Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More
Context: Recent violent clashes between tribal villagers and police in Odisha’s Rayagada district have left dozens injured following protests against the construction of an approach road for the Sijimali bauxite mine.Read More
Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially uplisted the Emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal to the Endangered category due to the devastating impacts of climateRead More
Context: India achieved a major diplomatic milestone, by sweeping four unopposed elections to key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). About The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC):Read More
Context: The Madman Theory has returned to global strategic discourse amid debates over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump during the ongoing West Asia crisis. About Madman Theory: What it is? The MadmanRead More
Context: The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted energy supplies, exposing India’s heavy dependence on imported gas. This has revived discussion on past pipeline projects like the Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI) and Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) About The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Pipeline:Read More
Context: The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment permitting a woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, prioritizing reproductive autonomy over fetal viability. The ruling, led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, sets a significantRead More
Context: UNESCO has advised the Government of India to strictly adhere to World Heritage Conservation norms regarding the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project. About Aghanashini–Vedavathi River-Linking Project: About Aghanashini River: What it is? The AghanashiniRead More
Context: The Chokramudi hills in Kerala, previously a hub for illegal encroachment and construction, have been reclaimed by the government and transformed into a thriving natural habitat. This restoration has led to theRead More
Context: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas informed the Rajya Sabha that India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) are currently at only 64% capacity. About Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs): What it is? Strategic PetroleumRead More
