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Why in news? The Ministry of Tourism released operational guidelines for the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Ic...
Why in news? India launched a new diagnostic tool called the Cy‑TB skin test to detect latent tuberculosis infection. The test complements existing ...
Why in news? Archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and local universities unearthed significant artefacts at Marungur village i...
Why in news? India held a series of high‑level meetings with representatives of the Taliban in July 2025. The talks, which included a call between E...
Why in news? The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023‑24 and other studies showed that, despite high literacy rates—especially in cities—the...
Why in news? Data released in mid‑2025 revealed that India abstained in 44% of United Nations votes this year—the highest share in its UN history�...
Why in news? The finance ministry reported a sharp increase in dividend income from non‑banking public sector undertakings (PSUs) during the first q...
Why in news? The Indian government announced the rollout of AdFalciVax, the world’s first two‑stage malaria vaccine developed collaboratively by t...
Why in news? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) marked World Food Safety Day by emphasising India’s contributions to the Codex...
Why in news? Geologists raised concerns about uncontrolled quarrying at the Guryul Ravine fossil site near Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The site conta...
Why in news? Youth leaders and spiritual organisations convened at the Kashi Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi and adopted the Kashi Declaration, a d...
Why in news? The agriculture ministry issued guidelines under the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 2021, to classify and regulate biostimulants. This came ...
Why in news? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) renamed and expanded its Public Disclosure Scheme as “Pratibha Setu” (Bridge of Talent) in...
Why in news? Scientists from India’s Botanical Survey and university research departments announced the discovery of a lichen species named Allograp...
Why in news? Countries meeting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) launched a new work programme called the Sharm...
Why in news? Hospitals in India continue to rely on radioactive iodine therapy to treat thyroid disorders. Public health magazines in July 2025 highl...
Why in news? Shipping companies began avoiding the Red Sea route in 2025 after Yemen’s Houthi group targeted commercial vessels. As a result, Israel...
Why in news? An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on fast payment systems in July 2025 ranked India first in adoption and innovation. The Unif...
Why in news? There were a series of near‑miss incidents on Indian runways in early 2025, prompting calls for a thorough safety review. As passenger ...
Why in news? The government inaugurated a new Cyber Skill Centre in July 2025 as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The centre ...