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Dugongs in Danger: Protecting India’s Sea Cows Why in the News ? May 28 is observed as World Dugong Day to raise awareness about the vulnerable dugong population in India. Despite their importance in maintaining marine ecosystems, only around 200 dugongs remain in Indian waters due to habitat loss and human activities, leading to significant …
Read MoreIndia’s Urban Health Crisis: The Overnutrition Surge Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger GS-3: Agricultural Resources Focus: A recent Nature study on IT employees in Hyderabad found 84% had fatty liver and 71% were obese, spotlighting a serious urban health crisis driven by overnutrition. This reflects India’s growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), …
Read MoreIndia Approves Execution Model for AMCA: A Major Leap Toward Indigenous Fifth-Generation Fighter Capability On May 27, 2025, the Government of India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved the execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program—marking a historic step in India’s defense self-reliance journey. This initiative will lead to the development of India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Ministry of Mines has released guidelines to establish Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, aiming to boost research and technology in critical minerals essential for clean energy, mobility, electronics, defence, and space sectors. Strengthening Critical Mineral Research: The Ministry of Mines has issued fresh guidelines for …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana completes 10 years today. To mark the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries. The scheme has sanctioned over 52 crore loans worth ₹32 lakh crore to boost small enterprises and financial inclusion. About Milestone Celebration of PM MUDRA Yojana: The Pradhan Mantri …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, to regulate trade vessels in Indian coastal waters. The Bill aims to promote domestic fleet ownership, enhance national security, and boost India’s maritime economy through indigenous participation and global best practices. Key Highlights of the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has started a preliminary study for designing and developing an indigenous conventional submarine under Project-76. The study, approved by the Defence Ministry, is expected to take about a year. After completion, a formal proposal will be presented to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indo-Russian joint venture at Korwa, Uttar Pradesh, initiated rifle delivery to the Indian Army. The venture involves technology transfer from Russia for manufacturing AK-203 rifles. 27,000 rifles have been handed over, with another 8,000 scheduled for delivery in the next two weeks. source:medium About AK-203: Over ₹5,000 crore contract for 6.1 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Piyush Goyal emphasises negotiating FTAs on India’s terms. Plans local development initiatives and improving public education. source:slideserve About the Negotiating FTAs: Piyush Goyal emphasises negotiating FTAs on India’s terms, leveraging the country’s growing economy. Highlights the importance of long-term sustainability and protecting domestic interests. Stresses the need for transparency and balancing …
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