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Transformation of girls’ education in India

Transformation of girls’ education in India

Why in news? On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2025 several newspapers highlighted the strides made in girls’ education under initiatives like Beti ...

Jane Goodall – Lessons for society and conservation

Jane Goodall – Lessons for society and conservation

Why in news? October 2025 marked the 65th anniversary of Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking observation of chimpanzees using tools at Gombe Stream Nation...

India secures second deep‑sea mineral exploration contract

India secures second deep‑sea mineral exploration contract

Why in news? In September 2025 the Ministry of Earth Sciences signed a 15‑year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exclusive ...

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – origins and contributions

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – origins and contributions

Why in news? The socio‑cultural organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked its 100th foundation day in late September 2025. Founded in 19...

India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force

India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement comes into force

Why in news? India’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerl...

The Nobel Peace Prize – origin and selection process

The Nobel Peace Prize – origin and selection process

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 ...

India re‑elected to the International Civil Aviation Organization Council

India re‑elected to the International Civil Aviation Organization Council

Why in news? The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) convened its 42nd Assembly in Montreal in September 2025. During the session India w...

UPSC at 100 – Guardian of Meritocracy and Nation‑Building

UPSC at 100 – Guardian of Meritocracy and Nation‑Building

Why in news? On 1 October 2025 India’s Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) entered its centenary year. Established on 1 October 1926, the commiss...

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The Courage of Jiya Rai

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...

Venezuela

Venezuela

Why in news? Venezuela has been in news recently. Understanding Venezuela’s physical features helps contextualise its economy and biodiversity, both...

Natural Gas Discovery near the Andaman Islands

Natural Gas Discovery near the Andaman Islands

Why in news? Oil India Ltd announced that it had struck natural gas near the Andaman Islands at a shallow offshore well named “Vijayapuram‑2.” T...

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National Security Council Secretariat

Why in news? The government announced a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in September 2025, appointing an Additional...

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