1. Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve – UNESCO World Network Recognition - Environment Why in News? The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Lahaul–Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, has been included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). This makes it India’s...

1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820–1891) - History & Culture Why in News? On the occasion of his birth anniversary on 26th September, the Union Home Minister paid tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, recognizing his monumental role as a Bengali social reformer,...

1. Centre Amends MGNREGA for Water Conservation in Scarcity Zones - Governance Why in News? The Central Government has amended the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, mandating a minimum share of funds for water conservation and...

1. South-west Monsoon: Its Onset and Retreat - Geography Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the south-west monsoon began its earliest withdrawal in a decade on September 14 from western Rajasthan, three days ahead of the usual...

1.Healthcare as an Investment – India’s Journey Towards Viksit Bharat 2047 - Economy Why in News? India is witnessing a paradigm shift in healthcare policy, evolving from viewing healthcare as a welfare expenditure to a strategic investment in human capital. This...

1. Pollution in Indian Rivers: CPCB Report, 2023 - Environment Why in the News? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released its annual assessment for 2022–2023, focusing on the pollution status of Indian rivers. The report underlines persistent challenges...

1. Supreme Court Ruling on Anand Marriage Act Rekindles Old Debate - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has directed 17 States and 8 Union Territories to formulate rules within 4 months for registering Sikh marriages under the Anand Marriage Act,...

1. India Adds 7 Natural Sites to UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites - History and Culture Why in News? India has added 7 natural sites to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites (WHS), raising its total tentative entries to 69.This highlights...