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Multiple Dengue Virus Strains Raise India’s Public Health Concerns Why in News ? A nationwide ICMR surveillance study (2023–2025) has found the simultaneous circulation of all four dengue virus serotypes across several parts of India. The findings indicate increasing hyper-endemicity, raising concerns about severe infections and the effectiveness of future dengue vaccination programmes. Key Findings …
Read MoreAndromeda Galaxy Enters Middle Age As Star Formation Declines Why in the News ? A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal has produced the most detailed map of star formation in the Andromeda Galaxy over the past 500 million years, revealing that the galaxy is gradually entering its “middle age” with declining star-forming activity. …
Read MoreGuru Purnima Celebrated Nationwide Honouring Teachers And Spiritual Wisdom Why in the News ? Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is being celebrated across India on 29 July 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended greetings, highlighting the invaluable role of Gurus in imparting knowledge, values, and spiritual guidance. Guru Purnima 2026: …
Read MorePowerful Japan Earthquake Disrupts Lives, Transport And Semiconductor Industry Why in the News ? A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu Island on 29 July 2026, injuring at least 50 people, disrupting transportation, communication, and semiconductor production. The event highlights Japan’s seismic vulnerability and the global economic risks posed by disruptions in major chip manufacturing hubs. …
Read MoreSupreme Court Curbs Retrospective Environmental Clearance Through Administrative Orders Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has struck down the 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex post facto Environmental Clearance (EC) for projects started without prior approval. The judgment reinforces the precautionary principle, rule of law, and environmental governance under the Environment (Protection) …
Read MoreMisir Besra Arrest Marks Maoist Leadership Collapse in India Why in the News ? The arrest of Misir Besra, a senior CPI (Maoist) Politburo member, marks the near-complete dismantling of the organisation’s top leadership. It is a major milestone in India’s counter-insurgency campaign, though security experts caution that isolated Maoist violence may continue, affecting regional …
Read MoreRed Sea Conflict Reshapes India’s Crude Oil Security Strategy Why in the News ? The expanding West Asia conflict and Houthi threats to shipping through the Red Sea have raised concerns over India’s crude oil supplies. While Russian oil remains a key buffer, disruptions at major maritime chokepoints could affect global energy security, influencing investment …
Read MoreU.S. Sanctions Bill Targets Russian Oil Importing Nations Why in the News ? The U.S. Senate has fast-tracked the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026, proposing tariffs up to 100% on countries importing Russian crude oil. The move could significantly affect India’s energy security, trade relations, and crude oil imports, forcing critical …
Read MoreIndian Science Renaissance Through IACS Legacy and Vision Why in the News ? The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) completed 150 years on July 29, 2026, marking a milestone in India’s scientific journey. The anniversary commemorates Mahendralal Sircar’s vision of scientific self-reliance and IACS’s enduring contribution to modern Indian science, demonstrating the …
Read MoreFCRA Amendment Raises Concerns Over Civil Society Freedoms Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Why in the News ? The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been listed for consideration during the Monsoon Session of Parliament after being deferred earlier due to widespread protests by NGOs and Christian organisations. The proposed …
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