Why in News? At the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC), India’s official nomination for the 2024–25 cycle, the Maratha Military Landscapes, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it India’s 44th World Heritage Site. This follows the inscription of the Moidams of Charaideo (Assam) in 2024. Key Terms/Concepts Term […]
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Why in News? The collapse of the Mahisagar River Bridge in Vadodara, Gujarat, has claimed 20 lives, raising serious concerns about the structural integrity of India’s infrastructure. This incident follows a series of similar bridge collapses across India, exposing recurring systemic failures. Key Terms/Concepts Term Explanation Structural Failure Breakdown of a structure due to design […]
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Why in News? The Delhi government has prioritized the Yamuna river clean-up, aligning its efforts with the Namami Gange Programme (NGP). As Yamuna is a major tributary of the Ganga, this integration supports both regional and national goals for rejuvenating polluted rivers in India. Key Terms/Concepts Term Explanation Namami Gange Programme (NGP) A flagship initiative […]
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Why in NEWS The Maharashtra government revoked its order mandating Hindi as a compulsory third language from Grades 1 to 5, despite its alignment with NEP 2020. The move was rolled back due to concerns over linguistic identity, cultural imposition, feasibility, and lack of consensus. A committee led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav has been appointed […]
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Why in NEWS India’s household savings pattern is changing significantly, with falling savings and rising debt raising alarms about long-term economic stability and capital formation. Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation Household Savings Portion of household income not spent, saved in financial or physical assets Net Financial Savings (NFS) Gross financial savings – financial liabilities […]
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Why in NEWS A palaeobotanical study by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, has revealed that around 4 million years ago, the Kashmir Valley had a warm, humid subtropical climate—unlike its current cool, temperate conditions. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition BSIP Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences – premier Indian institute […]
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Why in NEWS The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Taliban leaders under Article 7(1)(h) of the Rome Statute, citing crimes against humanity—specifically systematic gender and political persecution in Afghanistan. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition ICC International Criminal Court – a permanent court to prosecute individuals for grave international crimes Rome […]
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Why in NEWS At the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave, the Union Minister highlighted major reforms driving agricultural growth—ranging from soil health and credit access to digital tech and global trade. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition MSP Minimum Support Price – government-guaranteed price to protect farmers from market volatility Soil Health Card (SHC) A card […]
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Why in NEWS During ongoing trade talks, the US has urged India to allow the import of genetically modified (GM) crops. India has strongly opposed this, citing threats to farmer livelihoods, food safety, and labeling agriculture and dairy as “sacrosanct red lines.” Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition GM Crops Plants whose DNA is altered […]
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Why in NEWS World Population Day (11th July) 2025 theme: “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.”It highlights youth empowerment in sexual and reproductive health decisions. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition Demographic Dividend Economic growth potential from a large working-age population. National Youth Policy (NYP) Government […]
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