Himachal urges Centre to explore possibility of running toy trains on green hydrogen on Kalka-Shimla route
•The Chief Minister outlined a six-step plan to transform Himachal Pradesh into a green energy state. •The goal is to …
Current Affairs
Ladakh demands Statehood
•Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. •He also promised free electricity …
India, Algeria sign pact to elevate defence co-op
•MoU on Defence Cooperation: India and Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence ties. •Signatories: The …
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India now part of global drug development for BMS
•(Bristol Myers Squibb) BMS’s Investment in India: In 2023, BMS announced a $100 million development centre in Hyderabad. •This addition …
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Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
•Prime Minister Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada: He expressed concern about rising anti-Indian activities threatening the safety …
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First scientific result from Aditya L1-mission
•The first scientific result from India’s Aditya-L1 mission has been unveiled, marking a significant milestone in solar research. •The Visible …
India-Iran Strategic Relations
•Military and Security: India and Iran have shared concerns about terrorism and potential opportunities for military cooperation and joint counterterrorism …
India-Iran Strategic partnership
Key Areas of Cooperation Between India and Iran: •Chabahar Port: India and Iran have a 10-year contract to run the …
India-Sri Lanka Fishing Dispute
Context: •On June 25, 2024, a clash occurred between Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan Navy near Kankesanthurai. The Sri …
Urban areas need better infrastructure
•India’s growing urban areas need better infrastructure and governance. •Financial and policy challenges urge a shift from viewing problems as …
India’s First Green Certified Zoo in Himachal Pradesh
•Location: India’s First Green Certified Zoo is located in Bankhandi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. •Certification: It is certified by the …
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First Triple Black Hole discovered
A new “black hole triple” system was found, located 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, marking the first identification …
Spousal privacy is fundamental right, evidence obtained inadmissible :HC
•Privacy Violation: The judge ruled that obtaining a spouse’s private information (such as call records) without consent is breach of …
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US imposes sanctions on 19 Indian commodities
•Sanctions Imposed: The US has sanctioned 275 entities globally, including 19 Indian firms, for their involvement in supporting Russia’s military …
Ecological Challenges Facing the Nilgiris
Ecological Challenges Facing the Nilgiris: 1.Habitat Loss: Non-native plants like Lantana and Eucalyptus outcompete local flora, harming wildlife habitats. 2.Urbanization …
Hwasong-19 Missile
•Hwasong-19 Missile of North Korea is a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). •Fuel Type: Solid fuel, enhancing mobility and readiness …
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
•Definition: Remote sensing technology using pulsed laser light to measure distances and create 3D surface models. •Components: It includes a …
Luminescent Nanomaterials
•Doped with rare earth ions, luminescent nanomaterials exhibit luminescence that varies with light wavelength exposure. •Ink shows vibrant blue (365 …
1.5°C Goal & Climate Crisis
•Emissions Rise: 2023 global emissions reached 57.1 billion tonnes of CO₂, a 1.3% increase from 2022. •Emissions must peak by …
Govt mulls new procurement model for multi-role fighters
•MRFA procurement: The procurement process for 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is influenced by …
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World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI)
•WWF’s LPI 2024: World Wildlife Fund’s 2024 Living Planet Index (LPI) report indicates 73% average decline in wildlife populations since …
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Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana(PM-JAY) for all aged above 70
•Launch: PM-JAY was launched by the Government of India in 2018. •Coverage: PM-JAY provides health insurance coverage of up to …
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India’s dependence on fertilizer import
•Import Reliance: India relies on imports to meet its fertilizer needs: 1.Urea: Approx 20% of domestic requirements met through imports. …
Spanish C-295 transport aircraft assembly line in Vadodara
•C-295 Aircraft Assembly Line: India and Spain Inaugurated final assembly line in Vadodara for C-295 transport aircraft, part of ₹21,935-crore …
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United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) attacked
•Israeli attacks condemned: India condemned recent attacks on UNIFIL by Israel and emphasized the importance of peacekeeper safety. •Troop Contributions: …
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Supreme Court rules on “intoxicating liquors” in State List
•Federal Principle: SC ruling reinforces distribution of powers between the Centre and the States, preserving state authority over alcohol regulation. …
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India’s Nature Conservation Index rank 176
•Global Nature Conservation Index (GNCI) ranked India 176 out of 180 countries. India was ranked just above Kiribati (180), Turkey …
Report flags use of false financial cases to silence media
•False charges: The recent report from the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) highlights a troubling trend where governments are …
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NewsClickRaids and Arrests
•Case Study: NewsClick was targeted in 2021 and 2023, with its founder and HR head arrested amid investigations into alleged …
Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
About GPEI: It is a public-private partnership established in 1988 aimed at eradicating poliomyelitis worldwide. Partners: GPEI includes the World …
Meghalaya vaccine derived polio case
•Polio Case Discovery: A two-year-old boy in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district showed symptoms of polio in early August 2023. …
$25-mn pandemic fund goes to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases
•Launch: Initiated by Indian Union Animal Husbandry Ministry •Partnerships: Collaborating with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Food and …
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Israeli strikes kill 38 people in Gaza, three in Lebanon
•Recent Strikes: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 38 people, including 13 children, in the southern city of Khan Younis. •Journalist …
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PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) loan limit enhanced to ₹ 20 lakh
•Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched in 2015, is a government initiative aimed at providing collateral-free loans to micro and …
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Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BIOE3)
•BIOE3 Initiative of Department of Biotechnology aims for: •Economic Growth: oEnhance bio-economy of India, with a target to reach $300 …
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Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
•The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India’s proposed indigenous space station, planned by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). •Operational Period: …
ISRO-DBT agreement on biotech experiments in space station
•ISRO-DBT Agreement: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have inked an agreement to design and …
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Is Scurvy Making A Comeback in the 21st century?
•Scurvy is a disease caused due to severe vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, crucial for collagen production and tissue health. …
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Plain Ayeme solar plant project in Gabon
•Location: Nkoltang, on the outskirts of Libreville commune, Gabon. •Area: Covers over 105 hectares. •Developer: Developed by SOLEN Renewal, a …
Kondh tribe in A.P. organize ‘doliyatra’; demand better roads
•Doli Yatra Protest: The Kondh tribal community in Andhra Pradesh organized the ‘doli yatra’ to demand better roads to their …
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Ancient meteorite was ‘giant fertiliser bomb’ for life on earth
•Impact Event: A massive meteorite, 37-58 km in diameter, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, estimated to be 50-200 times …
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Brics Summit 2024 in Kazan, Russia
•Support for Integration: India advocates for greater financial integration among BRICS member countries. •Local Currency Trade: PM Modi emphasized the …
India must not let its guard down on kala-azar, trachoma
•Kala-Azar: India is on the verge of eliminating kala-azar as a public health issue, aiming for WHO certification. Cases have …
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Cyclone Dana to make landfall in Odisha
•Cyclone Dana: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted Cyclone “Dana” to become a severe cyclonic storm by October 23, …
Stubble burning goes against right to live in pollution-free space
•Supreme Court Statement: SC criticized Punjab and Haryana govts for inconsistent enforcement of penalties for stubble burning. •Violate Rights: SC …
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Modi meets Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit
•Bilateral Meeting: PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS summit. …
IMF retains India’s growth projection at 7% for FY25
•India’s Growth Projections: The IMF maintained its June projections, expecting India to grow at 7% for the fiscal year ending …
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India-Singapore Agreement on joint development, production of equipment for armed forces
•Bilateral Agreement Extension: India and Singapore agreed to extend the ‘Joint Military Training-Army’ agreement for an additional five years. •Defence …
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Big Tech companies like Google want nuclear power
•First Corporate Agreement: Google announced a partnership to buy nuclear energy from Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) developed by Kairos Power. …
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India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions
•Agreement: India and China agreed on “patrolling arrangements” to resolve military stand-off at Line of Actual Control (LAC). •Friction Points: …
Wikipedia takes down article after Delhi HC order
•Article Removal: Wikipedia removed the article “Asian News International vs. Wikimedia Foundation,” marking a first in its history. •Court Ruling: …
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Flags of Convenience
•Definition: Flags of Convenience refer to the practice of registering ships in countries with lax regulations, such as Panama and …
Maldives introduces India’s UPI
•UPI Launch: The Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has officially introduced India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enhance its digital payment …
ENVIRONMENT – POLLUTION
•The Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Mission (SBM) was launched in 2014 with the goal of achieving universal sanitation coverage by …
ENVIRONMENT – POLLUTION
•The government has launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, for faster adoption of electric vehicles •The scheme shall be implemented from …
SOCIAL – SCHEMES
•Recent government data as part of the NAMASTE scheme, from over 3,000 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), reveals that 92% of …
CULTURE
•The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the GI tag to eight products from Assam, including traditional food items. …
S&T – SPACE
•The ₹1,236-crore Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), recently approved by the Union Cabinet, is scheduled for launch in March 2028.. •India’s …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Israel said its troops had launched raids inside Lebanon, starting its widely expected ground operations after two weeks of devastating …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres “persona non grata”, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran’s missile attack on …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. …
ENERGY
•Britain’s last coal-fired power plant closed, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked Industrial Revolution. •The …
ENVIRONMENT – BIODIVERSITY
•The Protected Area Network in Assam occupies about 5 % of the State’s geographical area. •The PAN includes 5 National …
AWARDS
•Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government’s highest recognition in the field of …
SOCIAL – HEALTH
•Switzerland police arrested four persons recently for their involvement in the death of a 64-year-old American woman by a ‘suicide …
POLITY- STATES
•Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk led the ‘Delhi Chalo Padyatra’ to demand to demand Statehood, inclusion of Ladakh under the sixth schedule of …
SECURITY
•Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the hill districts of the State for another …
DEFENCE
•The P-75I, it intends to design and build conventional submarines indigenously. •An air independent propulsion (AIP) module developed by DRDO …
DEFENCE
•As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up …
S&T – IT
•A supercapacitor is an electrochemical storage device, which is used to store and deliver charge by reversible adsorption and desorption …
S&T – IT
•Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon, suitable for supercapacitor fabrication, …
SOCIAL – SECURITY
•With the three new criminal laws set to be implemented across the country, legal and civil rights activists have expressed …
SOCIAL – SECURITY
•First information reports (FIRs) are filed through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS), a programme that functions under …
POLITY – BILL/ACT
•Three new criminal laws come into effect across the country from 1st July 2024 despite objections from States ruled by …
S&T – IT
•The Government of India announced a ‘National Quantum Mission’ in April 2023 at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore, to …
S&T – IT
•The United Nations has said 2025 will be designated the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. •The proclamation is …
INTERNATIONAL -EUROPE
•The U.S. has lifted a ban on providing American weapons and training to Azov Brigade, a controversial Ukrainian military unit …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Two Indian nationals, who were recruited by the Russian Army, were recently killed in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, …
POLITY – STATES
•Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reiterated the long-standing demand to be granted special category status by the Centre. •The …
SOCIAL – EDUCATION
•A Vacation Bench of the Supreme Court sought a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA) in a petition alleging …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•The United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•South Korea redeployed its gigantic loudspeakers along the border for the first time in six years, since 2018, and resumed …
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
•India welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining the BRICS as their representatives attended for the first time …
INTERNATIONAL – EUROPE
•Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of south pacific French territory of New Caledonia called French President Emmanuel Macron to …
POLITY – STATES
•The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, bifurcated unified Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) into two States, A.P. and Telangana. •The Act did …
S&T – SPACE
•Two of the remote sensing payloads aboard India’s maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1 – Solar Ultra Violet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) and …
SOCIAL – SCHEMES
•The Union government released the 17th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (KISAN) scheme as first decision of new government …
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
•European Parliament represents the second-largest democratic electorate in the world, after the Parliament of India, with an electorate of 969 …
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
•A four-day election has shaken the foundations of the European Union (EU), with the far-right rocking ruling parties in France …
POLITY – ELECTIONS
•First Past the Post System (FPTP) is followed in elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies. •Under this system, …
S&T – HEALTH
•Scientists at University of Hong Kong have designed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner that costs a fraction of existing …
SOCIAL – UNREST
•Reports of violence surfaced once again from Manipur when suspected Kuki-Zo militants torched a police outpost on the banks of …
SPORTS – TENNIS
•21-year-old from Spain, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev to win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. •His …
INTERNATIONAL – ASIA
•Armenia could face a war with Azerbaijan if it does not compromise with Baku and return four Azerbaijani villages it …
UPSC Current Affairs POLITY- STATES
•The Supreme Court urged Centre to give Kerala a one-time package to tide over its current financial crisis as a …