OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT, 1923
Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Rani was arrested during Operation Sindoor for allegedly sharing sensitive information with an official from the Pakistani High Commission. She has been charged under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS). ABOUT THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT, 1923 (OSA) Enactment: Introduced during the British colonial era…
WORLD FOOD PRIZE
Mariangela Hungria, a Brazilian microbiologist, was awarded the 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking work in biological nitrogen fixation, which has helped reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. Her innovations led to Brazil’s “Micro Green Revolution,” greatly enhancing crop yields and reducing input costs. ABOUT THE MICRO GREEN REVOLUTION The Micro Green Revolution is an…
58TH JNANPITH AWARD
The President of India presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for his contributions to Sanskrit literature during a ceremony held in New Delhi. Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar was also honored with the award, though he was unable to attend the event due to health reasons. 1. JAGADGURU RAMBHADRACHARYA (SANSKRIT) Eminent Sanskrit scholar, author,…