Core Issue India has reiterated its sovereignty claim over Shaksgam Valley, after China referred to infrastructure activity in the region. The issue revives
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Context Article explains divergent historical trajectories of Buddhism and Jainism, despite: Common origin in Śramaṇa tradition Similar period of emergence (6th century BCE) Shared
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Why in News? Archaeological discovery of ancient Buddhist stupas at Zehanpora, Baramulla (J&K). Site mentioned by Prime Minister in Mann Ki
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Why in News? A large Swedish population-based study shows school-based HPV vaccination provides herd protection, reducing cervical cancer even among unvaccinated women. Evidence strengthens
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Why in News? ISRO commenced the 22.5-hour countdown for PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission. Launch scheduled at 10:17 a.m. from Sriharikota. Mission highlights: Strategic Earth
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Context & Why in News ? Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act rules notified in Jharkhand in 2025–26, 25 years after statehood. Applies
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Why is it in News? Scientists in Mexico have produced the first high-resolution 3D interior map of Popocatépetl volcano — one of the most active
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Why is it in News? Over the last five years, States have significantly scaled up social-media monitoring infrastructure within police departments. Number of dedicated
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Why in News? Madhav Gadgil, one of India’s most influential ecologists, passed away recently. Renewed national attention on: His foundational role
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Why in News? Over the last decade, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delivered high-complexity, high-credibility missions: Chandrayaan-3 soft lunar landing (23 Aug 2023).
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