Why in NEWS Recent fire and sinking incidents of merchant vessels off Kerala’s coast have sparked debate over global shipping liability and India’s limited legal cover to claim damages. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation IMO (International Maritime Organization) UN agency that sets global standards for safety, pollution control, and liability in shipping. Ballast Water […]
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Why in NEWS Following the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, severely damaged human remains were identified using DNA analysis — now the gold standard in disaster victim identification. Key Terms Explained Term Meaning DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Hereditary material in nearly every human cell that carries genetic instructions DNA Profiling Scientific process of […]
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Why in NEWS The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recovered black boxes from the crash site of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad. What are Black Boxes and How Do They Work? Aspect Details Inventor Dr. David Warren, Australia (1954); made mandatory in 1960 Components Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit […]
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Why in NEWS The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has cancelled the license of Celebi Aviation, a Turkish ground-handling firm operating at major Indian airports. The move follows Turkey’s public support for Pakistan after India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation BCAS Bureau of […]
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Why in NEWS Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion” targeting Iran’s nuclear and military sites. In response, Iran retaliated with “Operation True Promise 3”, firing ballistic missiles at Israel. This marks a severe escalation in one of the Middle East’s most entrenched rivalries. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Operation Rising Lion Israeli airstrikes on Iranian […]
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Why in News Indian Navy and UK Royal Navy conducted a joint Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea, boosting maritime cooperation and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific. Key Terms and Concepts Term/Concept Details PASSEX A joint naval drill between friendly navies during intersecting deployments to enhance interoperability and tactical coordination. INS Tabar Talwar-class […]
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Why in NEWS A large number of lesser flamingos have recently arrived at Chhaya pond in Porbandar, Gujarat. From here, they will migrate to the Great Rann of Kutch, along the India-Pakistan border, for breeding. Key Terms and Concepts Term Explanation Lesser Flamingo Smallest species of flamingo, found in Africa, India, and parts of Pakistan. […]
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Why in NEWS Prime Minister paid tribute on 11th June 2025 to Sant Kabir Das on his 648th birth anniversary, observed as Kabirdas Jayanti (Kabir Prakat Divas). Who was Sant Kabirdas? Feature Details Period 1440–1518 Birthplace Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Identity Weaver by caste (“julaha”), embraced lower-caste identity (“kori”) Influences Ramananda (Bhakti saint), Sheikh Taqi (Sufi […]
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Why in NEWS Indian researchers have developed Garbhini-GA2, an advanced AI model that predicts fetal age from ultrasound images with an error margin of just half a day — a major improvement over existing models with a 7-day margin. This showcases the expanding role of AI in reshaping India’s healthcare system. Key Concepts and Terms […]
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Why in NEWS? India ranked 131st out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 released by the World Economic Forum, slipping two spots from 2024. India’s gender parity score is 64.1%. What is the Global Gender Gap Index? Aspect Description Published by World Economic Forum (since 2006) Dimensions Assessed Economic Participation, Educational […]
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