1. World Air Quality Report 2024 - Environment Why in News? Delhi is the world’s most polluted capital city in 2024, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 91.8 μg/m³, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by IQAir (Switzerland). India ranks as the 5th most...

1. Bharat 6G Alliance - Science and Technology Why in News? The Prime Minister unveiled the “Bharat 6G Vision”, aiming to position India as a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) is a collaborative initiative involving public & private...

1. PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme - Governance Why in News? The Union Education Minister criticized Tamil Nadu for alleged mismanagement of the PM SHRI Scheme, leading to disruptions in the Lok Sabha. The PM SHRI Scheme is a centrally sponsored...

1. Chandrayaan-3: New Discoveries on Lunar Water Ice - Science and Technology Why in News? Chandrayaan-3 mission has provided new evidence suggesting the presence of water ice beyond the Moon’s polar regions. This discovery enhances our understanding of lunar...

1. Supreme Court Limits Arrest Powers of Officers Under CGST and Customs Acts - Polity Why in News? In Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that officials exercising arrest, search, and seizure powers under the Customs Act, 1962, and the...

1. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - Environment Why in News? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has begun its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) cycle, a crucial step in evaluating global warming and climate change. The IPCC,...

1. Himalayan Tragedy: On Avalanches in the Himalayan States - Environment Why in News? A major avalanche struck Mana village in Uttarakhand, trapping 23 workers under snow and ice. The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) successfully conducted a rescue...

1. Parvatmala Pariyojana (National Ropeways Development Program) - Governance Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the National Ropeways Development Programme (Parvatmala Pariyojana): Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji...

1. ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine (SE2000) Development - Science and Technology Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a hot test on its semi-cryogenic engine (SE2000), marking a critical step towards developing a...

1. Threat to Native Biodiversity from Ruellia elegans - Environment Why in News? A recent study has highlighted the potential threat posed by Ruellia elegans, an invasive plant species known for its aesthetic appeal, to native biodiversity in India. Key Details: 1....