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Why in news? Recently, the Ram Temple project in Ayodhya has been honored with the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ award by the British Safety Council. This accolade recognizes the project’s unwavering commitment to maintaining stringent safety protocols throughout its construction process. The award specifically highlights the work done on the first and second floors of […]

Why in News?  The cyclone caused significant devastation on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, triggering chaos and fear. The situation is extremely precarious. Mayotte, located at the northern edge of the Indian Ocean’s cyclone zone, had largely avoided the worst cyclones in recent years. Indian Ocean’s Cyclone Zone: The Indian Ocean Cyclone Zone refers […]

The ‘Mission 100% Electrification’ project is like chasing an unrealistic dream of becoming a green railway, leading to many usable diesel locomotives becoming unnecessary. Export of Diesel Locomotives: India’s RITES Ltd. is sending six refurbished diesel locomotives to Africa after converting them to fit African tracks. This is the first project of its kind. Idle […]

Why in News ? The Tabla maestro Jakir Hussein was recently died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? As per US’ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH), is a serious chronic lung disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the organ. The condition develops when […]

Why in News? The UK has officially become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), joining 11 existing members including Australia, Japan and Canada. About CPTPP: The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a major free trade agreement among countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It evolved from […]

“One Nation, One Election: Opposition says bills undermine state legislatures, shift power to Election Commission” This article discusses the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, focusing on the opposition’s criticisms of the bills introduced to facilitate simultaneous elections across India. Here’s a breakdown of the key elements in the heading: “One Nation, One Election”: This refers […]

The article discusses the alarming levels of air pollution in India and its health impacts, particularly the effect of PM2.5 particulate matter, as highlighted by a study published in Lancet Planet Health. Pollution Levels in India: No part of India has air pollution levels below the recommended limits by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO […]

Disease X: Why in news? The recent outbreak reported in the first week of December 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed over 400 lives and remains unclassified, has raised concerns that it could be an instance of Disease X.  What is Disease X? Disease X is a hypothetical term introduced by […]

Why in News? The central government introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha, to amend the existing Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Bill revises the Disaster Management Act, 2005, enhancing the roles of NDMA, SDMA, and DDMA. Key Points : Enhanced Coordination and Proactive Disaster Management: The Bill aims to strengthen disaster management […]

Martial law is a system of governance imposed by military authorities, typically during emergencies, such as war, rebellion, or natural disasters, where civil authorities are deemed incapable of functioning. Under martial law, ordinary laws may be suspended, civil rights restricted, and the military assumes control over civilian functions. Historical Context of Martial Law in South […]