Author: IAS BANENGE

Context & Why in News ? India to be invited to join “Pax Silica”, a U.S.-led 8-nation initiative on: Semiconductors Critical minerals Artificial Intelligence

Core Issue India has reiterated its sovereignty claim over Shaksgam Valley, after China referred to infrastructure activity in the region. The issue revives

Context  Article explains divergent historical trajectories of Buddhism and Jainism, despite: Common origin in Śramaṇa tradition Similar period of emergence (6th century BCE) Shared

Why in News? Archaeological discovery of ancient Buddhist stupas at Zehanpora, Baramulla (J&K). Site mentioned by Prime Minister in Mann Ki

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

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

Context & Why in News ? Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act rules notified in Jharkhand in 2025–26, 25 years after statehood. Applies

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

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

Why in News? Madhav Gadgil, one of India’s most influential ecologists, passed away recently. Renewed national attention on: His foundational role