. It emphasizes the need for deregulation, fostering trust, and indigenising key sectors to meet growth aspirations for 2047. India’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood couuntries Why in the News? Recently, Myanmar’s prolonged turmoil highlights the inability of global and regional actors to mediate effectively, leaving internal dialogue as the only viable solution to end its persistent crisis. Introduction Myanmar’s ongoing crisis, triggered by the 2021 military coup, has plunged the nation into …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Inter-State Relations , Dispute Redressal Mechanisms ,Tribunals , Water Resources Focus: The Yamuna River became a political flashpoint after Delhi Chief Minister accused Haryana of releasing contaminated water, jeopardizing public health. Amid election campaigns, the focus shifted to the river’s pollution, water shortages, and declining ecological flow, highlighting the need for inter-state cooperation …
Read MoreIntroduction On January 30, 2025, Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A of the Indian Navy achieved a historic milestone by sailing through Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth. This remarkable feat underscores India’s maritime capabilities and the growing role of its naval forces in global exploration and endurance missions. What is Point …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The BHASHINI platform, launched under the National Language Translation Mission, aims to break language barriers by offering AI-powered translation services in 22 Indian languages, fostering digital inclusivity, and recently adopted by Tripura. BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India): BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) is an AI-driven language translation platform under the National …
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