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Why in News ? India recently participated in the global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable land management and climate resilience. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NAAPC/UNCCD Mains :  GS 1- Geo/ GS 3 –Environment Established: By the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, observed […]

Why in News? The Sixteenth Finance Commission (SFC), set to recommend financial devolution formulas effective from April 1, 2026, is under scrutiny due to States’ demands for an increased share in the divisible pool of central taxes. With 22 out of 28 States advocating for their share to rise from 41% to 50%, concerns about […]

Why in News?  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis , Canada. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : G 7 Mains :   GS 2/ 3 IR /  Scince  Tech./Defence Key Points of Prime Minister’s Address:  Energy Security and Sustainable Development: Emphasized the principles of […]

About SORT: The Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT), commonly known as the Moscow Treaty, was a nuclear arms reduction agreement signed between the United States and Russia on May 24, 2002. It was intended to reduce the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads in both countries. The treaty was signed by U.S. President George W. […]

Why in news? The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its 2025 Yearbook reports that nearly all nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel—continued intensive nuclear modernization programs in 2024. Key Findings: Global Nuclear Inventory: As of January 2025, the global nuclear warhead inventory […]

Why in News ? Researchers subjected the rice plant, Oryza sativa, to low temperatures to test its adaptability. The study focused on the number and quality of seeds produced as indicators of adaptation. The landmark finding revealed that rice plants exposed to cold temperatures developed epigenetic changes in a gene called ACT1, enabling them to […]

Why in News?. India has been advocating for Pakistan’s re-inclusion on the FATF’s “grey list” due to its alleged support for terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack, which Indian authorities attribute to Pakistan-trained terrorists. India is preparing a dossier for the Asia Pacific Group (APG) meeting on August 25, 2025, and the FATF plenary on October […]

Why in News?  The commissioning of INS Arnala on June 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam is a landmark event for the Indian Navy, boosting its coastal defense capabilities and advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. As the first of 16 indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala strengthens India’s ability to counter submarine threats […]

India’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.6% in May 2025, Women Face Higher Joblessness New Delhi, June 16, 2025 – India’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.6 per cent in May 2025, up from 5.1 per cent in April, driven largely by seasonal factors such as a slowdown in agricultural activities following the Rabi harvest season, according […]

Why in News ? A French private company and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) are addressing challenges related to the construction of six nuclear power reactors in Jaitapur, Maharashtra. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NPCIL/CLNDA/CSC Mains :  GS 3 Understanding Nuclear Liability Legislation: Nuclear liability laws ensure compensation for victims of nuclear […]