Author: devopsvisionias
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World Mental Health Day 2025: Global and India’s Mental Health Imperatives
World Mental Health Day 2025 emphasizes that there is no health without mental health, aligning with India’s initiatives to incorporate psychosocial support via innovative frameworks and digital solutions. World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10 each year to raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilize support for mental well-being. Initiated by…
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2025 Nobel Prizes: Breakthroughs in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry
Nobel Prizes 2025 in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry celebrate decades of research in immune control, quantum mechanics, and molecular architecture. The 2025 Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Physics, and Chemistry have recognized scientific achievements that mark a shift in modern research. These awards honor scientists who have transformed our ability to understand and control three domains:…
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Cough Syrup Deaths in India: Understanding the Contamination Crisis and Regulatory Response
The deaths of at least 16 children in Madhya Pradesh from contaminated cough syrup (Coldrif) warrants the need to understand the causes plaguing the drug regulatory system. The recent deaths of children due to consumption of cough syrup have exposed gaps in pharmaceutical safety oversight. At least 16 children, mostly under five years of age,…
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Wildlife Week 2025: India’s Transition Toward Human-Wildlife Coexistence
The theme of Wildlife Week 2025, “Human–Wildlife Coexistence,” aims to address the growing interactions between humans and wildlife by shifting the focus from conflict to coexistence. Wildlife Week 2025, which is observed annually from October 2nd to 8th, marked an expansion of India’s conservation strategy. The Union Environment Minister launched five national projects and four…
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Darjeeling Landslides: Unsustainable Development and Natural Instability Behind the Disaster
The Darjeeling landslides expose how fragile infrastructure and unsustainable development have deepened disaster risks, necessitating wide-ranging NDRF rescue operations. On the night of October 4, 2025, torrential rains triggered devastating landslides across multiple locations in the Darjeeling hills. This disaster resulted in numerous casualties and extensive infrastructure damage. Compounding the crisis in North Bengal, a…
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Understanding Blockchain Technology & Its Applications: A Visionary Talk with Dr. Ajay Shankar Singh
The world is entering an era where trust is being redefined by technology. As societies and systems evolve, the question is no longer about whether we can store data — it’s about whether we can trust that data. From Artificial Intelligence to Blockchain, from Quantum Computing to Cybersecurity, every emerging technology today is reshaping how…
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Tribal Village Vision 2030: Empowering India’s Grassroots for Viksit Bharat
The Tribal Village Vision 2030 Declaration was passed by tribal villages and tolas during Special Gram Sabhas on the 2nd October 2025, marking a historic milestone in local governance. The Government of India declared 15th November 2024 to 15th November 2025 as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and…
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25 Years of India-Russia Strategic Partnership
The India-Russia Strategic Partnership is now in its 25th year. Bilateral trade has reached USD 68.7 billion in FY 2024-25, yet this milestone masks underlying structural challenges that demand attention. The Valdai Discussion Forum in October 2025 has added a new dimension to India-Russia relations. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the trade imbalance and asked…
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UPSC at 100: The Centenary Year and the Evolution of India’s Civil Services
On October 1, 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) entered its Centenary Year. Established on October 1, 1926, UPSC has grown from a colonial-era institution into a constitutional body revered for its impartial and merit-based selection of civil servants.Over the decades, it has transformed in structure, examination patterns, and scope – but its core…
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Food Waste: Silent Crisis Undermining Global Food and Climate Security
Food Loss and Waste (FLW) manifests as a catastrophic drain on economies, a significant driver of climate change, and a profound ethical contradiction. On September 29, the world observed the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW), which draws attention towards food waste and climate security. Globally, nearly one-third of all food…