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Save Aravalli Hills: Why Protecting India’s Oldest Mountain Range Matters
The Supreme Court settled on a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges, and paused the grant of fresh mining leases inside its areas spanning Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Save Aravalli Hills movement has gained renewed urgency following a recent Supreme Court ruling that adopted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills.…
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VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: Transforming Rural Employment Under Viksit Bharat 2047
The Union government introduced VB-G RAM G Bill to replace the MGNREGA in the Lok Sabha. The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 16, 2025. This legislation proposes to replace Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) with…
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UPSC Interview 2025 Schedule Updates : Dates, Process, Documents and Last-Minute Strategy
The UPSC Interview 2025, officially known as the Personality Test, is the final and most decisive stage of the Civil Services Examination. For many aspirants, this stage feels ambiguous because there is no fixed syllabus, no written paper, and no predefined questions. Yet, the UPSC Interview 2025 carries 275 marks, often becoming the difference between…
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Cabinet Approves Census of India 2027: A Digital Transformation
The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for conducting Census of India 2027 at a cost of ₹11,718.24 crore. On December 12, 2025, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the scheme for conducting the Census of India 2027 with a financial allocation of ₹11,718.24 crore. This will be India’s first digital…
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Decoding India’s Air Quality Policy: Why National Standards Differ from WHO Guidelines
The government told Parliament that WHO air-quality guidelines are advisory, not legally binding. In December 2025, India made a statement in Parliament regarding global air quality assessments. The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change clarified that international rankings by organizations like IQ Air (World Air Quality Ranking), WHO (Global Air Quality Database), and Yale…
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Human Rights Day 2025: Reconnecting with Our Everyday Essentials
Human Rights Day is observed worldwide on 10 December to mark the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Every year on December 10, the world observes Human Rights Day, marking the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, this document established…
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IndiGo Crisis 2025: Analysis of Aviation Safety and Operational Challenges
The IndiGo crisis of December 2025 resulted in widespread flight cancellations and operational disruptions across India. The IndiGo crisis of December 2025 represents a significant case study in aviation management, regulatory compliance, and operational planning. Between December 2-8, 2025, IndiGo cancelled over 2,000 flights, affecting thousands of passengers across India. The crisis emerged at the…
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India-Russia Annual Summit 2025: Strengthening Strategic Partnership in a Multipolar World
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, paid a State visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The India-Russia Annual Summit held in New Delhi on December 4-5, 2025, strengthened the partnership between the two nations. As President Vladimir Putin arrived for the 23rd edition of this bilateral engagement, the world witnessed an assertion…
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Indian Navy Day 2025: Celebrating Maritime Excellence and Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Every December 4, India observes Navy Day , honoring the Navy’s contribution in Operation Trident that crippled Pakistan’s fleet during the 1971 war. Indian Navy Day, observed annually on December 4, honors the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of naval personnel safeguarding India’s maritime security. The 2025 celebrations at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram were historic, symbolizing…
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Supreme Court Empowers CBI to Investigate Digital Arrest Scams
The Supreme Court has empowered the CBI to probe ‘digital arrest’ scammers and corrupt bankers facilitating cybercrimes. The scale of digital arrest fraud has reached significant proportions. According to data presented before the Supreme Court, fraudsters have scammed people for approximately ₹3,000 crore through these operations, with victims ranging from daily wage earners to industrialists…