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The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed globally on 22 May. In this context, Odisha’s indigenous seed conservation practices, particularly its community seed banks and millet diversity, have been highlighted as critical models for climate-resilient farming and biodiversity protection. International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) Seed Conservation Practices in Odisha Institutional & Project Support […]

Recently, government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have hiked the retail prices of petrol and diesel in a staggered manner (a ₹3/litre hike followed by a 90-paise hike) after a four-year hiatus on major price increases. Key Highlights of the Current Scenario Primary Reasons for the Price Hike Macroeconomic Implications Background: Pricing Mechanism of Fuel in

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited Beijing to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit is highly significant as it immediately followed a high-profile visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, and marks the 30th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Russia and China. Context and Strategic Timing (The “Trump Factor”) Core Agenda of

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently seized two live Indian Red Sand Boas during an undercover decoy operation in Telangana, highlighting the persistent challenge of illegal wildlife trafficking in India’s grey market. About the Indian Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) Drivers of Illegal Poaching and Trade About Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Practice Questions

Congress leader V.D. Satheesan was recently sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala following the landslide victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 2026 State Legislative Assembly elections. Key Highlights of the Event Constitutional Provisions Related to the Executive (State Level) Role of the Governor in Government Formation Practice Questions Prelims

Recently, a landmark event in India’s cultural restitution history occurred at a formal ceremony in The Hague. The Netherlands officially repatriated the 11th-century Anaimangalam Copper Plates Charter (popularly known as the Leiden Copper Plates) to India in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. Housed at Leiden University Library

Recently, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to The Hague, India and the Netherlands officially elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. The leaders adopted an ambitious roadmap to deepen engagement across high-tech manufacturing, climate action, and resource management, concluding 17 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Key Pillars of the Upgraded Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a historic official visit to Norway, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 43 years (since 1983). PM Modi was conferred with Sweden’s prestigious ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ for his exceptional contributions to pioneering the India-Sweden strategic

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The declaration was triggered after a sharp spike involving over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths, raising severe concerns over local and

Recently, the President of India promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India). With this, the total sanctioned judicial strength of the apex court, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI), rises from 34 to