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Algal Blooms Refers to the phytoplankton’s exponential growth in bodies of water Occur when there is an abundance of nutrients and sunlight, which speeds up reproduction The presence of dense phytoplankton alters the colour of the water The Red Tide A kind of harmful algal

Why in News? The Government of India defended its expanded use of Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 before the Karnataka High Court, especially in light of content regulation practices involving digital intermediaries like social media platforms. The legal challenge was initiated

Context of the Visit In 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the Maldives. A total of 8 significant bilateral agreements were signed during this visit. This visit aimed to reset and revitalise bilateral ties after a period of political unease under

Why in News? India and the United Kingdom signed a historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) They also endorsed a long-term strategic plan titled India–UK Vision 2035 The agreement focuses on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, technology, education, and climate action What is the

Why in News? Because of continued quarrying and land diversion, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has issued a warning about serious threats to the Guryul Ravine fossil site in Kashmir. Concerning the Guryul Ravine Fossil Site: What Is It? • The Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB),

Why in News? Using a unique multistage antigen design, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is creating AdFalciVax, the country’s first domestic two-stage malaria vaccine, to fight Plasmodium falciparum. About the First Indigenous Two-Stage Malaria Vaccine, AdFalciVax: What is it? • Plasmodium falciparum is

Why in News? At the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi, Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) commemorated the tenth anniversary of Digital India. Purpose of CSCs: The purpose of Common Service Centres (CSCs) is to offer digital services and access,

Why in the News? India has conducted tests of the ET-LDHCM, a new hypersonic missile. India now has the ET-LDHCM, joining a small number of countries that have developed hypersonic weapon systems, such as China, Russia, and the United States. Important Features: Natively Produced: developed

Why in News? At a high-level Group of Friends (GoF) meeting held at UN Headquarters, India reaffirmed its strong commitment to ensuring justice for crimes against UN peacekeepers, referring to accountability as a strategic necessity. Concerning the Group of Friends (GoF) for Accountability of Crimes

Why in News? India achieved a significant milestone in its domestic air defence capabilities when it successfully carried out a high-altitude test of the Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh. Concerning the Akash Prime Missile System: What is Akash Prime? The DRDO-developed Akash Surface-to-Air Missile