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AFSPA: SPECIAL SECURITY POWERS, INTERNAL SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another six months from October 1, 2026, across specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, amid continuing security concerns and insurgency-related challenges. AFSPA PROVISIONS …
Read MoreReforming the United Nations Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, world leaders gathered in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level week. They debated trust, reform, and the UN’s ability to deliver results for all, together Introduction The United Nations was created after the Second World …
Read MoreScience & Commerce Olympiad 2026 – Universal Green School Universal Green School proudly presents the Science & Commerce Olympiad 2026, an exciting academic competition designed to encourage curiosity, analytical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem-solving among school students. Open to students of 8th, 9th and 10th Standard, the Olympiad provides a platform for young learners …
Read MoreRARE-DISEASE DRUGS AS INDIA’S NEXT PHARMA FRONTIER Syllabus: GS-3: Issues related to development and management of social Sectors- Health GS 3: Research And Development Why in the News? India is exploring how its pharmaceutical manufacturing strength, large patient population, and evolving rare-disease policy can be leveraged to make expensive orphan drugs more accessible while creating …
Read MoreIndia’s First LNG-Diesel Dual Fuel DEMU Train: A Step Towards Cleaner Railway Transport Syllabus: Linkage (UPSC/State PSC/SSC/Railway Exams) Prelims: Science & Technology – Alternative fuels, LNG technology Environment – Reduction of emissions, cleaner energy transition Indian Railways – Railway modernization initiatives Energy Resources – Natural Gas and LNG Mains: GS Paper III: Infrastructure, Energy Security, …
Read MoreGreece’s Island Visa Scheme Boosts Turkish Tourism and Cooperation Why in the News ? The Greece–Türkiye visa-on-arrival (“Door Visa”) scheme has significantly increased Turkish tourist arrivals to Greek islands, strengthening people-to-people ties, boosting local economies, and demonstrating how tourism can foster cooperation despite long-standing geopolitical differences between the two neighbours. Greece’s Visa-on-Arrival Scheme: Key …
Read MoreVaishya Tekri Excavation Revives Ashokan Stupa Legacy Why in the News ? The Madhya Pradesh government and ASI are renewing efforts to excavate and restore Vaishya Tekri in Ujjain after nearly 90 years. The ancient mound may contain a Mauryan-era stupa larger than Sanchi, prompting renewed archaeological and historical interest. Vaishya Tekri: A Major Mauryan-Era …
Read MoreSUPER EL NINO MAY BECOME STRONGEST EVER RECORDED Why in the News ? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the ongoing El Niño could intensify through 2027 and potentially become the strongest observed since systematic monitoring began. Exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures may increase the likelihood of widespread extreme weather events. source:downtoearth El …
Read MoreONESCD: GLOBAL COOPERATION FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE Why in the News? India recently co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The initiative is a global partnership aimed at strengthening country-led programmes for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and improving equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, …
Read MoreKAZIND-2026: INDIA–KAZAKHSTAN MILITARY COOPERATION AND COUNTER-TERRORISM Why in the News? A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent has departed for Oskemen, Kazakhstan, to participate in the ninth edition of the India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2026. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability, counter-terrorism capabilities and operational coordination between the two armed forces under a United Nations mandate. …
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