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Manki–Munda System

Manki–Munda System

Why in news? In September 2025 members of the Ho tribe in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region protested against the removal of some Mundas (village heads), al...

Supreme Court Issues Uniform Guidelines on DNA Evidence

Supreme Court Issues Uniform Guidelines on DNA Evidence

Why in news? In September 2025 the Supreme Court laid down guidelines for the collection, preservation and presentation of DNA samples in criminal cas...

India’s First Bamboo‑Based Ethanol Plant Opens in Assam

India’s First Bamboo‑Based Ethanol Plant Opens in Assam

Why in news? The Prime Minister inaugurated a bio‑ethanol plant at Numaligarh Refinery, Golaghat district in Assam. The facility produces second‑g...

Defence Procurement Manual 2025

Defence Procurement Manual 2025

Why in news? The Ministry of Defence approved the Defence Procurement Manual 2025, replacing the 2009 version. The manual governs revenue procurement ...

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The RTI’s Shift to A ‘Right to Deny Information’

Why in news? The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 amended Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The amendment is so ...

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Purple Fest 2025

Why in news? Purple Fest 2025 was organised by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre in collaboration with Amity University at Noida. ...

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Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line: Linking Mizoram’s Capital

Why in news? The Prime Minister inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang broad‑gauge railway line, giving Mizoram’s capital Aizawl direct rail connectivi...

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Great Nicobar Island Project

Why in news? The Government of India recently cleared a multi‑component development plan for Great Nicobar Island. The project aims to transform the...

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Samudra Pradakshina – Tri‑Service Women’s Circumnavigation

Why in news? On 9 September 2025 India’s Defence Minister virtually flagged off “Samudra Pradakshina” from Mumbai’s Gateway of India. This exp...

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Acharya Vinoba Bhave

Why in news? On 11 September 2025 the Prime Minister of India paid homage to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contribut...

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Border Wing Home Guards (BWHGs)

Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering raising new Border Wing Home Guards units along the India–China border, mirroring their dep...

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The 130th Amendment Bill: Accountability or Constitutional Overreach?

Why in news? The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Parliament. It proposes automatic removal of Prime Minister, Chief Minist...

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