Why in NEWS? A recent study reveals that over 9% of Earth’s land is at high or very high risk for zoonotic diseases. It introduces an “epidemic risk index” that combines zoonotic risk and countries’ preparedness levels, guiding policymakers to identify vulnerable areas, improve response strategies, allocate resources efficiently, and strengthen global health cooperation. Key […]
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Why in NEWS? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated World Lion Day 2025 at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, highlighting efforts to conserve the Asiatic lion population, which has shown significant recovery in recent years. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) A smaller subspecies of lion found mainly […]
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Why in News? The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reveals widespread groundwater contamination across India. With over 600 million people relying on groundwater daily, the crisis poses severe public health risks alongside environmental damage. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation CGWB (Central Ground Water Board) Scientific body under […]
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Why in NEWS The Indian judiciary is grappling with a backlog of over 5 crore cases across the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts, severely affecting justice delivery, governance, and citizen trust. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Judicial Pendency Accumulation of unresolved cases in courts over time. Judge-to-Population Ratio Number of judges per […]
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Why in NEWS A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) set up a dedicated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) oversight body to tackle rising concerns over greenwashing. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) A framework for evaluating an organisation’s impact on the […]
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Why in NEWS The MANAS Helpline, launched in July 2024 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has completed one year and received over 70,000 citizen reports related to drug crimes and abuse. Key Terms Key Term Definition MANAS Madak-Padarth Nished Asoochna Kendra, a secure, anonymous reporting platform for drug-related […]
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Why in NEWS A study by The Lancet Global Health using data from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) revealed that at least one in five Indians aged 45 and above had diabetes in 2019. Alarmingly, about 40% of these individuals were unaware of their condition, highlighting significant gaps in diagnosis and awareness. Key […]
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Why in NEWS India celebrates National Handloom Day every year on 7th August, marking the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905. The day honors the handloom community, highlights its role in rural economy, women’s empowerment, and sustainable production. Theme 2025: “Weaving Innovation into Tradition.” Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation National Handloom Day Annual […]
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Why in NEWS On 6 August 2025, the world observed the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, commemorated annually as Hiroshima Day.On 6 and 9 August 1945, the US dropped “Little Boy” on Hiroshima and “Fat Man” on Nagasaki, killing thousands instantly, causing unprecedented destruction and long-term radiation effects, and leading to […]
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Why in NEWS A report presented by the Finance Minister in the Rajya Sabha revealed that since 2015, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered 5,892 cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, but has achieved only 15 convictions.In a related development, the Supreme Court directed ED to strictly follow the rule of […]
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