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India Unveils First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Why in the News ? India has become the first country to develop rice varieties using genome editing technology, marking a significant milestone in agricultural innovation. These rice types offer climate resilience, higher yields, and stress tolerance, though concerns remain over regulation, transparency, and IPR. About the New Genome-Edited …
Read MoreU.S. Budget Deficit Concerns Replace Tariff Worries Why in News ? Amid easing tariff tensions, the U.S. is witnessing renewed anxiety over its soaring fiscal deficit and debt burden, with projections showing rising deficits and strained revenue, triggering debates around tax cuts, spending reductions, and a looming debt ceiling crisis. Rising Fiscal Deficit and Debt …
Read MoreBrazilian Scientist Wins World Food Prize 2024 Why in News ? Mariangela Hungria, a Brazilian microbiologist, has won the 2024 World Food Prize for pioneering biological nitrogen fixation to boost crop yields. Her sustainable approach offers an alternative to chemical fertilizers, benefiting both food security and environmental protection. About the Pathbreaking Research in Sustainable Agriculture: …
Read MoreAjay Kumar Appointed New Chairman of UPSC Why in News ? Dr. Ajay Kumar, former Defence Secretary, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by President Droupadi Murmu. His tenure will commence on the day he officially assumes charge of the post. Profile of Dr. Ajay Kumar: Ajay …
Read MoreJustice B R Gavai Sworn as 52nd CJI Why in the News ? Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 15, 2025. He was administered the oath by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Oath Ceremony and Dignitaries Present: Justice B R …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) appealed to the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Mumbai Police argued that terms like Rohingya, Bangladeshis, and jihadis do not target any specific community or religion in India, hence Section 295A of the IPC was not …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) appealed to the Supreme Court against the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The bail is related to money laundering charges connected to a land scam. Source:scribd About Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002: Prevents money laundering and confiscates involved …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Nishant Pradeepkumar Agrawal, ex-BrahMos engineer, was sentenced to life imprisonment for spying for Pakistan, convicted under the IT Act and Official Secrets Act by a Nagpur court. Arrested in 2018, Agrawal was involved in leaking sensitive BrahMos missile data to Pakistani intelligence, entangled through cyber espionage activities. source:pib About BrahMos Missile: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court waived off interest on income tax dues for telecom service providers like Bharti Airtel, Reliance, and Vodafone Idea. The waiver stemmed from a judgment on October 16, 2023, declaring telecom license fees as “capital in nature”. The Bench considered the Telecom Policy from 1999 and the lapse of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Hindu petitioners argue that the Places of Worship Act of 1991 applies solely to undisputed structures, not to disputed ones like the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahidah dispute in Mathura. source:toi About the Places of Worship Act of 1991: Purpose: The Places of Worship Act of 1991 aims to prevent the conversion of places …
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