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Why in NEWS The World Health Organization (WHO) has reclassified the Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) as carcinogenic due to its strong association with an increased risk of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly in people with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver caused […]

Why in NEWS The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has inaugurated the Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) at Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh, to simulate and study challenges related to long-duration human space missions. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation HOPE Mission A space analog mission simulating space-like conditions for testing technologies and […]

Why in NEWS National Waterway-57 (Kopili River) in Assam has been operationalised, enhancing Inland Water Transport (IWT) under Maritime India Vision 2030 and PM Gati Shakti. With this, four National Waterways in Assam—Brahmaputra (NW 2), Barak (NW 16), Dhansiri (NW 31), and Kopili (NW 57)—are fully operational. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation […]

Why in NEWS India celebrates 8th August every year as Quit India Movement Day (August Kranti Diwas) to commemorate the historic movement of 1942 that demanded the immediate end of British rule. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation Quit India Movement (QIM) A mass uprising launched on 8th August 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi […]

Why in NEWS Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, following the US exit in 2019. The move intensifies global fears over a renewed arms race and weakens nuclear disarmament efforts. Key Concepts/Terms Term Explanation INF Treaty (1987) A Cold War-era arms control agreement between the US and USSR banning […]

Why in NEWS India has nominated the Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath for UNESCO World Heritage List under the 2025–26 nomination cycle. Sarnath has been on UNESCO’s tentative list since 1998. Key Concepts/Terms Term Explanation UNESCO World Heritage Site A cultural or natural site listed by UNESCO as having Outstanding Universal Value. OUV (Outstanding Universal Value) […]

Why in NEWS: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath announced that India’s heavy-lift launch vehicle, LVM3, will be equipped with a semi-cryogenic engine by 2027, replacing the current cryogenic upper stage to enhance payload capacity and cost-efficiency. Key Concepts Explained: Term Explanation LVM3 Launch Vehicle Mark-3, India’s heaviest rocket, used for missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan. Semi-cryogenic […]

Why in NEWS In 2025, India and the Philippines elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the Philippine President’s state visit to India. This move marks a major step in India’s Act East Policy and maritime security outreach in Southeast Asia. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation Strategic Partnership A formal agreement to […]

Why in NEWS The United States has imposed additional tariffs on Indian exports, citing New Delhi’s ongoing oil imports from Russia. India, alongside Brazil, is now among the most heavily tariffed nations by the US. This move strains bilateral trade ties and raises questions about global double standards. Key Concepts and Terms Term Explanation Tariff […]

Why in NEWS The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given in-principle approval to the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project, located inside the Sharavathi Valley Lion-tailed Macaque Sanctuary in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation NBWL National Board for Wildlife – a statutory advisory body for wildlife conservation in India. Sharavathi Valley […]