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World Rhino Day 2026: Highlights of Global Rhino Conservation

WORLD RHINO DAY HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL RHINO CONSERVATION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Global Awareness: World Rhino Day is being observed worldwide, including India, to highlight conservation challenges facing the five surviving rhinoceros species. Annual Theme: This year’s theme, “Keep the Five Alive,” emphasises habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and prevention of illegal rhino-horn trade. Population Decline: …

22Sep 2026

A Malacca–Singapore Model for Resolving Hormuz Crisis

A MALACCA-SINGAPORE MODEL FOR RESOLVING HORMUZ Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests WHY IN THE NEWS ? Strategic Crisis: The ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis has disrupted global energy and maritime security, reviving debates over cooperative arrangements for reopening critical chokepoints. Historical Parallel: The Malacca-Singapore Straits …

22Sep 2026

Article 371(K) for Ladakh Explained | UPSC & KPSC Current Affairs

WHAT IS ARTICLE 371(K), AND WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LADAKH? Why in the News? The Centre has proposed the introduction of a new constitutional provision — Article 371K — for Ladakh. The proposed provision aims to provide special constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s land, culture, environment and local interests. The proposal follows an “in-principle …

18Sep 2026

SC Examines Marital Rape Criminalisation in India

SUPREME COURT EXAMINES CRIMINALISATION OF MARITAL RAPE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Supreme Court is examining whether husbands can be prosecuted for marital rape, despite statutory exemption under existing penal law.The Bench recognised the sexual autonomy of married women but questioned whether courts can override an explicit legislative exemption, suggesting that criminalisation may ultimately …

01Aug 2026

RTI Act: Boosting Transparency & Accountability

Right to Information Act Strengthened Democratic Transparency and Accountability Why in the News ? The Right to Information (RTI) Bill, 2005 remains a landmark legislation that institutionalized citizens’ right to access information, promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. It replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002, becoming a cornerstone of participatory democracy. Key Features of …

31Jul 2026

Bay of Bengal: India’s SHANTI Anchor Explained

THE BAY OF BENGAL AS INDIA’S SHANTI ANCHOR Syllabus: GS-2: India and its neighbourhood relationship Regional and global groupings Why in the News? India has introduced SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity) as a new maritime governance framework while launching its candidature for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 2028–29. The initiative …

31Jul 2026

Guru Purnima 2026: Honouring Teachers & Wisdom

Guru Purnima Celebrated Nationwide Honouring Teachers And Spiritual Wisdom Why in the News ? Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is being celebrated across India on 29 July 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended greetings, highlighting the invaluable role of Gurus in imparting knowledge, values, and spiritual guidance. Guru Purnima 2026: …

26Mar 2026

Bhashini-PFRDA Partnership 2026 Explained

BHASHINI-PFRDA Partnership Enhances Multilingual Pension Service Delivery Why in the News ? The Digital India BHASHINI Division and PFRDA have signed an MoU under ‘BHASHINI for Seva–Sanchalan’ to integrate multilingual AI tools into pension systems, improving accessibility, inclusivity, and communication for users across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. 1. Key Features of BHASHINI–PFRDA Collaboration The MoU …

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