Tag: Syllabus & PYQs
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National Startup Day 2026: Celebrating 10 Years of Startup India’s Transformative Journey
As India celebrates National Startup Day on 16 January 2026, the nation marks a decade since the launch of the Startup India initiative. As India celebrates National Startup Day on 16 January 2026, the nation marks a significant milestone, a decade since the launch of the transformative Startup India initiative. The Startup India Initiative is…
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Addressing Water Contamination and Piped Water Supply in India
Indore has witnessed a deadly municipal water contamination tragedy which exposed serious gaps in public health and urban governance. India stands at a juncture in its journey toward universal water security. While infrastructure programs like the Jal Jeevan Mission have expanded access to piped water supply, recent incidents of water contamination have exposed a gap…
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Traditional Art: Major Vehicle for People’s Economic Progress
The Prime Minister stated that India’s traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people’s economic progress during Mann ki Baat. India’s traditional arts and crafts are experiencing a transformation, evolving from cultural symbols to engines of economic growth. Prime Minister of India’s recent Mann Ki Baat address highlighted how traditional…
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Good Governance Week: Honoring Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Vision of Citizen-Centric Administration
Good Governance Day (December 25) commemorates the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Good Governance Week, observed from December 19 to 25, represents a shift in India’s administrative approach from ceremonial remembrance to outcome-driven service delivery. Culminating in Good Governance Day on December 25, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister…
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ISRO’s LVM3-M6 Mission: Launching the Heaviest Satellite from Indian Soil
The LVM3-M6 successfully deployed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, marking a significant milestone in India’s commercial space capabilities and global partnerships. On December 24, 2025, ISRO achieved a major milestone in India’s space commercialization by launching the BlueBird Block-2 satellite using its Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3-M6) rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This ISRO…
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National Mathematics Day 2025: Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Observed annually on December 22nd, National Mathematics Day commemorates the birth anniversary of the great mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. Every December 22, India pauses to honor one of its most extraordinary minds, Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose birth anniversary is commemorated as National Mathematics Day. This annual observance represents a national commitment to mathematical excellence and a reminder…
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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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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…