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Pakistan High Commission Staffer Expelled Over Espionage Why in the News ? India has declared a Pakistan High Commission staffer as persona non grata and expelled him within 24 hours for alleged espionage activities linked to the leak of sensitive military information, amid rising tensions post Operation Sindoor and cross-border attacks. India’s Action and Espionage …
Read MorePress Freedom Erodes in India and South Asia Why in the News ? The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024-25 has raised concerns over India’s shrinking media freedom, flagging the systemic weakening of independent journalism, proliferation of disinformation, and increased state surveillance, censorship, and legal harassment of journalists across South Asia. India’s Media …
Read MoreGovt Empowers I4C to Combat Money Laundering Why in the News ? The Indian government has authorised the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information with the Enforcement Directorate under PMLA. This aims to strengthen efforts in tracing money trails and tackling rising cyberfraud cases. I4C Brought Under PMLA Framework: On …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar and the 38th National Games in Dehradun, focusing on industrial development and promoting sustainability in sports events respectively. Inauguration of Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that June 25 will be observed as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to commemorate the imposition of Emergency in 1975. The day is intended to honour those who endured hardships during the Emergency and highlight the consequences of disregarding the Constitution. source:medium Historical Context and Significance of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two individuals, including a Libya-based terrorist, in connection with an IS terror conspiracy in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad). The accused, Mohammed Zoheb Khan, arrested in February, and Libya-based Mohammed Shoeb Khan, are charged with promoting IS’s anti-India agenda. They are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PM Narendra Modi’s first decision after taking office for the third term: authorizing the release of ₹20,000 crore to 93 million farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme. The scheme has so far transferred over ₹3 trillion to farmers’ bank accounts since its launch in February 2019. About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A massive fire ravaged the century-old Shiv temple in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, causing the roof to completely burn down. Former CM Omar Abdullah called for swift restoration efforts, emphasizing the temple’s religious and tourist significance. source:indiamap About Mohinishwar Shivalaya Shiv Mandir: Location: The 109-year-old Shiva temple was situated in the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? 1,318 forest fire outbreaks reported this year(2024). Fires impacted Shimla, Chamba, Bilaspur, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Kullu Mandi, Rampur, Nahan, Solan, and the Great Himalayan National Park. 12,718 hectares of land were affected, including 2,789 hectares of plantations, causing a loss of ₹4.61 crore. IMD expects a western disturbance by June 4, potentially …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes. Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger. Why in the News? The recent bust of an inter-state baby trafficking racket by Telangana police has exposed a vast and organized network smuggling babies from Delhi …
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