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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Why in NEWS Global shipping is on course to slash its carbon emissions drastically by 2040–2050 due to climate imperatives and international decarbonisation goals. This presents a key opportunity for India to become a global hub for green fuel production and shipping infrastructure. Key Concepts/Terms Term Meaning VLSFO Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil – a […]
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Why in NEWS The World Health Organization (WHO) released a technical brief recognizing India’s leadership in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy, highlighting India’s digital health innovations under its ‘AI for All’ vision. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Ayurgenomics A fusion of Ayurveda and genomics […]
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Why in NEWS India has reached 242.78 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity—50% of its total installed electricity capacity of 484.82 GW—as of June 2025, achieving its Paris Agreement target under the NDCs five years early. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Explanation Non-Fossil Fuels Energy sources not derived from coal, oil, or natural gas; includes […]
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Why in NEWS Denmark has introduced a first-of-its-kind copyright amendment to ban the unauthorized sharing of deepfakes, treating realistic synthetic media as copyright violations and extending digital likeness protection for 50 years posthumously. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Deepfakes AI-generated synthetic media that falsely depicts someone saying or doing things they never did. GANs […]
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Why in NEWS The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Sevilla, Spain, concluded with the Sevilla Commitment—an ambitious plan to close the global SDG financing gap, address sovereign debt distress, and reform the international financial architecture. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Sevilla Commitment A global financing framework adopted at FfD4 […]
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Why in NEWS A surge in dowry-related deaths in states like Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Tamil Nadu reveals the persistent and deadly hold of this illegal practice, with women still being harassed, abused, or killed while legal justice remains sluggish. Key Concepts and Legal Definitions Term/Provision Explanation Dowry Death (Section 80, BNS) Death of a […]
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