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Space De-docking Mission

On January 16, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone in space exploration by successfully docking two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02. Following this, on January 30, ISRO completed a complex de-docking process. This achievement marks India’s entry into ..

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Astra Missile Test Launch

Recently, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted a test launch of the Astra missile from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 prototype. This milestone event occurred off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha. The successful launch demonstrated the missile’s ..

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Issues with PMAY-G Scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship rural housing scheme launched in India. It aims to provide quality housing to rural households. However, recent criticisms have brought into light shortcomings in its implementation. A Parliamentary Standing Committee report ..

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RBI Framework for Self-Regulatory Organisations in India

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a framework for recognising self-regulatory organisations (SROs) within the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance the accountability and governance of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) engaged in account aggregation. The ..

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UGC’s Draft Regulation on Equity in Higher Education

Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released the ‘Draft University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2025’. This regulation aims to combat discrimination in higher education based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. ..

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Compassion in Primary Health Care

The World Health Organization (WHO), in its report titled “Compassion and Primary Health Care”, emphasises how compassion can transform health services. This reflects a growing recognition of compassion as essential for enhancing health outcomes and improving the patient experience. Compassion ..

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India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025

The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 took place in March 2025 in the Bay of Bengal. This event marked step in strengthening the bilateral military relationship between India and Bangladesh. The exercise aimed to enhance maritime security through collaborative operations ..

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National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India has released the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025. This initiative aims to combat age fraud in sports, ensuring fair competition and protecting genuine athletes. The draft ..

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New Psychoactive Substances Under Global Control

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) have recently agreed to place five new psychoactive substances and one existing medicine under international control. This decision comes after careful evaluation by the WHO Expert ..

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Taxonomic Revision of the Javan Rhino

Recent studies have brought into light findings regarding the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species. Researchers suggest that this rhino should be placed in a new genus, Eurhinoceros, due to distinct morphological and ecological traits. This revision puts stress on ..

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