Why in NEWS To address long-standing demands from Ladakh’s people for land protection, job reservations, language recognition, and political autonomy, the Centre has issued regulations under Article 240 of the Constitution—without granting the Sixth Schedule status that many groups have been demanding. Key Terms & Concepts Key Term Definition Article 240 Empowers the President to […]
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Why in NEWS? At the BharatGen Summit 2025, the Union Minister of State for Science & Technology launched “BharatGen LLM”, India’s first government-funded multimodal large language model (LLM) trained in 22 Indian languages. Key Concepts Simplified Term Meaning Large Language Model (LLM) AI models trained on vast text datasets to understand and generate human-like language […]
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Why in NEWS? A recent study warns that industrial iron pollution is disrupting ocean ecosystems by fueling spring phytoplankton blooms that accelerate nutrient loss in oceans.This raises concerns amid climate change, threatening marine food chains and biodiversity. Key Concepts Simplified Term Meaning Phytoplankton Microscopic algae at the base of the marine food web; require sunlight […]
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Why in News? World Environment Day (WED) 2025 is being celebrated on 5th June 2025, with South Korea as the global host.India is marking the occasion with the Prime Minister planting a Banyan sapling under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, as part of the Aravalli Green Wall Project. What is World Environment Day […]
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Why in NEWS For the first time in Indian military history, 17 women cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA), marking a historic step toward gender-inclusive military leadership and opening the path for future women service chiefs. Key Concepts and Terms Term Description NDA National Defence Academy – India’s premier tri-services military training institution. […]
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Why in NEWS The Ministry of Electronics and IT has released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, seeking public feedback to operationalize the DPDP Act, 2023. Final rules are expected soon. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Definition DPDP Act, 2023 India’s first comprehensive law to safeguard digital personal data and individual privacy […]
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Why in NEWS India’s rapid urbanisation and limited rooftop space have made conventional solar installations less viable. Experts are now turning to Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) as an efficient, land-neutral alternative that integrates solar power into urban infrastructure. Key Terms and Concepts Term Definition BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics) Solar panels that are integrated directly into building materials […]
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Why in NEWS Ukraine executed a Trojan Horse-style covert drone strike on Russian airbases using FPV drones hidden in wooden cabins transported by trucks, marking a new frontier in deceptive military technology. Key Concepts Simplified Key Term Definition FPV Drone First Person View drones are unmanned aerial vehicles operated remotely. The pilot sees real-time visuals […]
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Why in NEWS India’s GRSE has signed an MoU with Norway’s Kongsberg to develop India’s first indigenously built Polar Research Vessel (PRV), marking a significant step in oceanic research and indigenous shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative. Key Concepts You Should Know Key Term / Concept Explanation GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.) […]
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Why in NEWS The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a transformative force, infusing intelligence into everyday objects and revolutionizing homes, industries, agriculture, transportation, and healthcare. From smart refrigerators and wearables to predictive maintenance in factories, IoT is shaping a more efficient, connected, and data-driven world. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Internet of Things […]
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