22May 2026

Taiwan Travelogue Wins International Booker 2026

TAIWAN TRAVELOGUE WINS INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2026 Why in the News? Global Recognition: Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize 2026 in London, demonstrating the financial stability and global regulatory standards of international literary institutions. Historic Milestone: It became the first Mandarin Chinese translated novel to receive the prestigious literary award, reflecting the market discipline …

24May 2025

Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices

Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Literature Focus: Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, becoming the latest International Booker Prize winner from India. Her short story collection “Heart Lamp” (Hridaya Deepa), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a milestone for Kannada women’s literature …

24May 2025

Brazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities

Brazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities Why in the News? Brazil, the incoming COP30 Presidency, has outlined a three-point agenda for climate talks at the upcoming Bonn meeting (SB62) and COP30 in November, focusing on multilateralism, people-centric climate action, and Paris Agreement implementation. About Brazil’s Three Priorities for COP30: Reinforce Multilateralism: Brazil stressed the …

24May 2025

CBI Chargesheet Filed Against Former J&K Governor in Latest CBI Cases

CBI Chargesheet Filed Against Former J&K Governor in Latest CBI Cases Why in the News? The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), also known as the cbi central bureau of investigation, has filed a chargesheet against former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik, who was also a former cm of jammu and kashmir, and six others in …

24May 2025

SC Recognises CAPF Group A as Organised Services

SC Recognises CAPF Group A as Organised Services Why in News? Supreme Court ruled that Group A officers of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) should be recognised as Organised Services, enabling cadre restructuring and reducing IPS deputation posts within two years, benefiting around 13,000 officers. About Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment: A Bench of Justices A.S. …

24May 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Dual Taxation on Broadcasting

Supreme Court Upholds Dual Taxation on Broadcasting Why in the News? On May 22, 2025 the Supreme Court ruled that both the Centre and States can levy separate taxes on broadcasting services — service tax by the Centre and entertainment tax by States — without legal overlap, affirming constitutional validity. About Supreme Court’s Key Ruling: …

21May 2025

KURMA MELA: THE SCIENCE OF THE MASS NESTING OF OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES

KURMA MELA: THE SCIENCE OF THE MASS NESTING OF OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES Why in the News? The olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the olive red turtle or olive ridley tortoise, is a vulnerable sea turtle species that has shown remarkable resilience by surviving mass extinctions, continental drift, and rising sea levels over …

21May 2025

India Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Threat

India Eliminates Trachoma as Public Health Threat Why in the News? In a significant development for national news of India and public app news, India received the WHO certification for the elimination of Trachoma as a public health problem during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. This achievement marks a major success in public …

21May 2025

Navigating India-US Relations Beyond the Pakistan Trap

Navigating India-US Relations Beyond the Pakistan Trap Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: Recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which appeared sympathetic towards Pakistan, have sparked dismay in India and rekindled …

21May 2025

From Karnataka to the World: Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Win

From Karnataka to the World: Banu Mushtaq Makes History with International Booker Win In a groundbreaking moment for Indian and regional literature, 76-year-old Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq has won the 2025 International Booker Prize for her acclaimed short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi. This historic win is significant on …

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