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Why in News? Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will inaugurate the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 States and 3 Union Territories on February 21, 2025, at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. This event will feature drone […]

Why in News? The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a multilateral organisation launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, recently released a report studying Indian telecom networks’ preparedness in the event of disasters. The report provides suggestions for State governments to enhance their disaster response concerning telecom networks. Why is it Important? Essential […]

Why in news ? Recent cases like the Kolkata R.G. Kar Medical College incident and the Sharon murder case have led to contrasting judicial verdicts on the death penalty, rekindling discussions on the application of the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine in India. About the Rarest of Rare Doctrine: What is the ‘Rarest of Rare’ Doctrine? […]

Why in News? Chandrayaan-3 Lander (Vikram):In August 2023, India’s ISRO made a significant achievement by successfully carrying out a soft landing of the Vikram Lander on the Moon. After the landing, there was still some unused propellant remaining in the lander, which led to an unexpected hop experiment. Unexpected Hop on the Moon:Using the remaining […]

Why in News? Recently, Karnataka’s Kaveri 2.0 portal, responsible for land registration, faced significant server outages due to a DDoS attack. About DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service): DDoS is a type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack, where cyberattacks disrupt or halt services entirely. Its goal is to disable or crash websites, web applications, cloud services, or other online […]

Why in News?A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Palakkad has revealed the discovery of 15 new species, expanding the protected area’s biodiversity checklist. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve: Location: Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is situated in the Western Ghats range, straddling the border of Palakkad and Thrissur districts in […]

Why in News?The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) recently celebrated its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of empowering Indian farmers through comprehensive crop insurance. About PMFBY- Launch: Initiated in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Coverage: The scheme includes all farmers, such as sharecroppers and tenant farmers, cultivating notified crops […]

Context: • The government has drafted a new legislation, called the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, to regulate the entry and stay of foreigners in India. Background: • Currently, the matters related to foreigners and immigration are governed by four existing laws: The Foreigners Act, 1946 The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 The Registration […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to personally welcome Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. The Qatar Amir is on a two-day state visit, which will conclude on February 18. Meetings During the Visit: The Qatar Amir will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Prime […]

The Haryana government’s ambitious Aravali Safari Park Project aims to create the world’s largest safari park. However, the project has faced significant opposition since its inception. Key Features of the Project: The park will span 3,858 hectares (approximately 10,000 acres) across the Gurugram and Nuh districts. Proposed facilities include: Animal cages, Guest houses, Hotels, Restaurants, […]