Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event: A meteorologist warned of another Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event that could plunge temperatures below average across parts of the U.S. later this month. It refers to a rapid rise in stratospheric temperatures that weakens or distorts the polar vortex (a cold-air mass typically stabilized over the Arctic). It begins […]
India International Science Festival : 11th edition
India International Science Festival: 11th edition The 11th edition of India International Science Festival is being held in Panchkula, Haryana. India International Science Festival was launched in 2015. IISF aims to bring together people and the scientific community both nationally and internationally to collaborate, interact, and experience the joy of doing science for the wellbeing […]
2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine: India has officially begun the countdown to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from 17–19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. A high-level global health summit convened by the WHO to advance traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine through scientific validation and policy […]
Curbing Hate Speech in India
Curbing Hate Speech in India: Karnataka has become the first Indian state to introduce a dedicated legislation to curb hate speech and hate crimes — the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025.The Bill aims to plug a legislative gap in Indian criminal law where “hate speech” remains undefined, despite its frequent invocation […]
Impeachment and In-House Inquiry for Judges
Impeachment and In-House Inquiry for Judges: INDIA bloc Members of Parliament (MPs) intend to submit an impeachment motion in Parliament against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.The move follows his order directing the Subramaniya Swamy Temple authorities to ensure the lighting of a lamp at the deepathoon (pillar) near […]
Crypto Transactions Surge in India
Crypto Transactions Surge in India: Cryptocurrency transactions in India crossed Rs 51,180 crore in 2024–25, marking a 41% rise from the previous year. This is based on Rs 511 crore collected as 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), as reported by the Finance Ministry in the Rajya Sabha.The Finance Act, 2022 introduced a 1% TDS […]
Goa nightclub fire tragedy
Goa nightclub fire tragedy: The Goa nightclub fire tragedy, which killed 25 people most of them migrant workers — has exposed serious gaps in governance, unsafe working conditions, and weak enforcement of licensing and safety norms. India records approximately 1.6 lakh fire incidents annually, resulting in over 27,000 deaths (NCRB Accidental Deaths & Suicides in […]
India’s STEM Future
India’s STEM Future: A national debate has emerged after concerns were raised about the government’s proposal to restrict PhD research topics to “emerging national priorities,” highlighting deeper structural issues in India’s STEM ecosystem. India produces 25–30 lakh STEM graduates annually, ranking second globally after China (AISHE 2021-22).While women comprise 43% of STEM graduates (one of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th December 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th December 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
National Mission on Edible Oils
National Mission on Edible Oils: The National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) embodies India’s commitment to realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by transforming the edible oil sector from an import-dependent It aims to strengthen the country’s oilseed ecosystem and achieve self-reliance in edible oil production. It targets to increase the area coverage and primary […]
