Why in the news? Urban India contributes nearly two-thirds of the nation’s GDP, yet its municipalities manage less than one per cent of total tax revenue. Fiscal Challenges of Urban Local Bodies Context: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 empowered … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study assessing India’s indigenous rotavirus vaccine named  Rotavac revealed significant declines in rotavirus-related gastroenteritis across multiple sites nationwide. Rotavirus What is it? Rotavirus is a very contagious virus that causes diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Venezuela deployed thousands of troops along its border with Colombia in reaction to the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea. Caribbean Sea Location: The Caribbean Sea is a large tropical sea of the western Atlantic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 5th edition of Exercise Samudra Shakti held at Vishakapatnam. Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025 What is it?: It is a bilateral naval exercise between India  and Indonesia. Foundation: Exercise Samudra Shakti was initiated in 2018 under … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Brazil agreed to expand the scope of the existing preferential trade pact between New Delhi and fthe our South American nations Mercosur bloc to boost economic ties. MERCOSUR Grouping Full form: Mercado Común del … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Annual report on AB-PMJAY released by National Health Authority. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Launched: 2018 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Implementing Agency: National Health Authority (NHA). Objective: To provide … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The first edition Exercise IN–RoKN began at South Korea’s Busan Naval Base. IN-RoKN Exercise What is it?:  The first-ever bilateral naval exercise between Indian and South Korean Navies. Venue: Busan Naval Base, South Korea Structure of … Continue reading →