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Why in News? India has secured a first-of-its-kind licence from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Carlsberg Ridge of the Indian Ocean (September 2025) Makes India the first country to receive such exploration rights in this geologically significant zone About

Context: The foundation stone of India’s first PM MITRA Park has been laid in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Objective: To integrate the entire textile value chain — from spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing to garmenting — in a single ecosystem. Aims to reduce logistic costs and turnaround

Why in News Global plastic pollution is rising at dangerous levels According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, plastic waste is expected to triple by 2060 to reach 1.2 billion tonnes This creates a major ecological and health threat Scale of the Crisis

Why in News Nepal is facing a political crisis after the resignation of PM K.P. Sharma Oli, violent protests, and the swearing-in of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim PM. This churn presents a strategic test for India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, as India must

Introduction The Gyan Bharatam Mission is a national initiative launched by the Government of India to preserve, digitize, and disseminate the country’s vast manuscript heritage. Announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, the mission aims to integrate traditional knowledge with modern technology, ensuring that India’s intellectual

Why in News Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced trials for isobutanol–diesel blending. This comes after ethanol–diesel blending trials failed. ARAI is testing a 10% isobutanol–diesel blend. Background on Ethanol Blending Ethanol blending is a major biofuel policy in India. Success: 20% blending in petrol achieved

Why in News? The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been introduced It proposes automatic removal of Ministers (including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers) if they are kept in custody for 30 consecutive days in cases involving serious crimes punishable with five years or

Why in News? In Solapur, a case was registered against an NCP leader and others for obstructing officials during an anti-illegal excavation drive The issue escalated after a viral video showed the Deputy CM of Maharashtra rebuking IPS officer Anjana Krishna on phone Raised concerns

Why in News India’s pharmaceutical exports are under pressure due to New tariffs (extra taxes on imports) imposed by the United States Stricter intellectual property (IP) demands that may delay the entry of affordable Indian generic medicines This threatens the viability of Indian generics in

Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently emphasised the importance of stronger policies and laws to improve Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India What is Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR)? Definition: Percentage of women aged 15 years and older who are