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IRGC Claims Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz Why in the News ? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route, amid escalating West Asia conflict and Israeli strikes on Tehran, raising concerns over oil supply disruptions and maritime security. IRGC Claim Over Strait …
Read MoreOxford Museum Returns Sacred Thirumangai Alvar Idol Why in the News ? The Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford has returned a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to India. The idol will be restored to the Shri Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Thadikombu, Tamil Nadu, marking another step in repatriating stolen cultural heritage. …
Read MoreMeasles Alert Issued in Sydney Amid Rising Cases Why in the News ? Health authorities in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, have issued a measles health alert in western Sydney after a rise in confirmed cases. Officials warned residents to monitor symptoms as an infected individual with no known exposure raised concerns about possible community …
Read MoreIndia’s Quiet Transition Towards a Low-Fertility Society Syllabus: GS-1: Population and Associated Issues GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Health, Gender Equality, Issues Related to Children, Issues Related to Women Why in the News ? Recent analyses based on National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data show that India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to around …
Read MoreNepal’s Landmark General Election: A Turning Point in the Quest for Political Change Syllabus: GS – 2 – India -Nepal relations, International peace and security Focus : The article examines Nepal’s early general election, triggered by youth-led protests against corruption and misgovernance. It explains the country’s electoral system, the major political forces contesting the polls, …
Read MoreINDIAN NAVY SHIPS ON STANDBY FOR HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS IN WEST ASIA Why in the News? Regional Escalation: India is monitoring heightened security tensions in West Asia amid recent regional conflict, with procedural fairness in intelligence assessment and third party information verification protocols. Operational Readiness: Indian Navy ships under Operation Sankalp placed on standby for possible …
Read MoreSC TO EXAMINE FEASIBILITY OF MANDATORY NAT FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSION Why in the News? Judicial Intervention: Supreme Court agreed to examine feasibility of making Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) mandatory in blood banks, emphasizing prior judicial review of health policies. Article 21 Claim: Petition argues that safe blood transfusion is integral to the Right to Life …
Read MoreRUPTURE ACROSS THE DURAND LINE: PAKISTAN–AFGHANISTAN CLASHES Why in the News? Cross-Border Escalation: Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in intense air, missile and ground clashes across the Durand Line. Strategic Breakdown: Escalation reflects collapse of trust over handling of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and wider militant networks, with third party information sharing mechanisms breaking down. POLITICAL AND …
Read MoreISRAEL’S RECOGNITION OF SOMALILAND AND STRATEGIC RISKS TO BERBERA PORT Why in the News? Diplomatic Recognition: Israel recognised Somaliland’s independence, becoming the first country to do so since 1991. Strategic Concern: Move raises security risks for Berbera Port on the Gulf of Aden amid escalating West Asia tensions, with implications for third party information sharing …
Read MorePM REAFFIRMS INDIA’S COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ON WORLD WILDLIFE DAY Why in the News? Global Observance: Prime Minister reiterated India’s conservation commitment on World Wildlife Day. Biodiversity Highlight: India’s leadership in protecting tigers, one-horned rhinoceros and Asiatic elephants was emphasised. INDIA’S WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENTS Tiger Leadership: India hosts over 70% of global tiger population, …
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