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Why in the News? India’s appeal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the S. to designate Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as a terrorist organization. SFJ leadership: The group is led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and is allegedly backed by Pakistan’s ISI. Strategic meeting: Singh met S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Severe neurological disorder: Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is a fatal brain disease caused by a persistent measles virus infection. Delayed onset: Develops years after measles recovery, even if the initial infection was mild. Global concern: Rare in Western countries but remains a health challenge worldwide. Causes and Symptoms Virus persistence: SSPE …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Historical significance: Potti Sriramulu’s sacrifice played a key role in India’s state reorganization along linguistic lines. Hunger strike impact: His 56-day fast led to the creation of Andhra State on October 1, 1953. Foundation for reforms: His martyrdom influenced the States Reorganization Act (1956), redefining state boundaries. Potti Sriramulu’s Contribution Freedom …
Read MoreWhy in the News? PM Internship Scheme (PMIS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a dedicated mobile app to enhance access. Second phase: Internship postings increased to 327 companies, up from 280 in the first phase. National goal: The scheme aims to engage top 500 companies to offer internships for one crore youth over five years. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Challenges to the Federal System . Issues affecting India. Why in the News? The debate over Hindi’s status as Rajbhasha (official language) has resurfaced, questioning its effectiveness in fostering national unity and linguistic inclusivity. Over the past 75 years, Hindi has neither emerged as a strong intellectual language nor created harmony among India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India recorded its warmest February in 124 years this year. IMD warning for March: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised an alarm, predicting above-normal temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days in March. Early flowering and faster ripening: High temperatures lead to premature flowering and accelerated ripening, impacting the …
Read MoreAt Universal Group of Institutions (UGI), we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements of our students who demonstrate excellence, perseverance, and a commitment to nation-building. One such exceptional achiever is Padma, a Civil Services aspirant and NCC Best Cadet, whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka, Padma has earned …
Read MoreChina-US Trade War Reshapes Global Agricultural Markets Why in the News? China has reduced agricultural imports from the US, focusing on self-sufficiency and diversifying suppliers. This shift may pressure India to open its market to US farm produce amid changing global trade dynamics. Escalation of Trade War : The US imposed a 25% tariff on …
Read MoreIndia, New Zealand Resume Trade Talks After a Decade Why in the News ? After a 10-year gap, India and New Zealand have resumed negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost bilateral trade and economic ties. The talks aim to enhance market access, resolve tariff disparities, and strengthen supply chains. Resumption of FTA …
Read MoreIndia Expands Tiger Reserves to Strengthen Conservation Efforts Why in the News? India has declared Madhav National Park as its 58th tiger reserve, aiming to expand habitat connectivity and boost conservation efforts. This comes amid concerns over habitat loss, poaching, and declining tiger populations in some states. Significance of Tiger Reserves: Madhav National Park in …
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