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Why in News Bengaluru experienced intense pre-monsoon rains leading to severe waterlogging, lake overflows, and significant damage to life and property. With the early onset of the monsoon this year, the risk of urban flooding is expected to escalate further. What is Urban Flooding? Aspect Details Definition Inundation of land/property in urban areas due to […]

Why in News NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission has uncovered key structural and thermal contrasts between the near side and far side of the Moon, explaining its asymmetrical appearance and volcanic history. About GRAIL Mission Aspect Details Mission Name Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Conducted By NASA (launched in 2011) Spacecraft […]

Why in News Scientists in the US have, for the first time, successfully employed a CRISPR-based base editing gene therapy to treat an infant with CPS1 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that leads to toxic ammonia accumulation. About CPS1 Deficiency Aspect Details Disorder Name CPS1 Deficiency (Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase I Deficiency) Nature Rare metabolic disorder […]

Why in News The launch of Nafithromycin (Miqnaf)—India’s first indigenously developed antibiotic in over 30 years—marks a critical step in the battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). However, experts warn that the AMR crisis is too vast for one solution and demands sustained, multi-pronged action. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Aspect Details Definition AMR occurs when […]

Why in News? World Dugong Day was observed on 28th May to raise awareness about the urgent conservation needs of dugongs, especially in India, where the population has drastically declined to around 200 individuals. This alarming reduction makes the protection and revival of dugongs a critical national priority, highlighting the importance of safeguarding their fragile […]

WHY IN NEWS At the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, it was announced that India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s 4th largest economy, with its GDP surpassing USD 4 trillion. DETAILS Key Highlights Future Projections ABOUT NITI AAYOG Aspect Details Established 1st January 2015 Predecessor Planning Commission of India Purpose To […]

WHY IN NEWS A Liberian-flagged cargo vessel sank off the Kerala coast while carrying hazardous materials such as calcium carbide and diesel. This has raised serious environmental concerns due to the potential oil spill and chemical reactions. HAZARDS INVOLVED Calcium Carbide (CaC₂) WHAT ARE OIL SPILLS? Definition Oil spills refer to the accidental or intentional […]

Why in NewsOn 22nd May, the International Day for Biological Diversity was observed with the theme “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” It emphasized the importance of conserving biodiversity while cities grow rapidly. What is Urban Biodiversity? DefinitionUrban Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms (plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms) found within urban areas […]

Why in News? At the “Rising Northeast: Investor Summit 2025”, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Northeast Region (NER) is no longer a “frontier” but a “frontrunner” in India’s economic journey. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), the summit attracted an investment interest of ₹4.3 lakh crore. Why Northeast is […]

What’s the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to implement the Bharat Forecast System (BFS) — India’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecasting model. What is BFS? Feature Details Developer Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune To be implemented by India Meteorological Department (IMD) Resolution 6 km x 6 km (improved from […]