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WORLD MARITIME DAY: MARITIME SECTOR AS ANCHOR OF GLOBAL TRADE WHY IN THE NEWS ? World Maritime Day is observed annually on the final Thursday of September to highlight the contribution of shipping, seafarers and maritime professionals to global trade and development. The 2026 theme, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” emphasises effective implementation …
Read MoreNepal Flash Flood Triggers Massive Humanitarian Emergency Why in the News ? A massive flash flood in central Nepal has killed nearly 160 people, while more than 750 remain missing, including 133 Indian nationals. The disaster originated near the Nepal-Tibet border, damaging bridges and hydropower infrastructure and prompting major rescue efforts by Nepal, India and …
Read MoreTerritorial Army Launches Cybersecurity Hackathon For Innovation Why in the News ? The Territorial Army has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026, a national-level hackathon to develop indigenous solutions for emerging defence and cybersecurity challenges. The initiative brings together students, researchers, industry, government organisations and Armed Forces personnel to strengthen India’s technological capabilities. Terrier Cyber Quest …
Read MoreRising Discrepancies Raise Questions Over India’s GDP Data Why in the News ? India’s new GDP series (base year 2022-23) has revealed a sharp rise in statistical discrepancies, raising concerns about data credibility. The gap between GDP and its components has widened, reviving debates on methodology, inflation measurement, and reliability of official estimates. Key Issues …
Read MoreKerala’s Global Renaissance: Turning Paradox into a Blueprint for a Weightless Economy Syllabus: GS 3 Economic development Tourism sector Focus area The article highlights Kerala’s developmental paradox—high human capital, ecological fragility, and remittance dependence—and argues for a shift towards a globally integrated, innovation-driven “weightless economy.” It emphasises leveraging biodiversity, medical technology, marine resources, …
Read MoreANIMAL VACCINATION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR RURAL TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Syllabus: GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing, Agricultural Marketing, International Trade WHY IN THE NEWS? Amid rising concerns over rural incomes, antimicrobial resistance, climate commitments, and pandemic preparedness, experts have called for India to scale up livestock vaccination. With livestock supporting nearly 100 million rural …
Read MoreBUILDING ON RURAL ROADS: PMGSY AT 25 Syllabus: GS-2: ● Welfare schemes for the vulnerable section of population Why in the News? Twenty-five years after the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), India’s flagship rural connectivity programme has reached maturity. With most sanctioned roads completed, the policy challenge now lies in maintenance, …
Read MoreUrban India’s Climate Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Urbanisation Why in the News? Recently, COP30 held in Belem, Brazil, placed waste circularity at the core of climate action, committing global funds to reduce methane emissions and urging cities to treat waste as a resource. Introduction Urban waste management has emerged as a defining challenge for India’s …
Read MoreInflation Fury Fuels Widespread Protests Across Iran Why in the News? Iran is witnessing nationwide protests for the third consecutive day due to soaring inflation and currency collapse, prompting government outreach, leadership changes in the central bank, and attracting international attention, including reactions from the US and Israel. These events highlight the need for robust …
Read MoreQuantum Physics at Hundred: Shaping Science, Society, Technology Syllabus: GS-3: IT & Computers, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Why in the News? The year 2025 marks 100 years of modern quantum physics, originating from Werner Heisenberg’s breakthrough work in 1925. To commemorate its transformative impact on science and technology, the United Nations has …
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