The Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) authority, in collaboration with researchers from Gauhati University, released the findings of a rapid avian survey focusing on two critical ecological groups: Raptors (birds of prey) and Storks. Geographical and Ecological Significance Assam’s rich, diverse wetlands and the Himalayan foothills act as vital ecosystems for avian biodiversity. Zonal Distribution inside […]
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the provisional estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the financial year 2025-26. Key Highlights of the Data Sector-wise Performance Analysis Sector FY 2024-25 Growth FY 2025-26 Growth Key Observations / Dynamics Manufacturing 9.3% 10.7% Hit double-digit growth annually, driven by structural reforms. However, a
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Experts at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Conference on “Next-Gen Forensics: The New Age of Fraud Investigation” highlighted an urgent need for a fundamental shift in probing methodologies. With cybercriminals increasingly deploying weaponized technologies like AI-generated deepfakes, digital arrests, voice cloning, and crypto-laundering networks, traditional investigation methods are rendering themselves
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The Supreme Court AI Committee, chaired by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has released the preliminary draft of the ‘Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026’. The committee has invited public and stakeholder comments on the draft related to use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts till June 20, 2026. This move comes in the
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The Union Cabinet has approved a one-time budgetary support of ₹10,000 crore to create a Price Stabilisation Fund for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This initiative aims to cushion scheduled Indian airlines and passengers from escalating jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Key Features of the Stabilisation Fund Why is this
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A pioneering study funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine has mapped the exact biological pathway through which urban air pollution breaches the placental barrier, leading to long-term developmental harm in fetuses. Key Findings of the Study While previous research established that environmental pollutants could
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India’s industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew by 4.9% in April 2026 under a revised series adopting 2022-23 as the new base year. This growth rate was slightly slower compared to the 5.8% recorded in the same month of the previous year under the old 2011-12 base year. The IIP
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Astronomers have successfully deciphered the extreme weather patterns of an exoplanet located nearly 700 light-years away using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The study, published in the journal Science, revealed a dynamic weather cycle of cloudy mornings and clear evenings on a distant gas giant. Key Highlights of the Discovery Methodology: How Was It
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General N.S. Raja Subramani recently assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Key Highlights of the Appointment 💡 Value Addition for UPSC UPSC Prelims (PT) Practice Question Q. With reference to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India, consider the following
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Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, recently made an unprecedented statement in Parliament acknowledging that Nepal, alongside India, has encroached upon Indian territories in various places. Key Highlights of the Development Boundary Disputes Between India and Nepal While approximately 97% of the border is demarcated, two primary friction points remain unresolved. India-Nepal Relationship: History
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