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Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana to Save 15,000 Sacred Groves General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Biodiversity Conservation  Why in News? Recently, the Union Government approved the Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana (AVSY) to conserve and restore 15,000 sacred groves. What is Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana (AVSY)? What are Sacred Groves? FAQs: 1. What is […]

Japan Reusable Rocket Completes Test Flight General Studies Paper III: Space Technology, Space Achievements Why in News? Recently, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully completed the first test flight of its RV-X reusable rocket, achieving a strategic milestone toward reusable launch systems. Highlights of Japan’s Reusable Rocket Test Flight Note: On June 17, 2025, Honda

India Withdraws 2017 Special Yemen Travel Restrictions General Studies Paper II: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, India withdrew its 2017 special travel restriction notification for Yemen, while continuing to advise citizens against non-essential travel. Highlights of India’s Revised Yemen Travel Policy Yemen: History, Civil War, and

India Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes & Pipes General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? Recently, India extended the anti-dumping duty until 27 January 2027 on seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow steel profiles imported from China. Highlights of Anti-Dumping Duty Extension What is Anti-Dumping Duty? FAQs: Q.

Fault Line Threatens China Brahmaputra Dam Project General Studies Paper III: Water Resources, India and its Neighbourhood Why in News? Recently, Chinese geologists warned that an active fault beneath China’s proposed Brahmaputra Hydropower Dam Project could heighten earthquake, landslide, and structural risks. Highlights of China’s Brahmaputra Hydropower Dam Project Environmental and Geological Concerns of China’s

India Smart Border Plan With Four-Pronged Security Grid General Studies Paper II: India and its Neighbourhood, Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas Why in News? Recently, the Union Home Minister unveiled a four-pronged (quadrangular) Smart Border Security Grid at the Land Border Districts’ Superintendents of Police Conference. India’s Four-Pronged Smart Border Security Grid

India Peak Power Demand May Touch 300 GW in FY27 General Studies Paper III: Growth & Development, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Power projected that India’s peak electricity demand may reach 300 GW in FY2026–27, underscoring the need to rapidly expand energy storage

New Customs Duty Waives on Electronic Components  General Studies Paper III: Industrial Policy, Growth and Development Why in News? Recently, the Government of India waived Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key inputs for display assemblies, lithium-ion cells, and inductor coil modules. Key Changes in New Customs Duty Waiver Policy Rationale Behind this Reform Impact on

World First Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli General Studies Paper II: Health Why in News? Recently, Novo Nordisk launched the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin, Awiqli (insulin icodec) in India, reducing annual injections dose. What is Awiqli (Insulin Icodec)? Significance  IMPORTANT POINTS  FAQs: 1. What is Once-Weekly Insulin Awiqli?Awiqli is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin

Tripura Mandates Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana in Morning Assemblies General Studies Paper II: Modern Indian History, Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions  Why in News? Recently, the Tripura government mandated all schools to begin morning assemblies with the full rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by Jana Gana Mana. Highlights of Tripura Government’s Directive Ministry