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Political Parties in India, Criteria, Issues and Recommendations

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to verify the background of the founding members of Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) at the time of their registration. WHY? Because many RUPPs have become inactive or defunct, but remain...

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), marking a historic step in its journey toward energy self-sufficiency and regional influence. Situated in Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz region, near the Sudanese border, GERD is one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure...

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025, Key Highlights, Purpose and Evaluation

Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan awards 2025. What is Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan? Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is an annual ranking of cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Conducted since...

Nepal Protests 2025: Why Gen Z Has Taken Over the Streets

The year 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in Nepal’s history. What started as a reaction to a social media ban soon spiraled into one of the most powerful uprisings in the country’s recent past — the Nepal...

BioCARe (Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation) Programme

The BioCARe Programme, launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is a flagship initiative to enhance the participation of women scientists in biotechnology and allied fields. Recently, concerns have been raised as...

Mahi River Tragedy in Gujarat: Five Workers Killed After Sudden Flooding at Dolatpura Hydropower Plant

On September 4, 2025, tragedy struck at the Dolatpura Hydropower Plant in Mahisagar district, Gujarat, when water from the Kadana Dam was suddenly released into the Mahi River. The surge of water flooded the power plant, trapping workers inside. Despite...

Fully Literate State in India: List, History, and Significance

India has been making rapid strides in the field of education and literacy. In a landmark development, Himachal Pradesh was declared a fully literate state on September 8, 2025, joining the exclusive group of Indian states and union territories that...

Jerusalem Terrorist Attack 2025: Six Killed, Several Injured in Ramot Junction Shooting

The city of Jerusalem witnessed one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent years on 8th September 2025, when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a crowded bus stop in the Ramot Junction area. The attack left at least six...

Katchatheevu Island, Location, Historical Context and Physical Characteristics

Context: The Sri Lankan president recently visited Katchatheevu Island. Prime Minister Modi criticised the ceding of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974 by the then Indira Gandhi Government. About Katchatheevu Island Katchatheevu is an uninhabited offshore island in the Palk...

Russian Cancer Vaccine EnteroMix: A Breakthrough in Personalized mRNA Cancer Treatment

The fight against cancer has entered a new era with Russia’s announcement of EnteroMix, a groundbreaking mRNA-based cancer vaccine. Developed by the National Medical Research Radiological Center (NMRRC) in collaboration with leading scientific institutes, EnteroMix has shown remarkable success in...