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Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and Famine Declaration

Why in the News? The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has warned of escalating famine risk in Gaza, where a third of the population is going days without food amid urgent calls for unrestricted aid. About Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC): What It Is: A global standard tool to assess and classify the… Continue reading Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and Famine Declaration

Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’, 2025

Why in the News? The 14th edition of the India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise — Exercise Bold Kurukshetra — commenced in Jodhpur. About Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ Launch Year: 2005, after the 2003 India–Singapore Defence Cooperation Agreement. Purpose: Strengthen bilateral defence ties, boost operational coordination, and enhance regional security. Frequency: Held annually or biannually, alternating between Indian… Continue reading Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’, 2025

[28th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is India preparing against GLOF events?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). Linkage: The article explicitly states that the NDMA has “markedly accelerated its efforts to manage these increasing risks” and initiated a “proactive… Continue reading [28th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is India preparing against GLOF events?

Not the way Criminalising Adolescent Sex will undermine the aim of the POCSO Act

Why in the News? Recently, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is under scrutiny as the Supreme Court examines whether consensual sex between adolescents aged 16–18 should be decriminalised. What are the issues related to criminalising adolescent consent as per SC? Misuse of Law Against Teens: Criminalising consensual sex between 16–18-year-olds… Continue reading Not the way Criminalising Adolescent Sex will undermine the aim of the POCSO Act

Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

Why in the News? The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched the ‘Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana’, aimed at improving legal aid for defence personnel and their families. Back2Basics: National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Established under: Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (in force from 1995) Mandate: Ensure free, competent legal aid to the socially and… Continue reading Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under POSH Act

Why in the News? A student in Odisha, died by suicide after her sexual harassment complaint was rejected by her college’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), showing the urgent need for stronger grievance systems. About Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): Legal Basis: Mandated under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013… Continue reading Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under POSH Act

Artform in News: Soharai Mural Paintings

Why in the News? The second Kala Utsav 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan celebrated India’s tribal art, with artists from Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal showcasing Sohrai, Pattachitra, and Patua paintings. About Sohrai Paintings: Origin: Indigenous to Jharkhand, especially the Hazaribagh region. Etymology: Derived from ‘Soro’ meaning “to drive away with a stick.” Historical Roots: Traces… Continue reading Artform in News: Soharai Mural Paintings

[pib] Lokpal of India

Why in the News? The Lokpal of India, India’s central anti-corruption ombudsman, is moving forward to fill 81 approved posts on a deputation basis. Historical Context of the Lokpal: Initial Proposal (1966): First proposed by the First Administrative Reforms Commission to tackle high-level corruption. Legislative Failures (1971–2008): Multiple Lokpal Bills introduced in Parliament but none… Continue reading [pib] Lokpal of India

Ramsar COP15 opens in Zimbabwe

Why in the News? Delegates from 172 countries convened in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Highlights of Ramsar COP15 Theme: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future Host Nation: Zimbabwe (holds presidency of the Ramsar Convention for 3 years) Expected… Continue reading Ramsar COP15 opens in Zimbabwe

UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3

Why in the News? DRDO has successfully test-fired the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. About ULPGM-V3: Overview: It is a fire-and-forget air-to-surface missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Variants: It is an upgraded version of V1 and V2, with improved range, autonomy, and targeting precision. Development: Collaboration by Adani Defence, Bharat Dynamics,… Continue reading UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3

Clean house: On India’s septic tank desludging

Why in the News? Recently, a social audit tabled in Parliament revealed 150 hazardous cleaning deaths in 2022–23, exposing unsafe outsourcing, poor implementation of safety laws, and inadequate funding under schemes like NAMASTE. Despite Supreme Court orders and successful models in states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu, enforcement and mechanisation remain critically lacking nationwide. Why… Continue reading Clean house: On India’s septic tank desludging

AdFalciVax Vaccine for Malaria

Why in the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has introduced AdFalciVax, a new malaria vaccine candidate targeting Plasmodium falciparum. About AdFalciVax Developer: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR); private partners will handle trials and manufacturing. Vaccine Type: Chimeric recombinant vaccine targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite. Technology: Circumsporozoite Protein (CSP): Offers… Continue reading AdFalciVax Vaccine for Malaria

Financial Inclusion Index, 2025

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) for Financial Year (FY) 2025 has risen to 67.0, up from 64.2 in FY 2024. About Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index): Developer: Created by the Reserve Bank of India to assess the extent of financial inclusion in India.… Continue reading Financial Inclusion Index, 2025

Tribes in news: Khasi

Why in the News? The Meghalaya High Court heard a PIL against the Khasi Lineage Act (preserves Khasi matrilineal traditions) for allegedly denying ST certificates to those with paternal surnames. About Khasi Tribe: Region: Indigenous to Meghalaya, Northeast India. Linguistic Family: Belong to the Austroasiatic language group. Language: Speak Khasi language, written in the Roman… Continue reading Tribes in news: Khasi

Coral Loss in Lakshadweep

Why in the News? A 24-year-long study conducted by the Nature Conservation Foundation reveals that coral cover in Lakshadweep has declined by 50% since 1998. Coral Decline in Lakshadweep: Key Highlights Study Duration: Based on a 24-year study (1998–2022). Findings: 50% decline in live coral cover—from 37.2% to 19.6%. Main Cause: Repeated marine heatwaves linked… Continue reading Coral Loss in Lakshadweep

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