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Why in News India faces a very high health and economic burden due to tobacco use As per 2017 estimates: Annual economic cost of all tobacco products for people aged 35 years and above was ₹1,773.4 billion (1.04 percent of Gross Domestic Product) Second-hand smoking

BackgroundIndia’s space agency, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), unveiled a concept model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) on 22 August 2025, during National Space Day celebrations. This marks a major leap in India’s human spaceflight and orbital infrastructure capabilities, following the ongoing Gaganyaan Mission.

Why in News Introduced in Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister during the Monsoon Session Passed by voice vote and sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for scrutiny Triggered strong opposition protests Critics call it “unconstitutional,” “undemocratic,” and a potential tool for political

Why in News? Parliament has passed the Online Gaming Bill 2025 The Bill bans real money gaming It promotes e-sports and safe social games Introduction Name: Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 Provisions: Complete ban on games where money is staked to win

Why in News? Scientists are exploring microbial degradation as a solution to plastic pollution Bacteria and fungi are being studied for their ability to break down plastics Ideonella sakaiensis A bacterium with a unique ability to degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Scientific details: Gram-negative, rod-shaped, motile,

Context On 20th August 2025, the Government of India announced a $20 billion fiscal stimulus package with a major GST (Goods and Services Tax) reform aimed at boosting domestic consumption and sustaining economic growth amid global uncertainties. This reform is being seen as one of

Why in News Indian Oil Corporation is set to begin commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its Panipat refinery by December 2025 This will be the first commercial plant in India to receive international certification to manufacture aviation biofuel from used cooking oil About

Why in News The US–Russia Alaska Summit was recently held between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit aimed at exploring ways to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting carries significant implications for global security, NATO dynamics, and India’s

Why in the News Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended rules to allow cancellation of OCI registration if: Cardholder is convicted for two years or more Cardholder is charge-sheeted for offences punishable with seven years or more Applicable regardless of where the offence occurred

Why in News The Supreme Court recently censured an Allahabad High Court judge for an “absurd” order. This sparked debate over whether the SC can intervene in the internal functioning of High Courts, especially the ‘Master of Roster’ powers of a HC Chief Justice. The