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Maternity Reintegration in India

Why in news? September 2025 saw widespread discussion around the challenges faced by women returning to work after childbirth. International Returnin...

IUCN Recognition for Palk Bay Dugong Conservation Reserve

IUCN Recognition for Palk Bay Dugong Conservation Reserve

Why in news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognised India’s Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay as an exemplary co...

2G Ethanol – Second‑Generation Biofuel

2G Ethanol – Second‑Generation Biofuel

Why in news? The government amended its export policy on 24 September 2025, allowing the export of second‑generation (2G) ethanol. This reflects gro...

World Para Athletics Championships 2025

World Para Athletics Championships 2025

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...

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HSBC–IBM Quantum‑Enabled Algorithmic Trading

Why in news? HSBC and IBM announced that their experiment using quantum computing to enhance bond trading algorithms demonstrated significant improvem...

Central American Integration System (SICA)

Central American Integration System (SICA)

Why in news? India recently held a virtual dialogue with the Central American Integration System (SICA) to deepen cooperation in digital transformatio...

MiG‑21: Backbone of the IAF Retires

MiG‑21: Backbone of the IAF Retires

Why in news? On 26 September 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) formally retired its last two MiG‑21 squadrons at the Uttarlai airbase in Rajasthan, e...

Dolmens of Kodaikanal

Dolmens of Kodaikanal

Why in news? Archaeologists and heritage activists warn that the ancient dolmens of Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu are being destroyed by quarrying, tourism...

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MoSPI Modular Education Survey 2025

Why in news? A comprehensive Modular Survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) during April–June 2025 foun...

Cooling Rights in a Sweltering South

Cooling Rights in a Sweltering South

Why in news? As severe heatwaves become more frequent, policy discussions in India and other tropical countries are focusing on access to cooling as a...

Counterfeit Seeds and GI Crops like Basmati

Counterfeit Seeds and GI Crops like Basmati

Why in news? The government has announced measures to tackle the growing menace of counterfeit and substandard seeds that threaten Geographical Indica...

Mahendragiri Hills – Biodiversity Heritage Site

Mahendragiri Hills – Biodiversity Heritage Site

Why in news? The Mahendragiri hills in Odisha’s Gajapati district, declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site in 2022, continue to attract scientific and...

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