Lipulekh Pass: In News India has rejected Nepal’s objections to the resumption of India-China border trade through the Lipulekh Pass, asserting that Nepal’s claims are not grounded in historical facts. Nepal claims the Lipulekh as part of its territory according to its constitution. India reaffirmed that border trade through Lipulekh Pass began in 1954 and […]
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18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025)
18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025): Rayansh Gupta from Ludhiana won 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025) in Jining, China. 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO 2025) is An annual global competition in earth sciences for high-school students. Tests knowledge in geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, […]
The 130th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The 130th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025: The 130th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). It is a Bill seeking to amend Article 75 (Union Ministers), Article 164 (State Ministers), and Article 239AA (NCT of Delhi). It Also proposes amendments in the Government […]
Machine Readable Electoral Rolls in India
Machine Readable Electoral Rolls in India: The Opposition have demanded machine-readable electoral rolls from the Election Commission (EC), arguing that searchable formats are vital to detect duplicate or fraudulent entries. Machine-Readable Electoral Rolls is Rolls provided in text-searchable format (text-PDF or Excel/CSV) instead of image-only PDF. Allows computers to index, search, and analyse voter data […]
India’s Democracy and the Migrant Citizen Crisis
India’s Democracy and the Migrant Citizen Crisis: Nearly 3.5 million voters (4.4% of Bihar’s electorate), mostly migrants, have been deleted from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), raising concerns of systemic migrant disenfranchisement ahead of elections.Migrant Disfranchisement refers to the exclusion of migrant workers from exercising their right to vote either in their […]
At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque
At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque: At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted after gunmen attacked a mosque and homes in Katsina state, northwest Nigeria during dawn prayers. Nigeria is Situated on the western coast of Africa. Capital: Abuja (since 1991). Neighbouring Nations: […]
Mercator Projection Map
Mercator Projection Map: The African Union (AU) has endorsed a global campaign to replace the Mercator projection map with one that depicts Africa’s true size. Mercator Projection Map it is A cylindrical map projection, introduced in 1569. Designed for navigation allows sailors to follow a straight line of constant compass bearing.Developed by: Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594), […]
EPFO records highest-ever payroll addition in June 2025
EPFO records highest-ever payroll addition in June 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded its highest-ever monthly net payroll addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025. This is the largest monthly increase since EPFO began releasing formal payroll data in April 2018. The surge is attributed to a rise in employment opportunities, increased […]
West Bengal Launches ‘Shramshree’ Scheme
West Bengal Launches ‘Shramshree’ Scheme: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the Shramshree Scheme, a first-of-its-kind state welfare initiative aimed at supporting Bengali migrant workers returning home after facing alleged linguistic discrimination and harassment in other states. The scheme offers ₹5,000 monthly aid for up to one year or until the worker secures a […]
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has made footballing history by becoming the first player ever to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times. Announced on Tuesday, this latest accolade adds to Salah’s remarkable season, during which he […]
