Why in NEWS The MANAS Helpline, launched in July 2024 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has completed one year and received over 70,000 citizen reports related to drug crimes and abuse. Key Terms Key Term Definition MANAS Madak-Padarth Nished Asoochna Kendra, a secure, anonymous reporting platform for drug-related […]
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Why in NEWS A study by The Lancet Global Health using data from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) revealed that at least one in five Indians aged 45 and above had diabetes in 2019. Alarmingly, about 40% of these individuals were unaware of their condition, highlighting significant gaps in diagnosis and awareness. Key […]
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Why in NEWS India celebrates National Handloom Day every year on 7th August, marking the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905. The day honors the handloom community, highlights its role in rural economy, women’s empowerment, and sustainable production. Theme 2025: “Weaving Innovation into Tradition.” Key Terms / Concepts Term Explanation National Handloom Day Annual […]
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Why in NEWS On 6 August 2025, the world observed the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, commemorated annually as Hiroshima Day.On 6 and 9 August 1945, the US dropped “Little Boy” on Hiroshima and “Fat Man” on Nagasaki, killing thousands instantly, causing unprecedented destruction and long-term radiation effects, and leading to […]
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Why in NEWS A report presented by the Finance Minister in the Rajya Sabha revealed that since 2015, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered 5,892 cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, but has achieved only 15 convictions.In a related development, the Supreme Court directed ED to strictly follow the rule of […]
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Why in NEWS The Ministry of Tourism has conducted a comprehensive review of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) after the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) performance audit, focusing on institutional strengthening, data-driven destination selection, infrastructure benchmarking, and integration of hard and soft interventions for long-term sustainability. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation Swadesh […]
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Why in NEWS The World Health Organization (WHO) has reclassified the Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) as carcinogenic due to its strong association with an increased risk of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly in people with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver caused […]
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Why in NEWS The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has inaugurated the Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) at Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh, to simulate and study challenges related to long-duration human space missions. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation HOPE Mission A space analog mission simulating space-like conditions for testing technologies and […]
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Why in NEWS National Waterway-57 (Kopili River) in Assam has been operationalised, enhancing Inland Water Transport (IWT) under Maritime India Vision 2030 and PM Gati Shakti. With this, four National Waterways in Assam—Brahmaputra (NW 2), Barak (NW 16), Dhansiri (NW 31), and Kopili (NW 57)—are fully operational. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation […]
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Why in NEWS India celebrates 8th August every year as Quit India Movement Day (August Kranti Diwas) to commemorate the historic movement of 1942 that demanded the immediate end of British rule. Key Terms / Concepts Term / Concept Explanation Quit India Movement (QIM) A mass uprising launched on 8th August 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi […]
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