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Honour Killings in India

Why in news? Recent caste‑based killings in Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country on 18 August 2025 reignited debate about so‑called “honour...

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AI in Education: From Answer Engines to Thinking Partners

Why in news? The global conversation on educational technology shifted on 16 August 2025 as educators began to move away from AI that merely provides ...

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Punjab Anti‑Drug Campaign

Why in news? On 16 August 2025 the Chief Minister of Punjab launched a reward policy to encourage police officers who make major drug seizures. The pr...

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Algorithms of the Mind – Overuse of Smartphones and AI

Why in news? Educators and mental‑health professionals raised alarms about the excessive use of smartphones and artificial intelligence among adoles...

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Aarohan – Dweep to Delhi Programme

Why in news? Thirty meritorious students from tribal communities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands travelled to Delhi under the ‘Aarohan: Dweep to ...

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Higher Education Commission of India (HECI)

Why in news? The government announced that it is finalising the establishment of a single regulatory body called the Higher Education Commission of In...

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Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme

Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs notified rules allowing cancellation of Overseas Citizen of India cards if the holder is convicted of an off...

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TRAI’s Property Rating Framework for Digital Connectivity

Why in news? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India unveiled a national framework to rate residential and commercial buildings on their readiness t...

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AI‑Powered “SabhaSaar” for Gram Sabha Records

Why in news? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced plans to introduce an artificial intelligence tool called “SabhaSaar” to automatically gener...

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Toda Tribe – Preserving Endangered Languages

Why in news? The pastoral Toda community of the Nilgiri Hills is partnering with the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (S...

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18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

Why in news? India will host the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in 2025, bringing together more than 300 high‑scho...

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UPSC: 100 Years of Commitment to Merit and Public Service

Why in news? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will celebrate its centenary year from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026. Plans to commemorate ...

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