News: Taliban foreign minister cancelled a planned India visit after failing to secure a UN Security Council travel-ban waiver. About Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC) It is a subsidiary body of the UN Security Council focused on Taliban-linked individuals and entities. Established in: It was established in 2011 by Resolution 1988 after the split from the… Continue reading Taliban Sanctions Committee (TSC)
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Functional Genomics
News: Personalised medicine customises cancer treatment based on genes, but tests can be unclear. Functional genomics helps understand genes better and guide treatment. It is slowly spreading in Africa despite high costs and limited resources. About Functional Genomics Functional genomics is the study of the physiological and biochemical effects of gene functions and interactions, emphasising… Continue reading Functional Genomics
Self-Respect Movement
News: Oxford conference commemorates the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, highlighting Periyar’s worldwide impact. About the Self-Respect Movement It was a social reform movement launched in 1925 by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) in Tamil Nadu. Objective: The main objectives of the movement were: Annihilation of Caste System: Challenged the caste hierarchy and Brahmanical supremacy. Promotion of… Continue reading Self-Respect Movement
Environment Auditors
News: The Environment Audit Rules, 2025, establish a new independent class of environment auditors to complement State Pollution Control Boards. About Environment Auditors What they are: A newly instituted group of certified specialists or accredited entities responsible for inspection, verification, and auditing of projects against environmental laws and sustainability benchmarks. Legal basis: Established under the… Continue reading Environment Auditors
Angikaar 2025
News: The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched “Angikaar 2025” in New Delhi on 4 September 2025. About Angikaar 2025 “Angikaar 2025” is a last-mile outreach campaign under PMAY-U 2.0. It will run for a period of two months from 4th September 2025 to 31st October 2025 across 5,000+ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)… Continue reading Angikaar 2025
Why Punjab Keeps Flooding
News: Punjab is experiencing one of the worst floods. The state government has declared all 23 districts as flood-hit. Reasons behind Punjab Keeps Flooding 1. Punjab’s Geography: Punjab has three big rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) and some small ones (Ghaggar & choes). In the monsoon, heavy rains make these rivers overflow. Punjab has earthen walls (bundhs)… Continue reading Why Punjab Keeps Flooding
Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025
News: Recently, the Rajasthan Assembly has passed a new Bill to regulate the coaching centre industry in the state to create a healthier and more supportive environment for students. About Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025 It was passed by the Rajasthan Assembly on September 3, 2025. It aims to protect students’ interests, provide career guidance, ensure… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
News: Union Education Minister released the 10th edition of the NIRF Rankings 2025 on September 4, 2025. About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a government-approved methodology for ranking institutions of higher education across India. Released by: Ministry of Education The NIRF was launched on 29 September 2015. The… Continue reading National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
Operation Black Forest
News: Union Home Minister felicitates the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG and Cobra jawans who successfully carried out ‘Operation Black Forest’ on Karreguttalu hill. About Operation Black Forest It is a military operation conducted by Indian security forces against Naxalite insurgents in areas located between the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The operation began on 21… Continue reading Operation Black Forest
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): Separate Enumeration
News– The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has asked the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) to count Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) separately in the upcoming Census. It wants details on their households, population, and socio-economic conditions. The Ministry says such data is crucial to ensure that schemes like the Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): Separate Enumeration
