The Prime Minister criticised the expression *“Hindu rate of growth”*, describing it as a colonial and communalising term that wrongly linked India’s earlier economic stagnation to Hindu identity and culture. ABOUT THE HINDU RATE OF GROWTH The “Hindu rate of growth” refers to India’s chronically low annual GDP growth of about 3.5–4% from the 1950s…
On February 28, 2025, a powerful avalanche struck near Mana Pass in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, resulting in the deaths of at least four construction workers and leaving five others missing. The workers were involved in a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project focused on widening and resurfacing a highway close to the India-Tibet border. The avalanche,…
In a historic moment for India’s education sector, Mizoram has officially been declared the country’s first fully literate state. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of universal literacy. With a literacy rate of 98.2%, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023–24,…
In a historic economic milestone, India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. As announced by NITI Aayog in early 2025, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has crossed the $4 trillion mark, highlighting the country’s rapid economic growth and rising global influence. While this achievement is a testament to the country’s economic…
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,…
Under Operation Olivia, the Indian Coast Guard successfully safeguarded a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha. ABOUT OPERATION OLIVIA Operation Olivia is a prominent marine conservation effort conducted annually by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) between November and May. Its primary aim is to…
