Rakshabandhan: Celebrating the Timeless Bond Between Siblings In a world that’s constantly changing, some traditions continue to remind us of the unbreakable bonds we share. One such cherished celebration in India is Rakshabandhan—a festival that honors the beautiful relationship between brothers and sisters. The Essence of Rakshabandhan The word Rakshabandhan is derived from two Sanskrit…
Why in News? The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched Project Hawk Eye, a technology-driven surveillance and security initiative, to strengthen security arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The project aims to provide seamless, round-the-clock monitoring of the pilgrimage route by integrating aerial surveillance, artificial intelligence (AI), facial recognition systems, CCTV networks, and…
Ministry of Education released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024-25 on school education of India. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF UDISE+ 2024-2025 REPORT Increased Number of Teachers For the first time in any academic year, since the beginning of UDISE +, the total number of teachers has crossed the 1…
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) marks 50 years of its adoption in 2023 (signed in March 1973) and 50 years of its entry into force in 2025 (effective from July 1, 1975). Over five decades, CITES has evolved into one of the most influential legally binding…
GS Paper III – Science & Technology | Prelims + Mains Oriented Californium, a synthetic radioactive element, has been in the news repeatedly due to its strategic, industrial and scientific importance, especially in nuclear safety, mining, space exploration and defence-related applications. Known as one of the most expensive substances on Earth, californium often attracts attention…
New Delhi | August 30, 2026 Nepal is facing one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent years after a catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan region along the Nepal-China border on August 26. The disaster, triggered by a massive ice-and-rock collapse, sent torrents of water, mud and debris through river valleys, destroying settlements, roads,…
