Why in NEWS The Tea Board of India has amended the Bharat Auction model rules for pan-India tea auctions, based on recommendations from the Ramaseshan Committee. The move aims to ensure better price discovery and protect the interests of tea sellers in the country. Key Concepts Simplified Term Meaning Bharat Auction Model A pan-India electronic […]
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Why in NEWS The NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) satellite has arrived at ISRO’s spaceport in Sriharikota for launch. This landmark Earth-observation mission will scan nearly all land and ice surfaces of the planet twice every 12 days, providing unparalleled data on environmental changes. Key Concepts Simplified Term Meaning NISAR NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite – a […]
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Why in NEWS On 17th June 2025, observed globally as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the revised Green India Mission (GIM) plan for 2021–2030. The revision aims to enhance India’s climate resilience and carbon sink targets through ecosystem-based forest restoration. Key Concepts Simplified […]
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Why in NEWS The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has capped tariffs charged to Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme to ensure affordable public Wi-Fi access. ISPs and TSPs cannot charge PDOs more than twice their retail broadband rate for plans up to 200 Mbps, balancing affordability with fair provider compensation. Key […]
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Why in NEWS The subordinate judiciary, which handles 87.5% of India’s total cases, is overwhelmed by vacancies, case backlogs, and outdated systems, creating significant economic bottlenecks. Countries like Singapore and Kenya have shown how judicial reforms can fuel economic progress. Key Concepts Simplified Term Meaning Subordinate Judiciary Lower courts functioning under the High Court, including […]
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Why in NEWS The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the launch of electricity derivatives on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) to improve power price risk management, support renewable energy integration, and deepen short-term power markets. Key Terms/Concepts Term Simple Explanation Electricity Derivatives Financial contracts that allow trading in future electricity prices […]
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Why in NEWS On World Crocodile Day (June 17), India commemorated 50 years of its Crocodile Conservation Project (CCP) (1975–2025), with Odisha at the forefront, hosting all three native crocodilian species in the wild. Key Terms/Concepts Term Simple Explanation Crocodile Conservation Project (CCP) A 1975 initiative to protect India’s crocodiles via captive breeding, habitat protection […]
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Why in NEWS India’s Prime Minister visited Cyprus — the first by an Indian PM in 23 years — to deepen ties in energy security, counterterrorism cooperation, and India–EU strategic alignment. Key Terms/Concepts Term Simple Explanation Bilateral Relations Diplomatic ties and cooperation between two countries Energy Security Ensuring a reliable and affordable supply of energy […]
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Why in NEWS? India is considering amending the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010 to reduce accident-related penalties on nuclear equipment suppliers.This move aims to revive stalled nuclear power projects and attract foreign investments, particularly from countries like the United States and France, in order to meet India’s clean energy goals. Key Terms/Concepts […]
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Why in NEWS The 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France adopted the declaration “Our Ocean, Our Future: United for Urgent Action”, reinforcing commitments to SDG 14: Life Below Water and addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis — climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Key Terms/Concepts Term Simple Explanation SDG 14 UN goal to conserve […]
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