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Why in News? India is gearing up to launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027, marking the country’s first attempt to collect and return samples from the Moon to Earth. Announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, this ambitious mission represents a significant leap in India’s space exploration journey. It will involve multiple launches of […]

Why in News ? The Tamil Nadu Governor withheld assent to multiple bills passed by the state legislature, some for periods extending over years, prompting allegations of constitutional impropriety and factual mala fides. Senior advocates representing the Tamil Nadu government argued that such delays undermine legislative processes and exceed the Governor’s constitutional role. Interpretation of […]

Recent Temperature Anomaly: Event: February 2, 2025, temperatures at the North Pole soared 20°C above average, surpassing the melting threshold for ice. Extreme Observation: On February 1, temperatures in Svalbard, Norway, were 18°C above the 1991–2020 average, rising further by the next day. Expert Commentary: Mika Rantanen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, termed it an extreme winter […]

Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 Key Announcement: The Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language has been posthumously awarded to late Chaman Arora for his book “Ik Hor Ashwthama”. The book is a collection of short stories and was selected for the award based on the unanimous recommendation of a jury comprising three members. […]

 Why in news ? On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a directive to the Forest Department of Rajasthan regarding sacred groves. What is the Supreme Court directive? Mapping of Sacred Groves: Sacred groves are to be mapped in detail using both ground surveys and satellite technology. The mapping will consider their purpose, cultural, […]

Why in News ? Convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a Delhi prison rule about furloughs. The rule vests power to grant furlough with the court where the appeal against conviction is pending. Generally, the power of granting furlough is exercised by the executive. What is the difference between parole […]

Why in News ? The loss of 110 glaciers in the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh over the last 32 years (1988-2020) underscores the growing issue of glacier retreat in the region, which has significant implications for the hydrology and climate of the area. The reasons for this rapid glacier retreat can be understood through […]

Beggar-thy-Neighbour Policies: An Overview Beggar-thy-neighbour policies refer to protectionist measures that benefit one country at the expense of others. A common form of this is the imposition of tariffs and quotas on foreign goods. Governments and central banks may also engage in these policies through currency devaluation to boost exports and limit imports. Origins of […]

Why in News ? It was recently in news . About the Darien Gap: It  is a remote, dense, and dangerous region that serves as a natural barrier between Central and South America. Spanning approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles), it is located between Panama in Central America and Colombia in South America. The region is […]

Cyber Frauds Surge in India: Key points: Massive Rise in Cyber Frauds: Cyber frauds surged by 900% in four years, with financial losses amounting to ₹33,165 crore, including ₹22,812 crore in 2024. Hotspots Identified: Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities such as Deoghar (Jharkhand), Nuh (Haryana), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), and others emerged as new cybercrime […]