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Why so many Indian students — especially from Kashmir — go to Iran for higher education

Why in the News? The recent Iran–Israel conflict has again revealed the weaknesses in India’s system of sending students abroad for medical education. Due to the conflict, India had to carry out emergency evacuations of its students from war zones, similar to what was done during the Ukraine crisis under Operation Ganga. Why do Indian… Continue reading Why so many Indian students — especially from Kashmir — go to Iran for higher education

Places in news: Strait of Hormuz

Why in the News? Iran’s Parliament has approved a motion to block the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns worldwide. About the Strait of Hormuz: Geographic Location: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and eventually to the Arabian Sea. Dimensions: It is about 167… Continue reading Places in news: Strait of Hormuz

Induction of INS Tamal

Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Tamal, a stealth multi-role frigate and the last warship commissioned outside India, on July 1, 2025, at Kaliningrad, Russia. About INS Tamal: Overview: It is the 8th Krivak-class and 2nd Tushil-class stealth frigate from Russia. Last to be imported: Final Indian Navy ship… Continue reading Induction of INS Tamal

11th International Yoga Day

Why in the News? Prime Minister led the celebrations for the 11th International Day of Yoga on 21st June. About International Day of Yoga: Celebration: The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21 across the world since 2015, following a UN resolution in 2014. Proposed by India at UN: Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading 11th International Yoga Day

[pib] Estimates Committee of Parliament

Why in the news? The Lok Sabha Speaker inaugurated the National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislative Bodies in Mumbai. About the Estimates Committee: Overview: The Estimates Committee is one of the 3 major financial standing committees of Parliament, along with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Committee on Public Undertakings… Continue reading [pib] Estimates Committee of Parliament

[21st June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Lighting the spark in U.K.-India cultural relations

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2019] What makes Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss. Linkage: The article emphasizes India’s “deep cultural heritage” and states that India is “uniquely positioned to lead” in the creative economy, reaffirming a “shared creative spirit” with the UK. This question probes the underlying strengths and uniqueness of Indian culture that… Continue reading [21st June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Lighting the spark in U.K.-India cultural relations

Explained: Significance of PM Modi’s Croatia visit, and India’s historic ties with the country

Why in the News? Prime Minister is visiting Croatia as part of his three-nation tour, which includes Cyprus and Canada. It is his first foreign trip since Operation Sindoor and the first-ever by an Indian PM to Croatia. Why is India’s PM’s visit to Croatia strategically important for India-Europe ties? First-Ever Visit Signals Diplomatic Priority:… Continue reading Explained: Significance of PM Modi’s Croatia visit, and India’s historic ties with the country

PM Gram Sadak Yojana

Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) asked states to add QR codes to Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) rural road boards to boost public monitoring and streamline upkeep via the eMARG platform. About PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): Launch: It was launched on December 25, 2000, by then PM Atal… Continue reading PM Gram Sadak Yojana

India’s First Epigraphical reference to Halley’s Comet found in Vijayanagar Period

Why in the News? The first Indian inscriptional reference to Halley’s Comet has been discovered on a copper plate dated 1456 CE, from the Vijayanagar Period. What does the inscription say? The inscription was found on a copper plate dated June 28, 1456 CE, during the Vijayanagar Empire, preserved at the Sri Mallikarjunaswamy temple in… Continue reading India’s First Epigraphical reference to Halley’s Comet found in Vijayanagar Period

[20th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why India should address its propulsion gap

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2020] What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Linkage: The question regarding Indo-US and Indo-Russian defense deals is relevant because India’s propulsion gap directly influences its choices and reliance on these foreign defense partners for critical military hardware… Continue reading [20th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why India should address its propulsion gap

All about the revised Green India Mission to increase forest cover, address climate change

Why in the News? The revised plan for the Green India Mission (GIM), released by the Centre on June 17, is an important step forward in India’s fight against climate change. What are the achievements of the Green India Mission since its launch in 2014? Large-scale Afforestation Activities: GIM facilitated tree plantation and afforestation across… Continue reading All about the revised Green India Mission to increase forest cover, address climate change

FASTag Annual Pass Scheme

Why in the News? Union Transport Minister announced a new FASTag-based Annual Pass system for private non-commercial vehicles (cars, jeeps, vans) to ensure smoother travel across National Highways. What are FASTags? FASTag is a contactless toll payment system that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to enable automatic toll collection at National Highway toll plazas.… Continue reading FASTag Annual Pass Scheme

Navy inducts INS Arnala

Why in the News? INS Arnala, the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was officially commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. About INS Arnala: What is it: INS Arnala is the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command on June 18, 2025, at… Continue reading Navy inducts INS Arnala

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