News: Recently, UNESCO officially announced the designation of the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in India, as part of 26 new sites added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). About Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Location It is located in the Western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district. It is stretched along the Western Himalayas, from… Continue reading Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
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India-EU Strategic Agenda
Source: The post India-EU Strategic Agenda has been created, based on the article “Explained: India-EU strategic agenda” published in “Indian Expres” on 27 September 2025. India-EU Strategic Agenda. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Context: The EU recently issued a Strategic Agenda for India–EU ties,… Continue reading India-EU Strategic Agenda
Tropical Cyclone Ragasa
News: Recently, Typhoon Ragasa weakened to a tropical depression over northeastern Vietnam but will still bring heavy rain to the northern provinces of Vietnam. About Tropical Cyclone Ragasa Super Typhoon Ragasa, locally known as “Nando,” is an intense tropical cyclone that affected the northernmost parts of Luzon Island in the Philippines and Hualien County in Taiwan.… Continue reading Tropical Cyclone Ragasa
Regulation on Social Media
Source: The post Regulation on Social Media has been created, based on the article “In Karnataka HC’s rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media” published in “Indian Express” on 26 September 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability, E-governance, Transparency & Accountability and institutional and other… Continue reading Regulation on Social Media
K visa
News: As of October 1, 2025, China will launch the K visa program which is designed to attract young professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from around the world. About K Visa About The K visa is a new visa category introduced by China to attract young professionals in science… Continue reading K visa
Unrest in Ladakh
Source: The post Unrest in Ladakh has been created, based on the article “Ladakh protests: demand for statehood, sixth schedule inclusion.” published in “Indian Express” on 25 September 2025. Unrest in Ladakh. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context: The ongoing protests in Ladakh highlight a significant movement driven… Continue reading Unrest in Ladakh
Vishwamitri River
News: Vishwamitri River has rich biodiversity, which includes sightings of various species such as porcupines, crocodiles, and storks. About Vishwamitri River Location: The Vishwamitri River is a small, non-perennial river stretching approximately 200 km in length, located in Gujarat, India. Origin: The river originates from the western and southern slopes of the Pavagadh hills in… Continue reading Vishwamitri River
Tirah Valley
News: Many people died, and several houses were destroyed in an explosion that occurred recently in the Tirah Valley of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. About Tirah Valley Location: Tirah Valley is a mountainous tract in west-central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is positioned between Khyber Pass and Khanki Valley. Expanse: It covers about 600–700 square miles… Continue reading Tirah Valley
India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order
Source: The post India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order has been created, based on the article “UN-American” published in “Indian Express” on 23 September 2025. India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Context: As… Continue reading India’s responsibilities in a deteriorating multilateral order
CPCB Report on River Pollution
News: The CPCB’s latest assessment indicates a slight decline in the number of polluted river stretches across India. About polluted river stretch According to CPCB, a “polluted river stretch” is where two or more polluted locations occur in a continuous sequence on a river where BOD levels exceed 3 mg/L, rendering water unfit for bathing.… Continue reading CPCB Report on River Pollution
