1. Kerala’s Digital Literacy Feat: A Model for Inclusive Digital Empowerment - Governance Why in News? Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala as India’s first fully digitally literate state, following the successful completion of the first phase of the...

1. Grant of Bail in India - Polity Why in News? The US President’s recent decision to halt federal funding for cashless bail systems has reignited global discussions about bail fairness, especially for economically disadvantaged individuals. This has parallels in the...

1. What are Prairies? - Environment Why In News Recent initiatives — including the launch of a new global prairie ecosystem database — aim to enhance the comprehensive restoration and conservation of prairies, focusing on their ecological and climatic significance....

1. Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS): India’s Maiden Test of Indigenous System - Defence & Security Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Integrated Air Defence...

1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A Global Model of Financial Inclusion - Economy Why in News? The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched on 28th August 2014, has emerged as a global model for financial inclusion. As it nears its 12th year, PMJDY...

1. Psephology - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings against psephologist Sanjay Kumar over a social media post that incorrectly analyzed the upcoming 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. What is Psephology? Definition: Psephology is a...

1. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 - Polity Why in News? The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 20, 2025, aiming to increase accountability among political leaders,...

1. Vision of a Tobacco-Free India – Strengthening Control Measures - Polity Why in News? The economic burden of tobacco use in India is alarming: ₹1,773.4 billion (1.04% of GDP) – annual cost of tobacco use (2017 estimates, for age 35+). ₹566.7 billion (0.33% of GDP)...

1. Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV): India’s Heaviest Rocket - Science & Technology Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing its heaviest rocket to date, the Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV), designed to advance India’s...

1. RBI Warns Against Raising the 4% Inflation Target - Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a discussion paper on the Monetary Policy Framework, cautioning that any increase in India’s current inflation target (4%) may: Undermine the...