Current affairs

India’s Pandemic Toll Remains Elusive, Reasons and Systemic Gaps

Context: India’s official COVID-19 death toll likely underestimates the true mortality impact due to under-registration, poor death certification, and failure to capture indirect pandemic-related deaths. What is the Civil Registration System (CRS)? Civil Registration System (CRS) is a continuous, permanent, and...

Donald Trump Tariffs on India: Full Story, India’s Response, and What Comes Next

Donald Trump Tariffs: In a major escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on Indian goods, citing India’s continued import of Russian oil and military equipment. This has made India one of the few...

India’s achievements after 75 years of Independence

On August 15, 1947, India gained freedom after nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. With partition, poverty, illiteracy, and a struggling economy, the challenges were immense. However, over the last 75+ years, India has emerged as a vibrant democracy,...

Kartavya Bhavan Inaugurated by PM Modi: A Landmark Step in India’s Central Vista Redevelopment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-03 on August 6, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Central Vista Redevelopment Project. The Bhavan is the first of ten planned Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings, envisioned to modernize governance by housing...

Hero Stones (Nāṭukkal) of Tamil Nadu & South India: Meaning, History & Significance

Hero Stones, known as Nāṭukkal in Tamil and Vīragallu in Kannada, are ancient memorial stones erected to honor individuals who laid down their lives in acts of bravery. Unlike royal monuments or temple inscriptions, these stones reflect a grassroots tradition...

Pariksha pe Charcha 2025 sets Guinness World Record

Pariksha Pe Charcha sets Guinness World Record with 3.53 crore registrations in 8th edition (2025), in just one month. It is an annual interactive programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. It aims to help students (classes 6–12),...

What is Cloudburst? Its Causes, Effects, and Forecasting

In a tragic turn of events, a massive cloudburst in Uttarakhand has led to devastating flash floods in Dharali village, located in the Uttarkashi district. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM IST on Tuesday, triggering a sudden and violent surge...

Daily Quiz 05 August 2025

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Centre Cracks Down on Forced Sale of Biostimulants with Fertilizers: All You Need to Know

In a move to protect farmers’ interests, the Union Agriculture Ministry has directed states to stop the forced sale of biostimulants alongside subsidized fertilizers. This decision comes after several complaints from farmers across India, prompting the government to tighten the...

Satya Pal Malik Passes Away at 79: A Stalwart in Indian Politics Bids Farewell

Former Jammu & Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik died on August 5, 2025. He was 79 years old when he died in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. He was fighting a severe urinary tract infection and kidney failure...