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Why in News? The Central Information Commission (CIC) has become headless for the 7th time in 11 years after Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya retired. About Central Information Commission (CIC) What It Is Apex appellate body under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 Adjudicates

Why in News? On September 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant at Golaghat, Assam. This is the world’s first bamboo-based ethanol facility, marking a milestone in India’s green energy transition and rural development. Introduction India is advancing its clean

Why in News Ho tribals in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region staged protests They alleged interference in their traditional Manki-Munda self-governance system after the removal of some Mundas About the Manki-Munda System A traditional, decentralised self-governance model followed by the Ho tribe in Kolhan region, Jharkhand Based

Why in News The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) has launched a first-of-its-kind AI-powered monsoon forecasting initiative. SMS-based alerts are being sent to 3.8 crore farmers across 13 states to support Kharif crop planning. About AI Weather Forecasting for Farmers What It Is

Why in News India’s National Action Plan for Vulture Conservation (2016–25) is ending. Post-2025 strategy is being shaped. Vultures are now recognised not only for biodiversity, but also as public health protectors and pandemic prevention allies under the One Health framework. Vultures and Public Health

Why in News? Scientists from MACS–Agharkar Research Institute (Pune), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), have discovered two new species of fungi (Aspergillus section Nigri) from the Western Ghats. About Aspergillus Section Nigri Group of black-coloured fungi, commonly called black aspergilli Widely found

Why in News? C.P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India on 9 September 2025. Defeated Justice B. Sudershan Reddy. About C.P. Radhakrishnan – 15th Vice President of India Personal Background Born on 20 October 1957 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Served

Why in News Scientists from the Bose Institute, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), revealed new insights into the health risks posed by airborne pathogens. About Airborne Pathogens Disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that spread through the air Can cause

Why in News The Apatani women of Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, represent the last living generation with traditional facial tattoos and wooden nose plugs This practice, banned in the 1970s, survives only among elderly women and is now seen as a rare marker of tribal

Why in News India and Singapore have signed 5 key agreements to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Details of MoUs Signed Green & Digital Shipping Corridor Focus on infrastructure and technologies for zero or near-zero GHG emission fuels Cooperation on regulatory standards, digital solutions, and