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JAPAN LAUNCHES MMX MISSION TO RETRIEVE PHOBOS SAMPLES WHY IN NEWS ? Japan’s Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft aboard an H3 rocket on October 20, 2026. The five-year mission aims to collect at least 10 grams of soil from Phobos, one of Mars’s moons, and return the samples …
Read MoreYAMUNA’S TOXIC FROTH RETURNS AMID WINTER POLLUTION WHY IN NEWS ? Thick layers of toxic white froth have reappeared on the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj, Delhi, as falling temperatures and water turbulence intensify foam formation. The recurring pollution problem has renewed concerns over untreated sewage, industrial effluents and the effectiveness of existing river-cleaning measures. …
Read MoreIUCN WARNS GLOBAL CORAL REEFS FACE COLLAPSE BY 2075 WHY IN NEWS ? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has warned that nearly all shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Its global assessment classified 96% of coral reef systems as critically endangered, highlighting the growing impacts of …
Read MoreWHO REPORTS FIRST HUMAN SHAMONDA VIRUS INFECTION WHY IN NEWS ? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, following the death of an immunocompromised patient. The development has raised concerns about possible animal-to-human transmission and the need for further investigation into public health risks. …
Read MoreIndia-Bangladesh Ties After Hasina Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, reports of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to New Delhi have renewed attention towards bilateral relations, historical tensions, strategic concerns, and future cooperation between neighbours. Introduction India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural, geographical, and economic connections. …
Read MoreMarco Rubio’s India Visit: Strengthening Trade, Energy and Strategic Cooperation US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s October 20–21, 2026, visit to India marked a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. During discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rubio indicated that the long-pending *India-US trade deal* was nearing finalisation, …
Read MoreNATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION: BUILDING INDIA’S INDIGENOUS HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ECOSYSTEM Why in the News? The government has highlighted the progress of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in developing an indigenous ecosystem covering supercomputer design, manufacturing, system software and specialised applications, strengthening India’s technological self-reliance. NATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION AND INDIGENOUS CAPABILITY Mission Launch: The National Supercomputing Mission …
Read MoreFRONT-OF-PACK WARNING LABELS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND FOOD SAFETY Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its proposed timeline for introducing front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The Court indicated that implementation should be expedited …
Read MoreHIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE ON DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES: DATA, FEDERALISM AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) constituted by the Union Home Ministry has sought extensive religion-wise and district-wise data from State governments on births, school enrolment, property and vehicle registrations, religious structures and identity-document registrations. Several States have reportedly found …
Read MoreSOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS FOR MINORS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND DIGITAL CHILD PROTECTION Why in the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider statutory directions requiring social media platforms and other digital intermediaries to comply with Indian laws concerning minors, including potentially setting 18 years as the minimum age for independent membership. The …
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