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Why in NEWS The Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated World Accreditation Day (WAD) on 9th June 2025 with the theme “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”. Definitions and Key Concepts Term Explanation Accreditation Formal recognition that an institution meets standards for testing, inspection, or certification. QCI Quality Council of India, autonomous body promoting […]

Why in NEWS The Prime Minister inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge, enhancing all-weather railway connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir under the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Key Concepts and Definitions Term Explanation Chenab Rail Bridge World’s highest railway arch bridge built over the Chenab River. Anji Khad Bridge India’s first cable-stayed […]

Why in NEWS Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Peggy Whitson (USA) will command the mission.ISRO will send tardigrades (water bears) as part of the mission to study life’s survival in space. Key Concepts and Terms Term / Concept Explanation Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) 4th […]

Why in NEWS Prime Minister paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 9th June 2025, commemorating his Martyr’s Day. Key Concepts and Terms Term / Concept Explanation Birsa Munda Tribal freedom fighter and religious leader from Chotanagpur, Jharkhand Dharti Abba Title meaning “Father of the Earth” Birsait Religion A monotheistic faith founded by Birsa Munda, […]

Why in NEWS The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has amended SEZ Rules, 2006, to promote semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing. These high-tech industries are capital-intensive and import-dependent with long gestation periods. Following the reforms, Micron is establishing a semiconductor SEZ in Sanand, Gujarat, and Aequs Group is setting up an electronics SEZ in Dharwad, […]

Why in NEWS Raksha Rajya Mantri announced that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) will be expanded by 3 lakh cadets, enhancing youth engagement and defence preparedness. Key Terms & Concepts Term Explanation NCC (National Cadet Corps) Voluntary Tri-Services youth organization under the Ministry of Defence. Tri-Services Comprises Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. HN Kunzru […]

Why in NEWS The Ministry of Education’s flagship programme Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) completes ten years, showcasing how higher educational institutions can catalyze grassroots development in India. Key Concepts/Terms Term Definition Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) A national program launched in 2014 to connect higher educational institutions with rural India for sustainable development. UBA 2.0 The […]

Why in NEWS Scientists are investigating Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) — a bold, volcano-inspired geoengineering technique — as a potentially faster and more affordable way to cool the planet amid intensifying climate change. Key Concepts Simplified Term Definition Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) A solar geoengineering method that injects reflective particles into the stratosphere to reflect […]

Why in NEWS? The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released the 10th edition of its World Energy Investment Report, offering vital insights into the current and projected global energy investment patterns for 2025. KEY TERMS & DEFINITIONS Term Explanation IEA (International Energy Agency) Paris-based energy policy advisory body formed in 1974 by OECD nations. Clean […]

Why in NEWS India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward from 6.6% to 6.3%, as per the mid-2025 update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) in collaboration with UNCTAD and regional commissions. Key Concepts Simplified Term/Concept Meaning WESP […]