Tag: Current Affairs
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Ladakh’s Protest: Demand for Sixth Schedule Status and Constitutional Safeguards for Tribal Areas
On September 24, 2025, a protest in Leh, Ladakh, demanding constitutional safeguards for Statehood and tribal status under Sixth Schedule turned violent, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries. On September 24, 2025, in Leh city, Union Territory of Ladakh, a protest demanding constitutional safeguards for Statehood and tribal status escalated into violence, resulting in multiple…
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Union IT Minister’s Switch to Zoho: Boosting India’s Digital Self-Reliance Movement
Union IT Minister of India switched to Zoho, a homegrown software suite, as part of his call to embrace Swadeshi platforms. The Union IT (Information Technology) Minister of India announced his switch to Zoho’s office suite, endorsing the homegrown software platform as part of the government’s “Swadeshi” initiative. This decision signals India’s determination to reduce…
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Palestine State Recognition: Four Western Nations Unite in UN Summit
The United Kingdom, Canada, Portugal, and Australia have joined over 140 UN member states in recognizing Palestine as a state. On September 22, 2025, several countries recognized Palestine as a state. France made the announcement at a UN meeting focused on advancing a two-state solution. A day earlier, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal had…
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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Challenge to India’s Tech Talent and Bilateral Relations
President Trump has signed a proclamation increasing the annual fee for H-1B visas to $100,000, potentially affecting Indian professionals in the U.S. On September 19, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”. This directive introduced a sweeping overhaul of the H-1B visa program, mandating a $100,000…
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High Seas Treaty Enters Force: World’s First Legal Framework to Protect International Waters
With Morocco’s signature, the High Seas Treaty now has its 60th signatory and is set to come into force next year. A milestone in ocean governance was reached on September 19, 2025, when Morocco became the 60th nation to ratify the High Seas Treaty, known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). This…
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Seven Natural Sites from India Added to UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List
7 natural heritage sites from India have been added to the UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. India has achieved a milestone in heritage conservation with the addition of 7 natural heritage sites to UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) tentative list. This expansion increases India’s total count on the Tentative List…
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Municipal Solid Waste Management: NHAI’s Approach to Road Construction
India’s National Highways Authority (NHAI) is addressing its municipal solid waste management crisis by segregating and integrating legacy waste into road construction by 2027. India’s municipal solid waste management crisis has found a solution through the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) initiative. With 62 million tonnes of waste generated annually, India faces challenges in…
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Transforming Healthcare Industry: Need for Healthcare Safety Reform
World Patient Safety Day, observed on September 17, serves as a reminder that healthcare’s fundamental promise remains unfulfilled. The health care industry in India faces a challenge where ensuring patient safety has become essential. With World Patient Safety Day observed on September 17, the global data reveal that 1 in 10 patients experience harm during…
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Engineers’ Day: Honouring Sir M. Visvesvaraya
National Engineer’s Day in India, celebrated on September 15th, honors Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned civil engineer, and promotes national dialogue on engineering’s future. On September 15, 2025, India celebrates Engineers’ Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a civil engineer whose contributions transformed modern India. This day serves as…
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Supreme Court’s Call for Pan-India Firecracker Ban
The Supreme Court of India questioned the geographical limitations of firecracker bans in Delhi-NCR. The firecracker ban has emerged as one of India’s most contentious environmental policy debates. The Supreme Court of India has recently questioned why clean air protections should be limited to Delhi-NCR alone. This judicial intervention comes at a critical juncture as…