WMO Issues El Nino Warming General Studies Paper III: Important Geophysical Phenomena, Climate Change, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned of a high probability of El Niño developing by August 2026, which threatens to trigger severe heatwaves and disrupt India’s monsoon with below-normal rainfall. Key Findings of […]
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Putin’s Anti Aging Project General Studies Paper III: Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Why in News? Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin intensified a $26-billion anti-aging project focused on gene therapy and xenotransplantation. What is the Anti Aging Project? About: The project is a massive, Kremlin-backed biotechnology and medical initiative spearheaded by President Vladimir Putin. It treats
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India Reservoir Crisis General Studies Paper II: Water Resources, Climate Change, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? According to the Central Water Commission Data, India’s 166 monitored reservoirs lost nearly 8 BCM of water within two weeks, exposing severe hydrological stress. India’s Reservoir Water Crisis Reservoir Storage Status: The Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors
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Kerala Launches India’s First Dedicated Elderly Welfare Department General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Related to Elderly, Welfare Schemes Why in News? Recently, Kerala launched India’s first dedicated Elderly Welfare Department, inspired by Japan’s aging-care model, to strengthen healthcare, social security, and active aging policies. Highlights of India’s First Dedicated Elderly Welfare
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Shrey Parikh Wins Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026 General Studies Paper II: Educational Competitions, Indian-Origin Achievements Why in News? Recently, 14-year-old Shrey Parikh from California won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee title. This was the 98th annual event, took place at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Shrey Parikh’s Journey to the 2026 Scripps
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India Secures Top Global AI & Digital Economy Positions General Studies Paper III: Infrastructure & Development, AI & Computing, Government policies and interventions Why in News? According to the State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 Report, India has secured the 4th position globally in AI performance and 5th position in the global digital economy
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National Family Health Survey-6 2023-24 General Studies Paper II: Health, Issues Related to Children & Women Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24, showcasing substantial progress in India’s maternal health indicators alongside a concerning lifestyle shift. What is National Family Health Survey
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Meta Launches New Plus Subscription Plans General Studies Paper III: Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, IT & Computers Why in News? Recently, Meta launched global consumer “Plus” plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to enhance user experience with advanced features. Users who take this plan will get special tools and customization options. Meta’s New Plus Subscription
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US Treasury Prepares To Print Trump Portrait On $250 Note General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? The US Treasury Department has been preparing preliminary mock-ups of a proposed USD 250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait. If approved, Trump would become the first living
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Indian Army T-72 Tanks Upgradation Plan General Studies Paper III: Government Policies & Interventions, Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, the Indian Army accelerated Project Rhino to modernise ageing T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to contemporary combat standards, ensuring their operational viability well beyond 2030. What are T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs)? About: The T-72
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