Why in the news? The Election Commission of India has announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, beginning on October 28, 2025. Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls What … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Over the past two years, the Union government has undertaken restoration and conservation of approximately 22,560 hectares of mangrove land under the MISHTI programme. Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) Scheme Aim: It … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in its recent World Heritage Outlook, 2025 report, classified the Western Ghats as being of “significant concern” due to escalating threats. Western Ghats Location: Stretches ~1,600 km along … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was highlighted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for its significant progress in building pandemic-ready healthcare infrastructure across India. PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation(ANRF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched the MAHA-MedTech Mission. Maha MedTech Mission What is it?: The Maha MedTech … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Birth anniversary of Rani chennamma was celebrated on 23d October. Kittur Rani Channamma (1778 – 1829) Birth: Belagavi district of Karnataka. Marriage: She became queen of Kitturu (now in Karnataka) when she married Raja Mallasarja of … Continue reading →