News: As per the World Spice Organisation (WSO), despite being the world’s largest producer and exporter of a wide variety of spices, India holds a meager 0.7% share in the global seasoning market, which is valued at $14 billion in 2024. In contrast, China commands 12%, while the U.S. holds an 11% share. About World… Continue reading World Spice Organisation (WSO)
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Madhav National Park
News: Recently, the Centre officially declared Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as India’s 58th tiger reserve. It became the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Madhav National Park About Madhav National Park It is located in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, in the northern part of the state. It lies on the northern… Continue reading Madhav National Park
Issue of Duplicate EPIC Numbers and Election Commission’s Explanation
Source: The post Issue of Duplicate EPIC Numbers and Election Commission’s Explanation Evaluation has been created, based on the article “Are unique electoral ID numbers being duplicated?” published in “The Hindu” on 10th March 2025. Issue of Duplicate EPIC Numbers and Election Commission’s Explanation UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity- Election Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Issue of Duplicate EPIC Numbers and Election Commission’s Explanation
Low representation of women in India’s higher judiciary
Source: The post low representation of women in India’s higher judiciary has been created, based on the article “Closing the gender gap in the higher judiciary” published in “The Hindu” on 10th March 2025. Low representation of women in India’s higher judiciary UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Judiciary Context: The article highlights gender inequality in… Continue reading Low representation of women in India’s higher judiciary
India strengthens ties with Mauritius during PM visit
Source: The post India strengthens ties with Mauritius during PM visit has been created, based on the article “India, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties” published in “The Hindu” on 10th March 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit… Continue reading India strengthens ties with Mauritius during PM visit
Convention on Cluster Munitions
News: Recently, Lithuania withdrew from Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibiting cluster bombs, citing security concerns over Russia. Convention on Cluster Munitions About the Convention on Cluster Munitions Genesis– It is an international treaty of more than 100 states, adopted on 30 May 2008, signed on 3 December 2008 and entered into force on 1 August… Continue reading Convention on Cluster Munitions
Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges
Source: The post Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges has been created, based on the article “Himalayan tragedy: Impact of natural disasters, which are not very predictable, can be controlled” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2025. Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Disaster and… Continue reading Avalanche in Himalayan village claims lives and challenges
Why Public Spaces in India Are Unsafe Women
Source: The post Why Public Spaces in India Are Unsafe Women has been created, based on the article “Inclusion in public spaces — from fear to freedom” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2025. Why Public Spaces in India Are Unsafe Women UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Social Justice Context: The article discusses how public… Continue reading Why Public Spaces in India Are Unsafe Women
Bungus Valley
News: J&K government plans to develop Bangus Valley near LoC as an ecotourism hub. About Bungus Valley Bungus Valley is situated in the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir. It lies within the Handwara sub-district, located in the Trans-Himalayan region of northern India. The valley is located at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet above… Continue reading Bungus Valley
Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)
News: Recently, UN published its UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025). Key Findings of the UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025) Negative Trends: Nearly one-quarter of governments reported backlash against women’s rights. A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member. Conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50%… Continue reading Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)
