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Why in NEWS The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), a historic tribal empowerment campaign reaching over 1 lakh tribal villages across 31 States/UTs, including 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) districts. It operates through a community-driven, camp-based model involving tribal youth, CSOs, local leaders, and district administrations. Key […]

Why in NEWS Global warming is intensifying a new climate phenomenon called thirst waves, where rising atmospheric evaporative demand causes rapid moisture loss from land and vegetation. This hidden crisis poses a serious threat to agriculture, especially in regions like Northern India and the Himalayas. Key Concepts & Terms Term Description Thirst Wave A stretch […]

Why in NEWS Under Operation Midnight Hammer, the US launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow using B-2 Stealth Bombers, GBU-57 bunker busters, and Tomahawk missiles.In response, Iran’s Parliament approved a proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy trade and escalating regional tensions. Key Concepts & Terms Term […]

Why in NEWS In May 2025, India auctioned its first potash block, a critical milestone in the government’s mission to reform the mining sector, enhance self-reliance in fertilizers, and attract private investment through transparent auctions. Key Concepts & Terms Term Description Potash A potassium-rich salt used primarily in fertilizers to improve crop yield. Composite License […]

Why in NEWS India has entered the top 100 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for the first time, ranking 99th out of 167 countries in the UN’s 10th Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025, with a score of 67/100.This is a significant rise from 109th in 2024 and 112th in 2023. Key Concepts & […]

Why in NEWS The Union Health Ministry is integrating the Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI) with the e-Rakt Kosh platform to ensure real-time access to rare blood types and improve coordination among blood banks nationwide. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Explanation Rare Donor Registry National database of rare blood group donors e-Rakt Kosh Centralized […]

Why in NEWS The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation chaired the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Organized by the Inter-State Council Secretariat and the UP Government, the meeting addressed key regional and inter-state cooperation issues. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Explanation Zonal Councils Statutory advisory bodies for regional cooperation, […]

Why in NEWS India is encouraging the use of insect-based feed in livestock and aquaculture to promote sustainability, improve animal gut health, and combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The initiative is spearheaded by ICAR in partnership with key research institutions. Key Concepts & Definitions Term Explanation Insect-Based Feed Protein-rich feed made from […]

Why in NEWS A recent report by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revealed alarming deficiencies in India’s organ transplantation system. With only 13,476 kidney transplants in 2024—far below the estimated need of 1 lakh—the findings signal a crisis in accessibility, infrastructure, and regulation, demanding immediate systemic overhaul. Key Concepts & Definitions […]

Why in NEWS The Government of India has launched the NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) scheme to empower girls aged 16–18 years through skill development in non-traditional job roles. Key Terms & Concepts Term Explanation NAVYA Scheme Vocational training programme for girls aged 16–18 with Class 10 pass Non-traditional job […]