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Why in News? Kerala has recently launched the ‘Vruthi’ campaign It involves widespread participation, including government officials, celebrities, schoolchildren, sanitation workers and local representatives. ‘Vruthi 2025: The Clean Kerala Conclave’ in Thiruvananthapuram saw the participation of 25,000 people, highlighting the success in waste collection from 75% of houses (up from 40% a year ago.) Relevance […]

Why in News?. A 42-year-old woman in Malappuram, Kerala, has recently tested positive for Nipah virus. She  was diagnosed with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)/ insecticide-treated nets (ITNs Mains :  GS 1/GS 2 – Social Issues/ Health) About the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES): Acute […]

The ASEAN+3 framework involves ten ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) plus China, Japan, and South Korea. Formed in 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis, it promotes economic, political, and socio-cultural cooperation in East Asia. Objectives: Drive economic integration via trade, investment, and financial stability. Ensure regional stability, addressing […]

The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) is a global initiative established in 2017 to transform food and land use systems for sustainability, equity, and resilience. It comprises over 60 organizations and individuals, including farmers, policymakers, businesses, investors, and civil society, working to address environmental, health, and social challenges in food production and land use. […]

Why in News ?   The Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories to grant emergency procurement powers to civil defence authorities due to the current security threats and hostile attacks, particularly along the western border.. The Directorate’s letter, referencing Section 11 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, emphasizes that State governments are empowered to […]

The S-400 Triumf (NATO: SA-21 Growler), developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey, is one of the most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems globally, designed to counter aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : The S-400 Triumf)/other defence systems Mains :  GS 2 –IR/ GS 3-Security /Science & Dev.) […]

Why in News? India raised concerns at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the effectiveness of its funding to Pakistan and abstained from voting on a $1 billion disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), citing Pakistan’s poor track record and potential misuse of funds for […]

The procedure for the removal of judges in India, as outlined in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, is a detailed and constitutionally safeguarded process designed to balance judicial accountability with the independence of the judiciary. It applies to judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts and is rooted in Articles 124(4), 124(5), 217, and […]

Why in News?  India’s reported use of Harop drones in strikes on Pakistani targets (e.g., Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi) during Operation Sindoor, following a terror attack in Pahalgam. About  Harop  Drone : The Harop, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is a loitering munition, also known as a suicide or kamikaze drone, combining features of an […]

Why in News? The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has shown a gradual decline, as per the latest data from the Office of the Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India. Released in 2025, the data highlights India’s progress in reducing maternal deaths, a critical indicator of reproductive health, while identifying regional and age-specific challenges. […]