Painted stork: After a four-year hiatus, a pair of painted storks has been spotted in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). It is a large wading bird belonging to the stork family. These birds are found across the plains of tropical Asia, from the Indian Subcontinent extending into Southeast Asia, south of the Himalayas. […]
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry. It is the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). The name ‘Akshar’ meaning ‘imperishable’, symbolises the ICG’s steadfast resolve and commitment to ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas. It has been designed and built indigenously […]
Baratang Island
Baratang Island: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has again erupted. It is located in the North and Middle Andaman district, and it is nearly 150 km away from Port Blair. It is a very popular tourist spot because it is India’s only mud volcano. It was erupted recently in […]
E- Waste : Report
E- Waste : Report India generated 2.2 million metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste in 2025, becoming the third-largest global generator after China and the US. However, informal recycling exposes millions, especially marginalised communities, to serious health risks, making it a major urban challenge. E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded or end-of-life electronic devices and […]
White Rhino
White Rhino: The Resurrection Quest, a documentary on cloning, gene editing, and species de-extinction, won the Gold Dolphin Award for showcasing efforts to save the northern white rhino. White Rhino are the second-largest land mammal. The species is split into two genetically distinct subspecies – Northern white rhino and Southern white rhino. Northern White Rhino: […]
Model Youth Gram Sabha(MYGS)
Model Youth Gram Sabha(MYGS): The Centre is set to launch the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), a school-based initiative inspired by Model UN simulations, to provide students practical exposure to local governance and Panchayati Raj functioning. Model UN simulations involve hundreds of thousands of students each year, helping them learn about the UN’s principles and […]
Safeguarding India’s Digital Economy
Safeguarding India’s Digital Economy: The Indian digital economy is in the spotlight after a sharp rise in sophisticated cyber frauds such as phishing, UPI/OTP scams, identity theft, and digital arrests. Over 13.9 lakh cybercrime cases were reported in India in 2023 (NCRB), but experts estimate many go unreported due to stigma or distrust in institutions. […]
Cyclone Shakhti
Cyclone Shakhti: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the formation of Cyclone Shakhti over the northeast Arabian Sea. A tropical cyclonic storm that developed in the northeast Arabian Sea, ~340 km west of Dwarka (Gujarat). Named “Shakhti” under the World Meteorological Organisation’s regional naming system. Formed due to low-pressure development over warm Arabian Sea waters […]
Presumptive Taxation
Presumptive Taxation: NITI Aayog, in its first Tax Policy Working Paper (2025), proposed an optional presumptive taxation regime for foreign firms to reduce litigation, simplify compliance, and bring certainty on Permanent Establishment (PE) disputes. Taxation based on a fixed deemed profit percentage of gross receipts, instead of detailed profit attribution through transfer pricing or functional […]
Australia Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab for Early Stage Use
Australia Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab for Early Stage Use: Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Lecanemab (marketed as Leqembi) for treating early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This makes it only the second disease-modifying therapy to receive regulatory clearance in Australia. The decision, finalized in September 2025, comes amid rising Alzheimer’s prevalence—now the leading cause of death […]
