Why in NEWS The Government of India has initiated the acquisition of Bitra Island, the smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep, for establishing a defence installation due to its strategic location in the Arabian Sea. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Bitra Island A tiny inhabited island in Lakshadweep, part of the Aminidivi subgroup. Strategic Location […]
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Why in NEWS? An 8-year-old Namibian female cheetah named Nabha, part of Project Cheetah, died due to injuries from a suspected hunting attempt at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Project Cheetah India’s initiative to reintroduce cheetahs (declared extinct in 1952) for ecological balance. Translocation Moving wild animals from one […]
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Why in NEWS India was praised for leading the development of Codex group standards for whole millet grains at the 88th Executive Committee session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) held at FAO headquarters in Rome, July 2025. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) A global body created by FAO & […]
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Why in NEWS The Union Budget 2025–26 set a target of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, positioning nuclear energy as central to Viksit Bharat and India’s net-zero emissions goal by 2070. Major reforms are needed to unlock nuclear power’s full potential. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation SMRs (Small Modular Reactors) Compact […]
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Why in NEWS India has strongly opposed the proposed US Russian Sanctions Act, 2025, which aims to impose 500% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil. The move also follows NATO warnings to India, China, and Brazil to stop buying Russian energy or face 100% secondary sanctions. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Secondary Sanctions Economic […]
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Why in NEWS Five earthquakes struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, a tectonically volatile area. The strongest quake measured 7.4 in magnitude. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Kamchatka Peninsula Located in far eastern Russia, between Sea of Okhotsk and Pacific Ocean. Pacific Ring of Fire A major area in the Pacific Ocean basin known for […]
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Why in NEWS The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 began recently. During this session, the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which had already been passed by the Lok Sabha, received approval from the Rajya Sabha. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Parliament Session Period between the first sitting and prorogation of a House. Recess Interval […]
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Why in NEWS India observed National Flag Day on 22nd July 2025 to commemorate the adoption of the Indian National Flag by the Constituent Assembly in 1947. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Tiranga The common name for the Indian National Flag, meaning tricolour Ashoka Chakra Navy blue 24-spoke wheel in the flag’s center, from […]
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Why in NEWS The Global Wetland Outlook (GWO) 2025, released by the Ramsar Convention Secretariat, reveals that Africa has some of the most degraded wetlands globally and calls for urgent restoration and conservation aligned with global biodiversity and climate goals. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Ramsar Convention (1971) Global treaty for the conservation and […]
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Why in NEWS Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from office under Article 67(a) of the Constitution, becoming the third Vice-President to step down before completing his term, after V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Article 63 Mandates the office of the Vice-President in India Article 64 Vice-President to act as […]
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