Archive

Why in News?India has notified the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Rules, 2025 under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023, to streamline joint command operations and discipline across Army, Navy, and Air Force, especially after the tri-service coordination seen in Operation Sindoor. Key Features of Inter-Services Organisations (ISO) Feature Description Definition […]

Why in News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, introducing stricter provisions affecting how NGOs in India receive and utilize foreign contributions. Key Provisions of the New FCRA Rules for NGOs Provision Details Ban on Publication Activities NGOs involved in publications must obtain a certificate from the […]

Why in News The Department of Posts (DoP) has launched two digital platforms—‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’—to modernise India’s address system and improve geospatial governance under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. Key Features and Functions Platform Details Know Your DIGIPIN – DIGIPIN stands for Digital Postal Index Number, an open-source, grid-based, geo-coded […]

Why in News On 28th May, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) on his birth anniversary. Who was Veer Savarkar Aspect Details Early Life Born on 28th May, 1883 in Nashik, Maharashtra. Known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar. A freedom fighter, lawyer, writer, and social reformer. Revolutionary Work – Founded Mitra Mela […]

Why in News The Indian government has cancelled the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration of a British academic, citing her involvement in anti-India activities through her writings, speeches, and journalistic work at international forums. What is the Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme? Aspect Details Introduction Introduced via amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955 in […]

Why in News Bengaluru experienced intense pre-monsoon rains leading to severe waterlogging, lake overflows, and significant damage to life and property. With the early onset of the monsoon this year, the risk of urban flooding is expected to escalate further. What is Urban Flooding? Aspect Details Definition Inundation of land/property in urban areas due to […]

Why in News NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission has uncovered key structural and thermal contrasts between the near side and far side of the Moon, explaining its asymmetrical appearance and volcanic history. About GRAIL Mission Aspect Details Mission Name Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Conducted By NASA (launched in 2011) Spacecraft […]

Why in News Scientists in the US have, for the first time, successfully employed a CRISPR-based base editing gene therapy to treat an infant with CPS1 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that leads to toxic ammonia accumulation. About CPS1 Deficiency Aspect Details Disorder Name CPS1 Deficiency (Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase I Deficiency) Nature Rare metabolic disorder […]

Why in News The launch of Nafithromycin (Miqnaf)—India’s first indigenously developed antibiotic in over 30 years—marks a critical step in the battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). However, experts warn that the AMR crisis is too vast for one solution and demands sustained, multi-pronged action. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Aspect Details Definition AMR occurs when […]

Why in News? World Dugong Day was observed on 28th May to raise awareness about the urgent conservation needs of dugongs, especially in India, where the population has drastically declined to around 200 individuals. This alarming reduction makes the protection and revival of dugongs a critical national priority, highlighting the importance of safeguarding their fragile […]