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Strengthening Urban Biodiversity

Strengthening Urban Biodiversity

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Strengthening Urban Biodiversity Why in News? Urbanization is rapidly altering the natural environment, leading to biodiversity loss. The article highlights the importance of integrating biodiversity conservation in urban planning to ensure sustainable development and enhance urban resilience. Important Key Points: Urban Expansion & Biodiversity Loss:Rapid urbanization leads to habitat fragmentation and degradation, threatening native species […]

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India and WHO Collaborate to Globalize Ayush Through New Health Agreement

India and WHO Collaborate to Globalize Ayush Through New Health Agreement

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India and WHO Collaborate to Globalize Ayush Through New Health Agreement Why in News? The Ministry of Ayush and WHO signed an MoU to develop a dedicated Traditional Medicine module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). Important Key Points: Integration into Global Health Framework: This initiative aims to integrate traditional Indian medicine systems—such

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PM Modi Unveils ₹48,500 Crore Development Projects in Bihar to Boost Infrastructure and Connectivity

PM Modi Urges Centre and States to Collaborate as ‘Team India’ for Accelerated Development

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PM Modi Urges Centre and States to Collaborate as ‘Team India’ for Accelerated Development Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Emphasizing the theme ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’, he called upon the Union government and states to work together as

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Economic Capital Framework And Rbis Dividend

Economic Capital Framework and RBI’s Dividend Transfer

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Economic Capital Framework And Rbis Dividend Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mechanisms for determining surplus transfers to the government, guided by the Economic Capital Framework (ECF). Important Key Points: Economic Capital Framework (ECF): Established based on the recommendations of the Bimal Jalan Committee in 2019, the ECF provides a structured approach

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Operation Olivia

Operation Olivia

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Operation Olivia Why in News? Operation Olivia is an annual conservation initiative launched by the Indian Coast Guard in the early 1980s to protect the endangered Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting season along the Odisha coast. The operation runs from November to May, coinciding with the turtles’ breeding and nesting period. Important Key

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Suez Canal

Suez Canal

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Suez Canal Why in News? Canal’s historical significance, strategic importance, and its impact on global trade. It delves into the events surrounding the nationalization of the canal and the subsequent geopolitical tensions. Important Key Points: Historical Context: The Suez Canal, completed in 1869, was initially controlled by British and French interests. In 1956, Egyptian President

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Enrolment Drop in Government Schools and PM-POSHAN

Enrolment Drop in Government Schools and PM-POSHAN

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Enrolment Drop in Government Schools and PM-POSHAN Why in News? Concerning trend of declining student enrolment in government schools across India and examines the implications for the PM-POSHAN scheme. Important Key Points: Significant Decline in Enrolment: The Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) report for 2023-24 indicates a drop in total school enrolment from

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Gendered Malnutrition in India: Unveiling the Hidden Crisis

Gendered Malnutrition in India: Unveiling the Hidden Crisis

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Gendered Malnutrition in India: Unveiling the Hidden Crisis Why in News? Recent analyses have highlighted the persistent issue of gendered malnutrition in India, where women and girls disproportionately suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to systemic socio-cultural and economic factors. This gender disparity in nutrition has profound implications for public health, intergenerational well-being, and the nation’s

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Hooch Tragedies in India: Causes, Consequences, and Preventive Measures

Hooch Tragedies in India: Causes, Consequences, and Preventive Measures

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Hooch Tragedies in India: Causes, Consequences, and Preventive Measures Why in News? India has witnessed a series of tragic incidents involving the consumption of illicit liquor, commonly referred to as “hooch,” resulting in numerous fatalities across various states. These events have raised serious concerns about public health, regulatory oversight, and the socio-economic factors contributing to

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Kaziranga National Park Achieves Record Footfall; Becomes India's 3rd Most Visited Park

Kaziranga National Park Achieves Record Footfall; Becomes India’s 3rd Most Visited Park

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Kaziranga National Park Achieves Record Footfall; Becomes India’s 3rd Most Visited Park Why in News? Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall, welcoming 443,636 visitors between October 1, 2024, and May 18, 2025. This milestone positions Kaziranga as the third most visited national park in India, following

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