Why in NEWS India has improved its position to 77th in the Henley Passport Index 2025 (Q2), rising from 85th in Q1, reflecting an increase in global travel freedom for Indian citizens. Key Terms and Concepts Term Description Henley Passport Index A global ranking of passports based on the number of visa-free destinations IATA International […]
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Why in NEWS Artists from Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal participated in the 2nd edition of Kala Utsav 2025 – ‘Artists in Residence Programme’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan, showcasing traditional art forms like Sohrai Khovar, Pattachitra, and Patua. The event aims to honor India’s living traditions by providing a national platform to folk, tribal, and traditional […]
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Why in NEWS Gujarat has initiated the country’s first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to map the genetic profiles of tribal populations and enable precision healthcare. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Genome Sequencing Technique to decode the complete DNA sequence of an organism. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Sequencing of an organism’s entire DNA. Targeted Gene […]
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Why in NEWS On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas (26 July 2025), the Indian Army launched three key initiatives to honour the bravery of soldiers from the 1999 Kargil War. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Kargil Vijay Diwas Observed on July 26 every year to commemorate India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. Operation […]
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Why in NEWS India has achieved one of its three major Paris Agreement climate targets five years ahead of schedule and is nearing completion of the remaining two. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Paris Agreement (2015) A legally binding international treaty on climate change adopted at COP21 to limit global warming to well below […]
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Why in NEWS NASA-funded ATLAS telescope in Chile discovered an interstellar comet, named 3I/ATLAS, originating from the constellation Sagittarius. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation 3I/ATLAS Third Interstellar Object (ISO) after ‘Oumuamua (1I) and Borisov (2I) Interstellar Object (ISO) A celestial body originating from outside the Solar System Hyperbolic Orbit An open trajectory confirming the […]
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Why in NEWS The birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was observed on 23rd July 2025. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Swarajya Self-rule or complete independence from British rule, championed by Tilak. Extremists vs Moderates Two ideological factions in the Indian National Congress; Extremists like Tilak demanded immediate self-rule. Deccan Education Society Founded […]
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Why in NEWS The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion declaring that countries can be held legally responsible under international law for failing to act on climate change, reinforcing global calls for climate justice and accountability. Key Terms/Concepts Term Explanation ICJ UN’s top judicial body for settling disputes between states and giving […]
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Why in NEWS A joint World Bank–MoHUA report, “Towards Resilient and Prosperous Cities in India”, warns that by 2030, Indian cities will create 70% of new jobs but face severe risks from floods, heatwaves, and poor air, urging urgent climate-resilient reforms and stronger urban autonomy. Key Terms/Concepts Term Explanation Urban Heat Island Cities become hotter […]
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Why in NEWS The Indian Prime Minister’s visit to London led to the launch of India–UK Vision 2035 and the formalisation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aiming to push bilateral trade beyond USD 100 billion by 2030. Key Terms/Concepts Term Explanation CETA A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, […]
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