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31May 2025

India Showcases Textile Strength at INDEX Dubai 2025

India Showcases Textile Strength at INDEX Dubai 2025 Why in the News? India made a strong impression at INDEX Dubai 2025, a key interior design and furniture expo in the UAE and Dubai, with 55 companies participating to tap into the $25 billion MENA market. The event strengthens India’s export ties under the India-UAE CEPA, …

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31May 2025

India’s GDP Grows at 6.5%, Slowest Post-Pandemic

India’s GDP Grows at 6.5%, Slowest Post-Pandemic Why in the News? India’s GDP growth for 2024-25 stood at 6.5%, the slowest since the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a strong Q4 growth of 7.4%. The government released provisional estimates highlighting sectoral performance and global comparisons by the Chief Economic Adviser, emphasizing the importance of India GDP growth …

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31May 2025

PM Honours Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th Birth Anniversary

PM Honours Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th Birth Anniversary Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s first prime minister to attend this event, will participate in the 300th birth anniversary celebrations of Ahilyabai Holkar in Bhopal. The Ahilyabai Holkar anniversary event, organised jointly by the Union Culture Ministry and Madhya Pradesh Government, includes a commemorative …

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31May 2025

INDIA’S GROWTH: MIRAGE OR MILESTONE?

INDIA’S GROWTH: MIRAGE OR MILESTONE? Syllabus: GS-3: Growth & Development Focus: India is reportedly poised to overtake Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, as per International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections. While this milestone garners national pride, concerns linger over the true economic competitiveness, per capita income of India, and sustainability of …

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31May 2025

Future of Border Wars

Future of Border Wars Syllabus GS 3: Internal Security Why in the News? India’s recent limited conflict with Pakistan exposed regional instability, growing technological warfare, and the urgent need for India to strengthen space-based surveillance to counter rising threats from Pakistan and China. This incident has brought defense news India to the forefront of national …

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30May 2025

TOBACCO AFFORDABILITY FUELS CANCER CRISIS

TOBACCO AFFORDABILITY FUELS CANCER CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Issues related to health and family. ● Measures taken to combat health crisis Why in the News? India observes World No Tobacco Day on May 31, amid rising concerns over the increasing affordability of tobacco products, particularly among rural and low-income groups. Despite global trends showing reduced …

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30May 2025

Kochi Shipwreck Declared State-Specific Disaster Event

Kochi Shipwreck Declared State-Specific Disaster Event Why in the News? The Kerala government declared the Kochi shipwreck a state-specific disaster after MSC Elsa 3, an MSC container vessel, experienced capsizing off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea on May 24. This incident poses significant threats of Kerala oil pollution, water pollution, and potential environmental …

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30May 2025

China-Vatican Relations and History of Catholicism

China-Vatican Relations and History of Catholicism Why in News? Pope Francis recently urged prayers for Chinese Catholics, highlighting concerns about their communion with the Vatican, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. This brings renewed focus on the complex history between the Holy See and Communist China since 1951, including recent developments in China-Vatican relations and the Vatican’s …

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30May 2025

Comprehensive Legal Reforms to Boost Nuclear Energy

Comprehensive Legal Reforms to Boost Nuclear Energy Why in the News? India is planning to amend its Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act and the Atomic Energy Act to attract private sector participation and foreign investment, promote Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and enhance energy security as part of its clean energy transition strategy. These reforms …

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30May 2025

Melting Glaciers Face Accelerated Decline Amid Global Warming

Melting Glaciers Face Accelerated Decline Amid Global Warming Why in News? A new study published in Science reveals that global glaciers, including the crucial Himalayan glaciers, are more vulnerable to climate change than previously believed. The study shows that only 24% of glacier mass may survive at 2.7°C warming, impacting billions reliant on glacier-fed water …

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