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Why in news? On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2025 several newspapers highlighted the strides made in girls’ education under initiatives like Beti ...
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Why in news? On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2025 several newspapers highlighted the strides made in girls’ education under initiatives like Beti ...
Why in news? At the Seventy‑seventh World Health Assembly in May 2024 member states adopted amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR)...
Why in news? In September 2025 the Union Cabinet approved the National Pulses Mission with a budgetary outlay of ₹11,440 crore to be implemented dur...
Why in news? In September 2025 Jiya Rai, a 17‑year‑old para‑swimmer with autism spectrum disorder, swam solo across the Catalina Channel near Lo...
Why in news? The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was scheduled to be announced on 10 October 2025. Ahead of the announcement discussions focused on the legacy ...
Why in news? The socio‑cultural organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked its 100th foundation day in late September 2025. Founded in 19...
Why in news? A series of fatal stampedes at religious gatherings and crowded public events in 2025 prompted renewed discussion about crowd management ...
Why in news? The seventeenth edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament concluded on 28 September 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. India defeated Pak...
Why in news? September 2025 saw widespread discussion around the challenges faced by women returning to work after childbirth. International Returnin...
Why in news? On 1 October 2025 the government urged every citizen to devote one hour to cleaning public spaces under the “Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath�...
Why in news? In September 2025 the Ministry of Ayush inaugurated “Prayas” at the All India Institute of Ayurveda in Goa. The centre offers integra...
Why in news? A comprehensive Modular Survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) during April–June 2025 foun...
Why in news? India is set to host the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October 2025. This is the first time...
Why in news? The United Nations Environment Programme announced the 2025 winners of its Young Champions of the Earth award. The award recognises innov...
Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the Sahyog Portal in October 2024 under the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre. By September 202...
Why in news? In September 2025 discussion about equality for transgender persons again reached Parliament and the courts. Civil society groups argued ...
Why in News? In September 2025, Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh declared 75 village panchayats “Child Marriage‑Free”. This milestone reflects ...
Why in news? The India Ageing Report 2023, released by the United Nations Population Fund and highlighted in September 2025, warns that rising healt...
Why in news? The government released updated figures on the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). As of August 2025, more than four out of five ru...
Why in News? A wedding in Malappuram, Kerala, drew national attention when the groom offered Sharia‑compliant company shares as mehr (dower) instead...