Why in News Indian Navy and UK Royal Navy conducted a joint Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea, boosting maritime cooperation and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific. Key Terms and Concepts Term/Concept Details PASSEX A joint naval drill between friendly navies during intersecting deployments to enhance interoperability and tactical coordination. INS Tabar Talwar-class […]
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Why in NEWS A large number of lesser flamingos have recently arrived at Chhaya pond in Porbandar, Gujarat. From here, they will migrate to the Great Rann of Kutch, along the India-Pakistan border, for breeding. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Lesser Flamingo Smallest species of flamingo, found in Africa, India, and parts of Pakistan. […]
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Why in NEWS Prime Minister paid tribute on 11th June 2025 to Sant Kabir Das on his 648th birth anniversary, observed as Kabirdas Jayanti (Kabir Prakat Divas). Who was Sant Kabirdas? Feature Details Period 1440–1518 Birthplace Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Identity Weaver by caste (“julaha”), embraced lower-caste identity (“kori”) Influences Ramananda (Bhakti saint), Sheikh Taqi (Sufi […]
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Why in NEWS Indian researchers have developed Garbhini-GA2, an advanced AI model that predicts fetal age from ultrasound images with an error margin of just half a day — a major improvement over existing models with a 7-day margin. This showcases the expanding role of AI in reshaping India’s healthcare system. Key Concepts and Terms […]
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Why in NEWS? India ranked 131st out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 released by the World Economic Forum, slipping two spots from 2024. India’s gender parity score is 64.1%. What is the Global Gender Gap Index? Aspect Description Published by World Economic Forum (since 2006) Dimensions Assessed Economic Participation, Educational […]
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Why in NEWS A recent study reveals that nearly 99.999% of Earth’s deep seafloor—which spans two-thirds of the planet—remains visually unexplored, with most exploration efforts concentrated in limited zones and by only five countries. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition Deep Ocean Oceanic region below 200 meters depth, beyond sunlight penetration, marked by cold temperatures […]
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Why in News? Heavy summer rains in Idukki, Kerala, have triggered snail infestations in cardamom plantations, threatening crop health, yield, and quality. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) A premium spice known as the “Queen of Spices,” native to the Western Ghats and part of the ginger family. Metaldehyde A molluscicide (chemical […]
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Why in News? 12th June 2025 marks 50 years since the Allahabad High Court invalidated Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election, setting off a chain of events that led to the imposition of the National Emergency on 25th June 1975. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Definition Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain (1975) A landmark Supreme Court […]
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Why in NEWS The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 came into force in August 2023, converting jail terms for 183 minor, non‑malicious offences in 42 Central Acts into monetary penalties. Union Budget 2025‑26 has now announced Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, which will extend decriminalisation to 100‑plus additional provisions, and it has urged States and municipal bodies to adopt similar reforms. Key […]
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Why in NEWS India’s Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector faces persistent structural issues—fragmented regulations, a shallow bond market, and rising shadow banking—prompting calls for deep reforms to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth. Key Terms and Concepts Term Definition BFSI Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sector forming the financial backbone of the economy. […]
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