Context: A recent multi-institutional study published in the Journal of Wildlife Science has revealed that 6,507 animals belonging to 239 species were killed in road collisions across the Western Ghats between 1997 and 2023. About Road Accidents and Wildlife: What it is? Road accidents involving wildlife, commonly referred to as roadkill, denote the mortality of …
Anecdote: On a luminous evening at the Kennedy Space Center, four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—rose aboard Orion spacecraft on humanity’s first crewed lunar flyby mission in over half a century. As the rocket pierced the sky in a pillar of fire, it carried not just four individuals, but the enduring …
Context: The Income Tax Department has launched ‘Kar Saathi’, a new AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform, to simplify tax filing and provide 24×7 support under the new Income Tax Act, 2025 framework. About Kar Saathi: What it is? Kar Saathi is an AI-powered digital assistant / chatbot platform launched by the Income Tax Department. It acts …
Context: Prime Minister of India launched Sadhna Saptah 2026 as a week-long initiative for strengthening the capacity of civil servants. The programme is being organised under Mission Karmayogi by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). About Sadhna Saptah 2026 for Civil Servants’ Capacity Building: What it is? Sadhna Saptah 2026 is a week-long national …
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Context: Speaker of Lok Sabha addressed the Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival highlighting the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage. About Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival: What it is? MAATI-9 is a premier cultural festival of the Purvanchal region, centred on the theme Maati (soil). It celebrates the deep bond between people and their ancestral roots through heritage, …
Context: The Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi. About IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026: What it is? IMEX TTX 2026 is a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) conducted under the framework of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). It is a simulated multinational …
Context: In the 132nd edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister highlighted the Naga community’s Morung education system. He praised its blend of traditional cultural learning with modern subjects like mathematics and science. About Morung Education System: What it is? Morung is a traditional community-based indigenous education system of the Naga tribes. Historically, it functioned …
Context: The Government informed Parliament about the status and expansion of EV charging infrastructure across India under schemes like FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE. About EV Charging Infrastructure: What it is? EV Charging Infrastructure refers to a network of charging stations (EVPCS) that supply electricity to recharge electric vehicles. It includes public, private, and highway-based charging …
Context: Kerala has launched ‘MLATrack.com’, India’s first platform to track the legislative interventions of MLAs. About Kerala’s ‘MLATrack.com’: What it is? MLATrack.com is a public digital database platform that aggregates and presents data on the performance and legislative activities of Members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (2021–2026). Aim: To increase transparency and accountability in legislative …
Context: India has launched Operation Urja Suraksha amid escalating tensions in West Asia to safeguard energy supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. About Operation Urja Suraksha: What it is? Operation Urja Suraksha is a strategic maritime security mission launched by the Indian Navy to ensure the safe transit of India-bound energy cargo vessels from …
Context: The Government of India highlighted the expanding use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in disaster management following the enactment of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025. About Use Of AI In Disaster Management: What it is? The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) across the disaster management cycle—preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery—to …
Context: The West Asia conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, highlighting India’s energy dependence and reviving interest in ethanol-based solutions like Brazil’s Proálcool model. About Brazil’s Proálcool Programme: What it is? A national biofuel programme launched by Brazil in 1975 to promote ethanol as an alternative to petrol, especially after global oil shocks. Aim: To …
Context: The Government has operationalised the ‘Jal Seva Aankalan’ framework under the Jal Jeevan Mission to assess rural water service delivery. About Jal Seva Aankalan Framework: What it is? A village-level assessment and monitoring framework under the Jal Jeevan Mission, where service delivery of rural tap water is evaluated through community participation and digital reporting. …
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently raised concerns regarding mandatory voting during a poll-related hearing amid the 2026 Assembly election schedule announced by the Election Commission of India. About Right to Vote in India: What it is? The right to vote is a statutory right that enables citizens to participate in the democratic process …
Context: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, through NACO, organised the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS response in Haryana and Delhi. About Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala: What it is? Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala is a national-level workshop initiative aimed at strengthening district-level HIV/AIDS response through coordinated, data-driven planning and stakeholder engagement. Aim: Strengthen HIV …
Context: India’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tax governance, particularly through the Project Insight (PI) initiative, has gained attention for improving compliance and revenue mobilisation. About Project Insight (PI) initiative: What it is? Project Insight is an AI-driven tax administration system that uses big data analytics to track financial transactions and detect tax evasion. …
Context: The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers. About Krishi Sakhi Initiative: What it is? Krishi Sakhi Initiative is a nationwide program aimed at empowering women farmers through awareness, participation, and capacity building in agriculture and crop insurance. Organisation: Launched by Agriculture Insurance Company of …
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reported large-scale action against food adulteration, with over 5.18 lakh samples tested in the last three years. About Steps Taken to Curb Adulteration in Food Items: What it is? Food adulteration refers to the degradation of food quality by adding harmful or inferior substances. Under …
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Context: India’s trade deficit with China crossed $100 billion for the first time, reaching about $102 billion during April–February FY2025-26. About India China Trade Deficit: What it is? A trade deficit occurs when the value of a country’s imports exceeds the value of its exports over a given period. In India’s case with China, imports …
Context: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, distributed compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terrorism victims under the Sharansthli initiative in Srinagar. About Sharansthli Initiative: What it is? Sharansthli is a rehabilitation initiative of the Jammu & Kashmir administration aimed at supporting families of victims who lost their lives due to …
