Context of the News The President of India extended greetings on Mahavir Jayanti (Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak), celebrating the birth of Lord Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Background News Breakdown 1. Who was Lord Mahavira? Early Life Spiritual Journey Definition:Kevala Jnana = Supreme infinite knowledge (omniscience) Titles and Meaning Nirvana (Liberation) Definition:Nirvana/Moksha = Liberation […]
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Context of the News A Los Angeles court (USA) held Meta (Instagram) and YouTube negligent for: They were ordered to pay USD 6 million in damages. Background News Breakdown This ruling marks a major shift in global digital regulation. 1. End of “Neutral Pipe” Defence Definition:Neutral Pipe Theory means platforms act only as intermediaries, not […]
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Context of the News The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held in Yaoundé, Cameroon ended without consensus. Background News Breakdown The MC14 outcome reflects a deep divide between developed and developing countries. 1. Lapse of E-Commerce Moratorium Definition:E-Commerce Moratorium means no customs duties on electronic transmissions (like software, movies, e-books). […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS India has approved its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) for 2031–2035, to be submitted under the Paris Agreement to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). BACKGROUND India’s NDC Evolution Stage Key Targets 2015 (First NDC) 33–35% emissions intensity reduction, ~40% non-fossil capacity 2022 (Updated NDC) 45% reduction, […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS The “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre at CMLRE, Kochi has been designated as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. BACKGROUND NEWS BREAKDOWN WHAT IS A NATIONAL REPOSITORY? National Repository: An officially designated facility for collection, preservation, and […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS India actively participated in Earth Hour 2026 (28th March, 8:30–9:30 PM), with iconic landmarks like India Gate, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort switching off lights to support global climate action. BACKGROUND NEWS BREAKDOWN WHAT IS EARTH HOUR? Earth Hour: A global campaign encouraging individuals and institutions to switch off non-essential lights […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS The Government has revised the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, introducing new timelines and caps for EV incentives to strengthen India’s transition toward clean mobility. BACKGROUND NEWS BREAKDOWN WHAT IS PM E-DRIVE SCHEME? PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement): A flagship scheme aimed at accelerating Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption and […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS Around 20,000 Olive Ridley turtle eggs have been successfully conserved at Hope Island (Kakinada Bay, Andhra Pradesh) using the in-situ conservation method, ensuring safe nesting and protection. BACKGROUND NEWS BREAKDOWN What is In-situ Conservation? In-situ Conservation: Protection of species within their natural habitat. ABOUT OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES (ORTs) Basic Features Habitat […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS A Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick was successfully hatched in Gujarat’s Kutch using the innovative “jumpstart approach”, marking a first-of-its-kind conservation milestone in India. BACKGROUND NEWS BREAKDOWN What is the “Jumpstart Approach”? Jumpstart Approach: A conservation technique where a fertile egg from a captive breeding center is placed in a wild […]
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CONTEXT OF THE NEWS The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in its March 2026 report highlighted India’s strong regulatory actions against Offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs) to curb money laundering and terror financing. BACKGROUND NEWS BREAKDOWN What are Offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs)? oVASPs: Crypto-related service providers operating outside India but serving Indian […]
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