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Why in news ? the Union Cabinet ex post facto approved the plan to create the new South Coast Railway Zone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the South Coast Railway headquarters in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In governance and administration, various types of approvals are granted based on the timing and purpose of […]

Community Mental Health for Journalists: Impact of Stories on Communities: Journalists must consider the emotional and mental impact of their reporting on readers and the communities they write about. It’s crucial to think about the consequences of the story on the affected individuals and communities, ensuring that the narrative does not exacerbate trauma or distress. […]

Why In News ? Surging U.S. dollar spurs jump in corporate forex hedging. What is Corporate Forex Hedging? Corporate Forex Hedging refers to the strategies and techniques used by companies to protect themselves against risks arising from fluctuations in foreign exchange (forex) rates. Companies engaged in international trade, investments, or operations often encounter forex risks […]

Why in News? India is gearing up to launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027, marking the country’s first attempt to collect and return samples from the Moon to Earth. Announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, this ambitious mission represents a significant leap in India’s space exploration journey. It will involve multiple launches of […]

Why in News ? The Tamil Nadu Governor withheld assent to multiple bills passed by the state legislature, some for periods extending over years, prompting allegations of constitutional impropriety and factual mala fides. Senior advocates representing the Tamil Nadu government argued that such delays undermine legislative processes and exceed the Governor’s constitutional role. Interpretation of […]

Recent Temperature Anomaly: Event: February 2, 2025, temperatures at the North Pole soared 20°C above average, surpassing the melting threshold for ice. Extreme Observation: On February 1, temperatures in Svalbard, Norway, were 18°C above the 1991–2020 average, rising further by the next day. Expert Commentary: Mika Rantanen, Finnish Meteorological Institute, termed it an extreme winter […]

Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 Key Announcement: The Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language has been posthumously awarded to late Chaman Arora for his book “Ik Hor Ashwthama”. The book is a collection of short stories and was selected for the award based on the unanimous recommendation of a jury comprising three members. […]

 Why in news ? On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a directive to the Forest Department of Rajasthan regarding sacred groves. What is the Supreme Court directive? Mapping of Sacred Groves: Sacred groves are to be mapped in detail using both ground surveys and satellite technology. The mapping will consider their purpose, cultural, […]

Why in News ? Convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a Delhi prison rule about furloughs. The rule vests power to grant furlough with the court where the appeal against conviction is pending. Generally, the power of granting furlough is exercised by the executive. What is the difference between parole […]

Why in News ? The loss of 110 glaciers in the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh over the last 32 years (1988-2020) underscores the growing issue of glacier retreat in the region, which has significant implications for the hydrology and climate of the area. The reasons for this rapid glacier retreat can be understood through […]