Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project
Why in the News? India’s flagship freight rail infrastructure project — the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) — is nearing full… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project
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Jarawa Tribe of Andaman Islands
Why in the News? Ahead of the 16th Census of India, experts have stated that counting the six main indigenous… Continue reading Jarawa Tribe of Andaman Islands
Exercise Talisman Sabre, 2025
Why in the News? India is taking part in Talisman Sabre 2025, the 11th and largest edition of the Australia-U.S.-led… Continue reading Exercise Talisman Sabre, 2025
Literature in News: Thirukkural
Why in the News? Tamil Nadu CM stressed the need to declare the Thirukkural as a national book and to… Continue reading Literature in News: Thirukkural
Nominated Members to the Rajya Sabha
Why in the News? The President of India has nominated Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, and Meenakshi… Continue reading Nominated Members to the Rajya Sabha
Specie in news: Lion-Tailed Macaque
Why in the News? The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has granted approval for diverting 142.76 hectares of forest land… Continue reading Specie in news: Lion-Tailed Macaque
Revising Guidelines to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)
Why in the News? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has decided to review and revise… Continue reading Revising Guidelines to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)
[12th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: View India’s Gender Gap Report ranking as a warning
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2023] Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India? Linkage: The report… Continue reading [12th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: View India’s Gender Gap Report ranking as a warning
‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Why in the News? The ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ of India have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under… Continue reading ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
[pib] Sanchar Mitra Scheme
Why in the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched an expanded Sanchar Mitra Scheme to engage engineering students… Continue reading [pib] Sanchar Mitra Scheme
[pib] E-Truck Incentive Scheme
Why in the News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched E-Truck Incentive Scheme to provide financial incentives for… Continue reading [pib] E-Truck Incentive Scheme
What are Autonomous District Councils (ADC)?
Why in the News? Mizoram Governor has imposed Governor’s Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) due to prolonged… Continue reading What are Autonomous District Councils (ADC)?
In news: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Why in the News? The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over… Continue reading In news: International Criminal Court (ICC)
America is going back on all the things that made it great. India’s must seize the opportunity
Why in the News? Recent U.S. domestic policies on universities, companies, and immigration are causing short-term economic pain for India.… Continue reading America is going back on all the things that made it great. India’s must seize the opportunity
ExplainSpeaking: Why govt claims on reducing inequality in India are being contested
Why in the News? The Indian government recently claimed that India is among the world’s most equal societies, citing a… Continue reading ExplainSpeaking: Why govt claims on reducing inequality in India are being contested
UNEP Frontiers 2025 Report on Legacy Pollutants
Why in the News? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in its latest Frontiers 2025 report titled The Weight of… Continue reading UNEP Frontiers 2025 Report on Legacy Pollutants
[pib] Fossils reveal Kashmir Valley’s Climatic Past
Why in the News? Researchers from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, have found strong evidence that the Kashmir… Continue reading [pib] Fossils reveal Kashmir Valley’s Climatic Past
What are Zonal Councils?
Why in the News? Union Home Minister recently highlighted that 83% of issues discussed in Zonal Council meetings have been… Continue reading What are Zonal Councils?
[10th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also… Continue reading [10th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?
India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia
Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister highlighted that India supported Namibia’s freedom not just through words, but by… Continue reading India, Africa must work side by side, says PM in Namibia
