India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Lok Sabha Passes Manipur GST Reform Bill Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, replacing an existing Ordinance. The session saw repeated disruptions as the Opposition demanded a debate on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across several States. …
Read MoreIGI Airport Achieves India’s First Water-Positive Milestone Why in the News ? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become India’s first airport to achieve “water-positive” status, indicating that it replenishes more water than it consumes. This achievement marks a major step in IGIA’s shift toward sustainability and its net-zero airport vision. Achievement and Environmental …
Read MoreFirst Ever Coronal Mass Ejection Seen Externally Why in the News? Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) on a star other than the Sun. Using the LOFAR telescope network, researchers observed a massive explosion on a distant red dwarf, raising new questions about planetary habitability and potential impacts on …
Read MoreChina–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
Read MoreKarnataka HC Introduces Tech-Driven SOP for Child Abuse Cases Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court has issued a technology-based Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) titled “SOP for Protection and Rehabilitation of Minor Victims of Sexual Offences, 2025” to ensure faster justice, prevent bureaucratic delays, and protect victims’ confidentiality through digital tracking mechanisms. This …
Read MoreHOW BRICS IS CHALLENGING SWIFT Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Grouping and agreements involving India. Why in the News? The BRICS grouping — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with new members such as Iran — is advancing efforts to challenge Western financial dominance through initiatives like BRICS Pay, a proposed cross-border …
Read MoreTyphoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines with Torrential Rains Why in the News ? Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, struck the central Philippines, killing four people and causing severe flooding and flight disruptions. The storm, with winds up to 195 km/h, hit Southern Leyte and Cebu, leaving widespread destruction and prompting evacuation and relief efforts across …
Read MoreJapan Reports Third Avian Influenza Outbreak This Season Why in the News ? Japan has confirmed its third outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this season at a poultry farm in Niigata Prefecture, leading to the culling of 630,000 chickens. The outbreak follows earlier cases in Hokkaido’s Shiraoi and Eniwa cities in October. This …
Read MoreNew Species of Jumping Spider Found in Karnataka Why in the News ? Researchers have discovered a new jumping spider species, Pilia malenadu, in Madhugundi village of Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, marking the first discovery in the Pilia genus after 123 years. The finding highlights the rich biodiversity and ecological health of the Western Ghats, emphasizing the …
Read MoreDiscovery of Vijayanagara-Era Gold Coins in Tamil Nadu Why in the News ? Over 100 gold coins from the Vijayanagara era were unearthed during restoration work at a Chola-era Shiva temple in Kovilur, Tamil Nadu. The discovery provides valuable insights into temple traditions, ancient coinage, and the region’s historical-economic linkages. This find also highlights the …
Read More
