News: Prominent activists and religious leaders urged the Supreme Court to recognize hate speech as a constitutional tort due to its discriminatory impact on constitutional guarantees. About Constitutional Tort A constitutional tort is a legal remedy through which the State can be held vicariously liable for violation of constitutional rights by its officials. Constitutional basis… Continue reading Constitutional Tort
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INS Sudarshini and Global Expedition ‘Lokayan 26
News: INS Sudarshini embarked on a ten-month global expedition Lokayan 26 to showcase maritime heritage and strengthen international maritime cooperation. About INS Sudarshini INS Sudarshini is the Indian Navy’s sail training ship undertaking the global expedition Lokayan 26. Built by: It was built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited. Key features Size: It is a 54-m… Continue reading INS Sudarshini and Global Expedition ‘Lokayan 26
Demographic Winter
News: China is facing a demographic winter as its population declined for the fourth year in 2025 due to record-low births and rising deaths. About Demographic Winter The concept of Demographic Winter refers to a situation where a country or region experiences a significant and prolonged decline in population growth due to low fertility rates,… Continue reading Demographic Winter
G4 Geomagnetic Storm
News: Sky-watchers worldwide witnessed breathtaking auroras as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm pushed the dazzling lights far beyond their typical polar regions. About G4 Geomagnetic Storm Geomagnetic Storm: A geomagnetic storm is a severe disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere. How it is caused: Energy produced by nuclear fusion in the Sun is released as sunlight, radiation, and charged particles.… Continue reading G4 Geomagnetic Storm
Environmental Protection Fund
News: Centre notifies rules governing utilization of Environmental Protection Fund collected through environmental penalties. About Environmental Protection Fund Created under: The Environmental Protection Fund has been created under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The framework for its operation is provided under the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026. Enabled by: The creation of the Environmental Protection… Continue reading Environmental Protection Fund
Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
News: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. About Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS) Founded in: The Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded in September 1932 in Pune. Founded by: Mahatma Gandhi Formation: It originated from events surrounding the Second Round Table Conference of… Continue reading Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026
News: The issue is in the news after India clarified its non-participation in the BRICS Plus Naval Exercise held off South Africa’s coast. About BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026 It was a joint naval drill conducted under the BRICS Plus framework from January 9 to January 16, 2026. Focused: The exercise focused on maritime security,… Continue reading BRICS Plus Naval Exercise 2026
India’s Coconut Economy and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly (RSW)
News: The rugose spiralling whitefly continues to spread across coconut-growing regions in India, causing severe yield losses and rising financial stress for farmers. About India’s Coconut Economy India is the third largest coconut-producing country in the world and accounted for about 31.45% of the world’s total production during FY22, with a production of 19,310 million… Continue reading India’s Coconut Economy and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly (RSW)
INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
News: INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi on 17 January 2026 for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative. About INS Sagardhwani INS Sagardhwani is India’s oceanographic research vessel. Designed by: The vessel was designed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL). Built by: The vessel was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
News: A previously unrecorded hedgehog species in India, Brandt’s Hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas), has been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. About Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas) Brandt’s hedgehog is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus hypomelas Native to: Parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Habitat: It inhabits arid desert regions, mountains, grasslands,… Continue reading Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
