Why in the news? FATF has flagged state sponsorship of terrorism for the first time in its report, reinforcing India’s long-standing position regarding Pakistan’s role. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) What is it?: FATF is a global money laundering and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The latest Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report of 2025 highlights that almost 80% of the world’s poor reside in areas vulnerable to climate-related hazards. Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025 Report What is it?: The Global … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The government of Kerala has decided to join the PM SHRI scheme amidst oppositions against the decision. PM SHRI Scheme What is it?: PM SHRI stands for Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India, is a Centrally … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Tuvalu has officially joined the IUCN as the 90th state member of IUCN. Tuvalu Location: Tuvalu is an island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean, situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia. It lies within Polynesia, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? In a study published in Nature, the Atomic stenciling method allows scientists to craft highly detailed, atomically precise patterns on the surface of nanoparticles. Atomic Stenciling What is it?: Atomic stenciling (also called atomic-level stenciling) is … Continue reading →