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SIPRI REPORT 2025/Global Arms Trade Trends (2020-2024) 1. Key Global Highlights Ukraine: Became the largest importer of major arms globally. Arms imports rose nearly 100-fold compared to 2015-2019. Accounted for 8.8% of global arms imports during 2020-2024. Received arms from at least 35 countries since the war began in 2022, with further deliveries in the […]

“Samvedna” campaign launched in 2023 in Durg district, Chhattisgarh to address mental health issues and raise awareness. Key Objective: Identify and support people suffering from mental health issues, particularly those in need of treatment or physiotherapy. Actions Taken: Training: Community health workers and 22 doctors received online and in-person training from NIMHANS. Screening: Door-to-door surveys […]

Global Payment Challenges: Around 80% of women-led businesses encounter difficulties with international payments. Complex regulatory compliance requirements pose challenges for 60% of these businesses. Women-led Enterprises in India: Women-led businesses constitute 15.4% of India’s 58.5 million enterprises. Barriers to Growth: Limited financial resources and supply chain/logistics issues restrict growth. High costs of shipping, delays, and […]

Key Highlights of NEP 2020 on Languages: 1. Medium of Instruction: The medium of instruction, wherever possible, should be in the home language, mother tongue, local language, or regional language: Until Grade 5 (compulsory). Preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. Home or local language to continue as a subject wherever possible in higher grades. 2. […]

Hantavirus: Rare Rodent-Borne Disease Cause: Hantavirus is transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. Notable Case: Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, passed away from complications of hantavirus. What is Hantavirus? Transmission: Spread via inhalation of particles from dried droppings or urine of rodents. Rarely transmitted among humans. Initial Symptoms: Fever, […]

Why in News ? Madhav National Park, located in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, has been declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve. Significance for Madhya Pradesh: This is the 9th Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing the state’s commitment to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.   Tiger Population: The park currently has five tigers, including two […]

Why in News? The Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program was conducted for employees of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to inspire a “citizen-first” approach and strengthen their capacity for effective governance and service delivery. Key Points: Program Details: Purpose: Capacity building of DoPPW employees across all levels, from MTS to Joint Secretary. […]

Why in News? The Indian Navy’s Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) – 2025 concluded in March 2025. Spanning over three months, the exercise validated critical operational concepts, showcased joint force synergy, and reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to maritime security and readiness. Key Points: Exercise Details: TROPEX 2025 was conducted from January to March 2025. It […]

Why in News? Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena inaugurated the Amrut Biodiversity Park along NH-24 in the Yamuna floodplains. This initiative is a significant step towards restoring Delhi’s floodplain ecosystem and enhancing the city’s green cover. Key Points: Location and Area: The park spans 90 hectares on the eastern bank of the Yamuna, near NH-24. Objective: […]

Why Did Lalit Modi Choose Vanuatu? Lalit Modi, wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies, applied for Vanuatu citizenship likely due to its “golden passport” program. Golden Passport Program: Vanuatu’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) scheme allows wealthy individuals to purchase citizenship. Tax Benefits: No personal tax on income earned locally or internationally. No capital gains, inheritance, […]