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Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

What is Telanganaโ€™s Kaleshwaram project? What is the controversy around it? Context: The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), once hailed...

World Lion Day 2025

World Lion Day 2025

India has set an example in lion conservation Context: On World Lion Day (10 August 2025), the Union Environment Minister...

Gaza War Threatens IMEC, Indiaโ€™s Vital Connectivity Project

Gaza War Stalls IMEC, Indiaโ€™s Ambitious Trade Corridor Plan Context: The Gaza war has stalled the Indiaโ€“Middle Eastโ€“Europe Economic Corridor...

UPSC Essay Strategy 2025 โ€“ How to Choose Essay Topics in the UPSC Exam

UPSC Essay Strategy 2025 โ€“ How to Choose Essay Topics in the UPSC Exam

UPSC CSE Mains Paper I (Essay) 2025 is on 22 August. Learn smart topic selection, quick planning, and structured writing...

Places in News: France

    Bordering Countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Monaco Does the Tropic of Cancer pass through? ย No...

Wildfires

Huge wildfire in southern France now under control Context: Franceโ€™s southern Aude department has witnessed its most devastating wildfire in...

Subduction

New study reveals surprising clues about the beginning of subduction on Earth Context: A recent study published in Nature Communications...

India China Relations Amidst Changing Global Order

India China Relations Amidst Changing Global Order

India China Relations : China is growing more confident and combative towards Washington, driven by a belief in Americaโ€™s decline...

Flash Floods

Flash Floods

How can we make our hills safe again? Context: Recently, a suspected cloudburst in the upper Kheer Ganga catchment triggered...

Landlocked Developing Countries

Landlocked Developing Countries

Landlocked nations launch climate bloc to influence global policy Context: At the third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries...

Small Finance Bank (SFB)

Small Finance Bank (SFB)

Context: AU Small Finance Bank received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition from a Small...

Species in News: Red-Eared Slider

Species in News: Red-Eared Slider

Context: An Indian national was arrested at KLIAโ€™s Terminal 1 after authorities discovered 2,500 red-eared slider turtles hidden in his...

Crop Protection Chemicals in India

Crop Protection Chemicals in India

Crop protection: Indiaโ€™s agriculture sector is witnessing a structural transformation driven by labour shortages, technological innovation, and a rising need...

RBIโ€™s Decision to Not Cut Rates Amid Trumpโ€™s Tariff Shock

RBIโ€™s Decision to Not Cut Rates Amid Trumpโ€™s Tariff Shock

RBIโ€™s Decision to Not Cut Rates Highlights Bold Stand Against External Pressure RBI: On August 6, about a week after...

Biochar Potential in India

Biochar Potential in India

What is the potential of biochar? Context: Biochar is in focus as a key carbon removal technology ahead of Indiaโ€™s...

World History Booklist for UPSC Mains

World History Booklist for UPSC Mains

Explore the best books for World History UPSC Mains. Includes top Recommended books like Norman Lowe, NCERTs, and advanced Europe-specific...

How to Cover the Entire History Syllabus for UPSC Prelims

How to Cover the Entire History Syllabus for UPSC Prelims

Master Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History Syllabus for UPSC Prelims with smart strategies, booklists, and revision tips. History is a...

Uttarkashi Flash Floods

Uttarkashi Flash Floods

Uttarakhand flash floods highlight escalating weather disasters Context: The recent flash floods in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, triggered by a cloudburst on...

Earthquake Preparedness in India

Earthquake Preparedness in India

India is developing a system to predict earthquakes’ deadly S-waves Context: India is working on an advanced early-warning system to...

Global Plastics Treaty

Global Plastics Treaty

Global plastic treaty talks to resume in Geneva amid concerns over rising pollution Global Plastics Treaty : Starting Tuesday, representatives...

Money Laundering Crisis: Powerful Strategies India Must Adopt Now

Money Laundering: Strategic Roadmap for a Safer Financial Future Context: As per a report in the Rajya Sabha, out of...

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