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Why in News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has asked the Census Commissioner to enumerate Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) separately in the upcoming Census. About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Who They Are? A sub-category of Scheduled Tribes (STs) identified as the most

Why in News WHO reports that 1 in 100 deaths worldwide is by suicide (727,000 deaths in 2021) Over 1 billion people live with mental health disorders globally Data published in World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 Key Findings Suicide and Mental

Why in News Airlines are increasingly adopting wet and dry leases to tackle the global shortage of new aircraft The shortage has worsened since the pandemic due to persistent supply chain disruptions About Aircraft Leasing Leasing allows airlines to operate aircraft without outright purchase In

Why in News The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, issued a revised National Action Plan on Glanders Aim Improve prevention, surveillance, and control of glanders in equines Reduce risk to humans and other animals

Why in News Educate Girls, an Indian NGO, has won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award It is the first Indian organisation (not an individual) to be honoured with this award, known as Asia’s Nobel Prize About Ramon Magsaysay Award What it is: Asia’s most prestigious

Why in News On 29 August 2025, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024. About State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) What it is A composite index to track and compare the progress of energy efficiency across Indian states

Why in News Gaza has recently reported a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases. Concern arises because severe cases can lead to: Full-body paralysis Breathing difficulties About Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) A rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Peripheral nervous

Why in News On 26 August 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned two Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigates—INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri—at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam. This marks the first time two major surface combatants from different Indian shipyards have been inducted simultaneously. Background: Project 17 and Project

English: Salwa Judum (meaning “Purification Hunt” in Gondi language) was a state-supported anti-Maoist militia movement initiated in 2005 in Chhattisgarh. It involved arming local tribal youth and Special Police Officers (SPOs) to counter Maoist insurgency. The movement became controversial due to alleged human rights violations,

Why in News The Delhi Legislative Assembly held a two-day conference on “Vithalbhai Patel: His Role in Shaping India’s Constitution and Legislative Institutions” in New Delhi About Vithalbhai Patel Birth and Background: Born on 27 September 1873 Elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Political Career: