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MOUNT SEMERU, among the most active of Indonesia’s 120 live volcanoes, erupted recently, spewing hot clouds of volcanic ash and debris. Volcanoes erupt because of how heat moves beneath Earth’s surface. Deep within the planet, it is so hot that rocks slowly melt to become a thick, flowing substance called magma. Since it is lighter […]

  Federalism under Single-Party Dominance : Federal Strain: Development Needs or Politics? The cooperative federal environment of the 1990s encouraged dialogue between the Centre and States. After 2014, major institutional changes like the abolition of the Planning Commission and shifts in resource allocation indicate growing centralisation. Single-party dominance and the push for “one nation” politics […]

Gen Z protests in Mexico echo similar uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines and beyond, where youths raised “Straw Hat Pirate” flags inspired by One Piece. The symbol, seen from Indonesia to France, represents freedom, defiance and resistance to corrupt or oppressive systems. Gen Z protest has broken out in Mexico after it became the […]

Why in News ?The Supreme Court delivered its opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference under Article 143 regarding the powers of Governors and the President to grant assent to State Bills. This came soon after the April 8 judgment that imposed a three-month limit for Governors to act on pending Bills. Key Points of the […]

Why in news ? Shri Shivshankar Menon, former National Security Advisor of India, diplomat, and former UN official has been recently conffered with the INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE ,DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. Awarding Body: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, which promotes peace, development, and disarmament in honor of Indira Gandhi’s legacy. Reason for the Award: Recognized […]

Why in  news ? ISRO successfully conducted the bootstrap mode start test on the CE20 cryogenic engine. Test held under vacuum conditions at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility, Mahendragiri, on November 7 for 10 seconds. This is a major step toward enhancing restart capability and mission flexibility for future LVM3 flights. About the CE20 Engine: […]

Silent Public Health Disaster: Groundwater contamination causes skeletal deformities, fluorosis, and chronic illnesses in villages. Families spend scarce income on medical care, worsening poverty. Children face long-term cognitive and physical impairments. National Data Shows a Crisis: Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024: nearly 20% of samples from 440+ districts exceed safe limits. Punjab: one-third of samples […]

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, announced that India is poised to become a global hub of natural farming. He highlighted the urgent need to shift from chemical-based agriculture to a science-backed natural farming model, linking it with soil health, farmer welfare, […]

SC Strikes Down Key Provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 : Why in News? The Supreme Court recently struck down key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, which aimed to overhaul the tribunal system in India. The Court held that the Act compromised the independence and autonomy of tribunals, a core constitutional value. Key […]

Why in News ? Madvi Hidma, the most-wanted Maoist commander in the protracted battle against the insurgents, was gunned down by the Andhra Pradesh police in the Maredumalli Mandal area of the state’s Alluri Sitharama Raju district on the morning of November 18. Five other Maoists, including two women, were killed in the security operation. […]