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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…
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Gaza Deal: Trump’s 20-Point Framework to End Israel-Hamas Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 20-point peace proposal for Gaza aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Trump administration released a 20-point Gaza deal on September 29, 2025, proposing measures to end the Israel-Hamas conflict that has resulted in over 66,000 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023. US President Trump secured…
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India Strengthens Conservation: New additions to UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and Ramsar Sites
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of India joined the UNESCO network. Additionally, India’s total number of Ramsar sites has risen to 93 following the addition of two new sites, Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel. India has reached two major conservation milestones in 2025. The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been included in…
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US Tariffs To Hit Patented and Branded Drugs: Impact on Indian Pharmaceutical Exports
US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of tariffs starting October 1, which include a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical products. The announcement of US tariffs imposing a 100% duty on patented and branded drugs can directly impact the pharmaceutical companies of India. This trade policy, implemented under Section 232 of the Trade…
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Sustainable Urban Mobility in India: Integrated Solutions for Growing Cities
The founder-chairman of Wipro has rejected a proposal from the Karnataka Chief Minister concerning limited vehicular movement through the Sarjapur campus citing legal and governance constraints. The exchange between Karnataka Chief Minister and Wipro founder Azim Premji illustrates India’s urban mobility challenges. Premji declined to allow public vehicular movement through Wipro’s Sarjapur campus in Bengaluru,…