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… Continue reading Places in news: Strait of Hormuz
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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… Continue reading Induction of INS Tamal
Integrating Rare Donor Registry of India with e-Rakt Kosh
Why in the News? The ICMR has launched the Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI). The Ministry of Health and… Continue reading Integrating Rare Donor Registry of India with e-Rakt Kosh
11th International Yoga Day
Why in the News? Prime Minister led the celebrations for the 11th International Day of Yoga on 21st June. About… 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… 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… Continue reading [21st June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Lighting the spark in U.K.-India cultural relations
How India ‘added’ more than 3,500 km to its coastline
Why in the News? India’s coastline has increased by about 48%, not because of new land but due to better… Continue reading How India ‘added’ more than 3,500 km to its coastline
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.… Continue reading Explained: Significance of PM Modi’s Croatia visit, and India’s historic ties with the country
Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access Broadband
Why in the News? BSNL announced the soft launch of Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband in Hyderabad. About… Continue reading Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access Broadband
PM Gram Sadak Yojana
Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) asked states to add QR codes to Prime Minister Gram… 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… Continue reading India’s First Epigraphical reference to Halley’s Comet found in Vijayanagar Period
IIT-D demonstrates Quantum Communication over 1 Km
Why in the News? The Defence Ministry announced a breakthrough as IIT-Delhi and DRDO scientists successfully demonstrated quantum communication over… Continue reading IIT-D demonstrates Quantum Communication over 1 Km
[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… Continue reading [20th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why India should address its propulsion gap
The unregulated drink: rethinking alcohol control in India
Why in the News? India’s rising alcohol use is not just a health issue — it is a major national… Continue reading The unregulated drink: rethinking alcohol control in India
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,… 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,… 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… Continue reading Navy inducts INS Arnala
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Why in the News? Amid intensifying war with Israel, Iran’s Parliament began drafting a Bill to exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation… Continue reading Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
What is Reverse-Flipping?
Why in the News? SEBI has introduced key regulatory relaxations to ease IPO norms and incentivize startups to shift their… Continue reading What is Reverse-Flipping?
SMILE Scheme
Why in the News? Reasi is set to become J&K’s second district after Srinagar to implement the Support for Marginalised… Continue reading SMILE Scheme
