Axial Seamount: The Axial Seamount underwater volcano near the Oregon coast could erupt soon, scientists have warned, following the detection of more earthquakes in the region. Axial Seamount is an underwater volcano located about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, United States, in the Pacific Ocean. It is a shield volcano with a summit […]
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Mount Kilimanjaro : New Study
Mount Kilimanjaro : New Study A new study has revealed that land-use change was the main driver behind the loss of nearly 75 per cent of natural plant species on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is located in northeastern Tanzania, near the Kenya border. It is Africa’s tallest mountain (5,895 m) and the […]
National e-Vidhan Application
National e-Vidhan Application: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs successfully concluded the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).It is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies. It is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme of the Government […]
Iberian Lynx
Iberian Lynx: A photographer in Spain spotted the world’s first-ever white Iberian lynx. It is a carnivore species endemic to Europe. It is the world’s most endangered and known for its pointy ears, long legs and leopard-like spotted fur. This species, like other cat species, is sexually dimorphic, with males being heavier and longer than […]
AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum
AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum: The Ministry of Education has announced that an AI and Computational Thinking (CT) curriculum will be introduced in all schools from Class 3 onwards starting the academic year 2026–27. A structured curriculum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) to be integrated into the formal school education system […]
Adaptation Gap Report 2025
Adaptation Gap Report 2025: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025 notes that climate adaptation efforts remain severely underfunded even as climate impacts intensify, highlighting the need for urgent global cooperation to achieve resilience and sustainable development goals. Key Highlights of the Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2025: Developing countries will require […]
Agriculture in the Age of Inequality
Agriculture in the Age of Inequality: The article exposes the systemic erosion of India’s farm economy due to corporate capture, predatory commercialization, and decades of neoliberal policies. Over 4,00,000 farmers have died by suicide since 1995; NCRB (2022) reported 11,290 deaths, indicating that over one farmer dies every hour due to indebtedness and market distress. […]
Constitutional morality in India
Constitutional morality in India: Constitutional morality in India has gained renewed attention amid ongoing debates on institutional independence, rule of law, and ethical governance, highlighting its critical role in shaping democratic conduct and upholding constitutional values. It is defined as a “paramount reverence for the forms of the Constitution” that ensures obedience to lawful authority […]
Small Finance Bank : RBI
Small Finance Bank: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned Jana Small Finance Bank’s (SFB) application for transition into a universal bank, citing non-fulfilment of eligibility criteria outlined under its 2024 guidelines for SFBs.Small Finance Bank are private institutions created to enhance financial inclusion in India. They offer basic banking facilities, including deposits […]
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant: 53rd Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna(B.R) Gavai.The notification was issued by the Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, following the President’s approval.A Supreme Court judge, including the […]
