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India will participate in the 2025 Deaflympics, which are slated to take place in Tokyo from November 15, 2025, with a record number of members representing the nation at 111 total members. Participants will compete in 11 events: athletics, badminton, golf, judo, karate, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, wrestling, and tennis. Flagbearer: • Three-time Deaflympics […]

Proposed in 2000 by Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee, the Rare Earth Hypothesis suggests that while simple, microbial life may be common in the universe, complex multicellular life is likely rare. The hypothesis argues that a chain of many specific planetary and system-level conditions must align to produce and sustain complex life. Frequency of Earth-like […]

However, in per capita terms, India’s emissions remained less than half the global average. Key facts : In 2024, India registered the largest absolute increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among all countries compared to the previous year. India was the third largest overall emitter of GHGs in 2024, behind only China and the United […]

Understanding the Spot Market The spot market, sometimes referred to as the cash market, is a financial market where assets are bought and sold for immediate delivery. The term ‘spot’ refers to the immediate settlement of transactions, typically within two business days. The price at which an asset is traded in the spot market is known […]

Al-Falah” (الفلاح) is an Arabic word that literally translates to “success,” “prospering,” or “salvation.” Literal Meaning: Al = “The” Falah = “success,” “prosperity,” “well being,” or “salvation.” Together, Al-Falah means “The Success” or “The Prosperity.” Religious and Cultural Context: In Islamic context, Al-Falah refers to success in this life and the Hereafter — especially successful […]

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) affecting Mauritania and Senegal in Western Africa. Why in news ? Officials in the West African country of The Gambia report the first human case of Rift Valley fever (RVF). About Rift Valley Fever: It is caused by a Phlebovirus belonging to the Phenuiviridae family. It primarily affects animals such as […]

Why in News? The data for July-September 2025 was released. • It shows a decline in rural unemployment rate and slight increase in urban unemployment, indicating changing patterns of labour and seasonal trends of employment. Key Highlights Investment: 1. Overall Unemployment Rate: • National (15 years and above): ◦ Declined to 5.2% (July-September 2025) as […]

On November 10, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police, in coordination with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh authorities, busted an inter-state terror module linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the ISIS-affiliated Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The operation, spanning J&K, Haryana (Faridabad), and Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow and Saharanpur), led to the arrest of 7–8 individuals, including three doctors, […]

8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) : Issues  & Way forward The Central Government has created 8th CPC Chairperson: Former Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai Member: Prof Pulak Ghosh (IIM Bangalore) – Part-time Member Pankaj Jain, IAS (Secretary, Government of India) – Member Secretary Timeline: The report is to be submitted in 18 months. What is a […]

Pakistan’s proposed 27th constitutional amendment Bill : Pakistan’s government has introduced a major constitutional change that has sparked widespread debate and protests across the country. The proposed 27th constitutional amendment, which will be voted on in Parliament next week, seeks to restructure the military’s chain of command and overhaul the judiciary, prompting strong criticism from […]