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Why in News? The Savara tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the Eastern Ghats, has embraced a unique religious and cultural movement called Akshara Brahma, which worships their language and script as divine. About Akshara Brahma: A religious order where the Savara community worships their language (Savara script) as a deity. Developed […]

Why in News ? The 10th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, themed “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047,” focused on enhancing Centre-State cooperation to accelerate development. Key concerns and plans for development were discussed by various Chief Ministers and […]

Why in News ? The Centre has further listed 44 rare species and endangered categories of birds and imposed restrictions on their export under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: WLPA 1972/ IUCN Red List/ UN SDG 15 (Life on Land)/ Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Mains :  GS 3 ( […]

Why in News ? A sculptural inscription near the Chandrashekara Temple in Guttala, Haveri district, Karnataka, has garnered attention for its historical significance.  About Chandrashekara Temple: Chandrashekara Temple, Guttala: A Glimpse into History The Chandrashekara Temple, located in Guttala village of Haveri district, Karnataka, is an ancient temple renowned for its historical and cultural significance. […]

Why in News? Indian author Banu Mushtaq has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short-story collection “Heart Lamp” (original title: “Hridaya Deepa”). This marks a historic moment as it is: The first short-story collection to win the prestigious award. The first win for a Kannada-language author in the prize’s history. Significance of the […]

Why in News ? A recent study by ETH Zurich researchers, published on May 22, 2025, indicates that cyclones will become more destructive under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, which assumes high greenhouse gas emissions and rapid fossil fuel use. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: SSPs/RCPs Mains :  GS 1 /Geography/ GS 3 ( […]

Why in News? US President Donald Trump’s plan for a nationwide missile defense system — dubbed “Golden Dome” — faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims :  Golden Dome Mains :  GS 2/ 3  About […]

Why in News? The recent trilateral agreement between China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan has sparked geopolitical concerns for India. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : CPEC Mains :   GS 2 Key Highlights of the News: Trilateral Meeting in Beijing: Representatives from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan […]

Why in News?  Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, a prominent Indian astrophysicist was recently died. About Him: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, a prominent Indian astrophysicist, is known for his pioneering work in cosmology and astrophysics. He co-developed the Hoyle-Narlikar Theory of Gravity, which integrates Albert Einstein’s relativity with Mach’s principle. As the founding director of the Inter-University Centre […]

Why in News ? In May 2025, the Yala Glacier in Langtang Valley, Nepal, was officially declared “dead” during a poignant ceremony, recognized as Asia’s first glacier funeral. This event underscored the devastating effects of climate change on the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, a critical area known as the “Third Pole” for its vast […]