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India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths

Why in the News? The growing trade war between the U.S. and China, marked by rising tariffs, has drawn attention to rare earth elements and critical minerals. What is the role of critical minerals in key industries? Clean Energy and Digital Technologies: Critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt are essential for lithium-ion batteries,… Continue reading India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths

50 Years of National Emergency

Why in the News? On June 26, 2025, India marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, imposed in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. What is National Emergency? (Article 352) Definition: A national emergency is a constitutional provision under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution. Grounds for Proclamation: It can be proclaimed by the… Continue reading 50 Years of National Emergency

[pib] ‘NAVYA’ Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls

Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has launched the NAVYA initiative. About the ‘NAVYA’ Initiative: Overview: NAVYA stands for Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls. Nodal Agencies: It is a joint pilot initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of… Continue reading [pib] ‘NAVYA’ Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls

Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple

Why in the News? Pilgrims have begun arriving in Guwahati, Assam, for the Ambubachi Mela, held annually at the Kamakhya Temple, one of the most sacred centres of Tantric Shaktism in India. About Ambubachi Mela: Festival Overview: Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fertility festival celebrated at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. Timing and… Continue reading Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple

WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

Why in the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released its “State of the Climate in Asia, 2024” report. About the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO): Overview: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that deals with meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. Historical Origin: It was established in… Continue reading WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

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

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