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, […]
THE RIGHT TO DIGITAL ACCESS
In a landmark 2025 ruling that underscores the evolving understanding of fundamental rights in the digital age, the Supreme Court of India has affirmed that digital access is an integral part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. This decision not only reinforces the importance of inclusive governance […]
AYURVEDA DAY : SEPTEMBER 23RD
The Government of India has designated September 23rd as the annual Ayurveda Day, starting from the year 2025. September 23rd marks the autumnal equinox, representing a natural balance that echoes Ayurveda’s fundamental philosophy of equilibrium in the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda Day is a national observance dedicated to honoring India’s ancient system of medicine, […]
INDIA’S 1ST GENOME-EDITED RICE VARIETIES
In a groundbreaking development for Indian agriculture, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has introduced the nation’s first genome-edited rice varieties: DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1. This major leap forward signals a transformative moment in sustainable farming, promising higher yields, improved climate resilience, and efficient water usage — critical factors […]