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Cyclone Montha: Understanding India’s Disaster Management Response
IMD issues Nationwide Rainfall Alert as Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall on Andhra Pradesh bringing heavy to very heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. As Cyclone Montha intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu brace for impact. Cyclone Montha originated…
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ASEAN India Summit 2025: Strengthening Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
The ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur featured a declaration by the Prime Minister of India designating 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. The ASEAN India Summit 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, marked the 22nd annual meeting between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: Security Challenges and Diplomatic Efforts
The recent border unrest between Pakistan and Afghanistan reflects ongoing challenges in maintaining trust and cooperation on security issues. The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has raised concerns about border security and international diplomacy since October 2025. This started when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika province, killing at least three people. The Afghan Taliban retaliated immediately…
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Discrimination against Transgender People: Supreme Court Forms Committee To Formulate Equal Opportunity Policy
On October 17th, the Supreme Court addressed the Centre and States regarding the need for improved implementation of laws protecting transgender rights and affirmed by the 2014 NALSA ruling. On October 17th, the Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding the Centre and States’ inefficient implementation of legal provisions protecting transgender rights. In 2014, the National legal…
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IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025: Blueprint for Global Environmental Action
The IUCN World Conservation Congress concluded in Abu Dhabi on 15th October, shaping a renewed global conservation agenda. The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 that concluded in Abu Dhabi on October 15, sheds light on evolving global environmental governance. Hosted for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, the IUCN Congress brought together over…
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World Food Day 2025: Building Better Foods for a Better Future
As FAO marks 80 years, World Food Day 2025 highlights the urgent need for inclusive, sustainable partnerships to end hunger and strengthen food security. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, reminds us of a global mission: ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. Established in 1979 to commemorate the founding of the Food…
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India Commemorates 94th Birth Anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on World Students’ Day
India observes the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the day designated as World Students’ Day in honor of his contributions to science, defense, and education. On October 15, 2025, India celebrates World Students’ Day to honor the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the scientist, educator, and statesman who…
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Economics Nobel Prize 2025: Understanding Innovation-Driven Growth
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel economics prize for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth. On October 13, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. The…
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20 Years of RTI Act: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward
20 years of RTI Act reflect India’s commitment to transparent governance while highlighting the need for continued institutional strengthening and operational improvements. As the Right to Information (RTI) Act marks its 20th anniversary in October 2025, it is an opportune time to reflect on its journey. What began as a mechanism for citizen empowerment and…
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The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: International Day of the Girl Child 2025
Observed annually on October 11, International Day of the Girl Child recognizes girls leading change amidst varied crises while confronting the socio-economic challenges affecting them. Every year on October 11, the world observes the International Day of the Girl Child to empower girls’ rights. The 2025 theme, “The girl I am, the change I lead:…