Recently, thousands of devotees participated in the annual ‘Aanayootu’ (the ritual of feeding elephants) on the first day of the Malayalam month ‘Karkkidakam’ at the historic Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala. This event stands as a highly unique and significant aspect of Kerala’s cultural and religious heritage. What is Aanayootu? Significance of the Karkkidakam […]
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NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Roadmap for building India as a leading bioeconomy powerhouse by 2035”. The roadmap outlines an ambitious strategy to transform India into one of the world’s top three biotechnology powers by 2035. Key Targets Proposed Major Recommendations 1. Financial Interventions 2. Six National BioMissions (Targets by 2035) The roadmap
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Subject: Science-Technology and Environment (General Studies Paper-III) Recently, in a major leap toward sustainable transport and enhanced connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first ‘hydrogen-powered fuel cell train’ in Jind, Haryana. Key Highlights Working Mechanism of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Hydrogen as a Transport Fuel Types of Hydrogen Fuel and Their Production Hydrogen
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Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new State-of-the-Art Sikh Museum in Kurukshetra (Haryana) to preserve and display the rich historical and spiritual heritage of the Sikh Gurus on a global platform. This initiative marks a significant step toward honoring the contributions of the Sikh Gurus to India’s cultural diversity and
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Subject: Internal Security and Science & Technology (General Studies Paper-III) Reports have recently emerged regarding the leak of highly sensitive files associated with the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) by a ransomware group known as World Leaks. Originating from a contractor’s server, this data leak has once again brought to light the pressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to consider formulating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that would allow citizens to access courts at any time—day or night—for urgent matters affecting life and personal liberty. This includes cases of illegal detentions, imminent home demolitions, deportations, and custodial violence. Key Highlights Significance of the Move Way Forward
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More than 60 years after becoming locally extinct in Gujarat’s Gir forests, the Indian Grey Hornbill has recorded four consecutive years of successful breeding. This achievement follows a systematic reintroduction programme undertaken by the Gujarat Forest Department, marking a major milestone in species recovery and ecological restoration. Key Highlights of the Reintroduction Programme Additional Conservation
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Recently, the Counter-Intelligence Unit of the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested three publishers on charges of printing and distributing “pro-separatist” books for school children under the ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme’. A case has been registered against them under the new criminal law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Key
Recently, the Madras High Court restrained the Election Commission of India (EC) from notifying byelections in five assembly constituencies of Tamil Nadu (Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur) until July 31. This interim order was passed during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the legality of conducting byelections while election petitions
Recently, India and Australia adopted a historic ‘Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation’ to deepen military engagement, defence industrial cooperation, and maritime security amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific region. Alongside this, both nations have also signed significant agreements in the sectors of civil nuclear energy and critical minerals. Key Highlights Expansion of
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