Tag: Syllabus & PYQs

The ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur featured a declaration by the Prime Minister of India designating 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. The ASEAN India Summit 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, marked the 22nd annual meeting between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar…

The recent border unrest between Pakistan and Afghanistan reflects ongoing challenges in maintaining trust and cooperation on security issues. The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has raised concerns about border security and international diplomacy since October 2025. This started when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika province, killing at least three people. The Afghan Taliban retaliated immediately…

On October 17th, the Supreme Court addressed the Centre and States regarding the need for improved implementation of laws protecting transgender rights and affirmed by the 2014 NALSA ruling. On October 17th, the Supreme Court expressed concerns regarding the Centre and States’ inefficient implementation of legal provisions protecting transgender rights. In 2014, the National legal…

The IUCN World Conservation Congress concluded in Abu Dhabi on 15th October, shaping a renewed global conservation agenda. The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 that concluded in Abu Dhabi on October 15, sheds light on evolving global environmental governance. Hosted for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, the IUCN Congress brought together over…

As FAO marks 80 years, World Food Day 2025 highlights the urgent need for inclusive, sustainable partnerships to end hunger and strengthen food security. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, reminds us of a global mission: ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. Established in 1979 to commemorate the founding of the Food…

India observes the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the day designated as World Students’ Day in honor of his contributions to science, defense, and education.  On October 15, 2025, India celebrates World Students’ Day to honor the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the scientist, educator, and statesman who…

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel economics prize for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth. On October 13, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.  The…

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…

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:…