1. Chios Island: Greece’s Enchanting Gem of the Aegean Context: A massive wildfire recently broke out near the main town of Chios Island, prompting an urgent response from over 100 firefighters. They were supported by water-dropping helicopters and firefighting aircraft …
1. Pakistan’s Strategic Balancing Act on Iran: A Geopolitical Tightrope Context: In the backdrop of escalating Iran–Israel tensions, Pakistan has extended strong rhetorical support to Iran, signaling a complex recalibration of its regional diplomacy. While the support appears rooted in …
1. Global Drought Outlook: A Growing Crisis Demanding Urgent Action Context: A drought is a period marked by significantly below-average water availability, caused primarily by low rainfall. These dry spells are intensified by rising temperatures, strong winds, and increasingly by …
1. The 51st G7 Summit: India’s Rising Global Role and the Quest for Collective Solutions Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 51st G7 Summit Outreach Session held in Kananaskis, Canada, marking his sixth consecutive appearance at the prestigious …
1. Cooking Oils Turn Green Chemists: A Sustainable Solution for Silver Recovery from E-Waste Context: In a remarkable breakthrough, Finnish researchers have discovered a green and sustainable chemical process that uses natural fatty acids found in vegetable cooking oils to …
1. Two New Earthworm Species Unearthed in Tripura Context: In a remarkable boost to India’s biodiversity records, scientists have discovered two new species of earthworms in the state of Tripura, underscoring the ecological wealth of the Eastern Himalaya–Northeastern Hill region. …
1. Eurasian Otter Spotted Again in Kashmir After Decades Context: The Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra), locally known as “Vuder” in Kashmir, has made a surprising return to the region after nearly three decades of absence. Once common in Dachigam, Dal …
1. District & State-Level FRA Cells: Boosting Implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006 Context: In a major move to accelerate the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has approved the creation of …
1. Exercise Shakti 2025: Strengthening India-France Defence Ties Context: Exercise Shakti, the bilateral military exercise between India and France, is all set to return for its 8th edition in La Cavalerie, France, beginning June 18, 2025. This biennial military engagement …
1. Surge in Juvenile Violence in India: A Growing Concern Context: While overall juvenile crime in India has declined, a disturbing surge in violent acts committed by minors has come to light. According to NCRB data (2023), the number of …