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Why in NEWS A new hydrogen plasma-based process for extracting nickel offers an 84% cut in CO₂ emissions and 18% more energy efficiency—marking a significant shift toward eco-friendly metallurgy. Key Concepts Concept Details Nickel A silvery-white metal essential for clean energy tech like EV batteries. Hydrogen Plasma Extraction A green method using hydrogen plasma instead […]

Why in NEWS The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has given in-principle forest clearance for the 3,097 MW Etalin run-of-the-river hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh. Key Terms & Concepts Term / Concept Explanation Etalin Hydropower Project Proposed in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley; 3,097 MW run-of-the-river project. Run-of-the-River Project Hydro […]

Why in NEWS Kerala has requested an amendment to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to permit the controlled killing of wild animals that pose a threat to human life or agricultural livelihoods, citing a surge in human-wildlife conflict. Key Concepts Concept Details Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Legal framework to protect wild animals, birds, plants, and […]

Why in NEWS The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has released its State of World Population (SOWP) 2025 report titled “The Real Fertility Crisis”, confirming India as the world’s most populous country. The report highlights declining fertility rates, regional disparities, and challenges to reproductive autonomy, urging governments to move away from population control narratives and […]

Why in NEWS The UN General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, acknowledging the crucial but underrecognized role of women in agriculture. Women contribute nearly 50% of the global food supply, forming 60%–80% of food producers in developing nations and 39% of the agricultural labor force in South Asia. […]

Why in NEWS The Prime Minister has inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts in 18 States/UTs under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), marking a major milestone in India’s push for modern, inclusive, and regionally inspired rail infrastructure. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Amrit Bharat Station Scheme A government initiative to modernize […]

Why in News? A groundbreaking study by German researchers has revealed that precious metals like gold, platinum, and ruthenium are leaking from Earth’s core to the surface through volcanic activity. This challenges the long-standing belief that the core is geochemically sealed off from the mantle and crust. The findings come from isotope analysis of volcanic […]

Why in NEWS To modernize India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), the government launched the Anna Mitra App for frontline PDS staff and the Anna Sahayata grievance platform for over 81 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. Key Terms & Concepts Term Description Anna Mitra App Role-based mobile app for FPS dealers, […]

Why in NEWS Global conflicts hit post-WWII highs with 233,000 deaths and 120 million displaced in 2024, revealing the UN’s weakening ability to manage crises and prompting urgent reform demands. Key Terms & Concepts Term Description Paris Agreement (2015) Global climate pact under the UNFCCC to limit global warming to below 2°C. UNDP United Nations […]

Why in NEWS The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment convened the 28th Coordination Committee to review strategies addressing untouchability and atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), focusing on enforcement of key legal frameworks like the PCR Act, 1955, and the PoA Act, 1989. Key Terms & Legal Definitions Term Description Scheduled […]