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Geography

Sundarbans National Park: Conservation Outlook Downgraded

Why in news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its 2025 World Heritage Outlook, downgrading India’s Sundarbans Nati...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Defence

Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025: Strengthening India–Australia Military Cooperation

Why in news? On 12 October 2025, a 120‑member Indian Army contingent departed for Irwin Barracks in Perth to participate in Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Geography

Kiru Hydroelectric Project: Dam Concreting Hits Major Milestone

Why in news? Construction teams working on the 624‑megawatt Kiru hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir have poured more than 10 lakh cubic metr...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

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Economy

Fomoflation Explained: Price Spikes from FOMO | UPSC Economy

Why in news? Economists and market analysts have coined the term “fomoflation” to describe episodes when prices rise not because of shortages or p...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

International Relations

India–UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre: Pioneering Next‑Generation Networks

Why in news? At the India–UK Technology Summit held alongside the 2025 Indo‑UK business forum, the two countries launched the India–UK Connectiv...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Science & Technology

New Begonia Species in Arunachal Pradesh: ‘Chowna Buku Chulu’

Why in news? Botanists from the State Horticulture Research and Development Institute in Arunachal Pradesh have discovered a striking new Begonia spec...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Geography

President Droupadi Murmu Visits Somnath Temple and Gir National Park

Why in news? On 13 October 2025, President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a three‑day visit to Gujarat during which she offered prayers at the historic ...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Science & Technology

Naked Mole‑Rat DNA Repair: Four Tiny Mutations Linked to Longevity

Why in news? Two independent studies published in October 2025 have uncovered how naked mole‑rats repair DNA damage more effectively than other mamm...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Geography

India’s Maitri II Station: A Modern Hub for Antarctic Science

Why in news? The Government of India has approved a ₹2,000‑crore project to build Maitri II, a new research base on the eastern coast of Antarctic...

October 13, 2025 • 2 min read

Environment

IUCN’s Kenton Miller Award – Honour for India’s Forest Guardians

Why in news? At the 2025 World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) presented its prestigious...

October 13, 2025 • 3 min read

Defence

Hwasong‑20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Why in news? North Korea showcased its new Hwasong‑20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military parade on 10 October 2025 celebrat...

October 12, 2025 • 2 min read

Science & Technology

Palau’s Underwater Interview

Why in news? On 5 October 2025 Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. conducted the world’s first live underwater interview. Using a special mask t...

October 12, 2025 • 2 min read