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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

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 Treaty (NPT). About Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT): Overview: It is a global agreement aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, promoting peaceful nuclear energy, and advancing nuclear disarmament. Enforcement: It was opened for signature… 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 legal base back to India through reverse-flipping. About Reverse-Flipping: Reverse-flipping refers to the process by which Indian startups that were earlier incorporated abroad shift their domicile back to India, making India their legal and operational… 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 Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme for marginalised individuals’ dignity and livelihood. About the SMILE Scheme: Launch: It was launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Type: It is a… Continue reading SMILE Scheme 

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