Why in NEWS The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), a Rs 24,000 crore annual scheme for 6 years starting from 2025–26. It aims to uplift 100 underperforming districts in agriculture, inspired by NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme. KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS Term Explanation PMDDKY A flagship farm development scheme integrating […]
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Why in NEWS The Madras High Court ruled that loud religious gatherings in residential areas require prior permission from the District Collector, even if neighbors consent. The court emphasized that freedom of religion under Article 25 cannot override others’ right to peaceful living. Key Concepts Simplified Term Explanation Article 25 Guarantees freedom of religion, subject […]
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Why in NEWS The international LVK collaboration (LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA) has detected the most massive black hole merger ever observed, labeled GW231123, marking a major milestone in astrophysics. Key Concepts Simplified Term Explanation Black Hole Merger Collision of two black holes orbiting each other, releasing gravitational waves. Gravitational Waves Ripples in space-time caused by massive accelerating bodies, […]
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Why in NEWS? The President of India presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024–25 (9th edition) in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the awards recognize top-performing cities in urban sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (SBM-U). Key Terms & Concepts Term Explanation Swachh Survekshan Annual cleanliness survey of Urban […]
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Why in NEWS? The Global Plastics Treaty, under negotiation since UNEA Resolution 5/14 (2022), gained renewed focus at INC-5.1 in Busan (2024) for lacking binding commitments on Just Transition—especially for informal waste workers who play a crucial role in recycling but face economic displacement in the plastic phase-out. Key Terms & Concepts Term Explanation UNEA […]
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Why in NEWS? The Skill India Mission, launched on 15th July 2015 (World Youth Skills Day), has completed 10 years in 2025, marking a decade of efforts to skill India’s youth and create a future-ready workforce. Key Terms & Concepts Term Explanation Skill India Mission Government initiative to skill, reskill & upskill youth through structured […]
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Why in NEWS The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) marked its 97th Foundation Day on 16th July 2025, celebrating its critical role in ensuring food and nutritional security and transforming Indian agriculture through innovation and capacity building. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Explanation ICAR Apex body under the Ministry of Agriculture for agri-research and […]
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Why in NEWS? The President of India nominated 4 experts to the Rajya Sabha under the 12-member quota for distinguished individuals in literature, science, art, or social service. Key Concepts/Terms Term/Concept Explanation Rajya Sabha The Upper House of Parliament; represents states and union territories. Article 80 Constitutional provision related to composition and nomination in Rajya […]
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Why in NEWS The rapid rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini has intensified global copyright concerns, especially regarding the use of protected content for AI training. This has triggered debates over authorship, fair use, legal liability, and the ethical use of AI, demanding urgent legal reforms. Key Terms/Concepts Term / Concept Explanation […]
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Why in NEWS The Chhattisgarh Forest Department withdrew a controversial directive that had named itself as the nodal agency for implementing Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. The order attempted to align CFRR with the National Working Plan Code (NWPC) 2023, overriding gram sabha authority, which led to widespread […]
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