The Centre, to appoint Justice Surya Kant as the 53th Chief Justice of India (CJI). Justice Surya Kant is set to take over as the CJI on November 24 after CJI Gavai’s retirement on November 23. By convention,…

Syllabus: GS-II: Health. Why in News Mosquito-borne diseases have emerged as a persistent public health challenge in India, with new evidence showing mosquito breeding expanding to hill areas due to climate change. According to Dr. Rajni Kant, Chair,…

Syllabus: GS-I & V: Indian Heritage and Culture Why in the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced the discovery of a major ancient township and religious centre dating back to the 2nd century BCE at…

Venue: Wakro Valley & Kamlang Tiger Reserve & Wildlife Sanctuary, Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh. Biodiversity highlight: 235 butterfly species recorded, including 35 rare/uncommon species. Next host: 9th NEBM announced for Ultapani Rainforest (BTC, Assam) next year. What is…

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Industry Why in the news? Assam’s policy push—spanning investment summits, logistics upgrades, skilling pipelines, and targeted DBT schemes—has revived debate on how the state can move beyond an oil–tea–timber triad to a broad-based, jobs-rich,…

Syllabus: GS-II: Electoral Reform Why in the news? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls following controversy over the 2025 SIR in Bihar. While a fresh pan-India SIR…

Syllabus: GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections. Why in the news? Assam launched Nijut Moina 2.0 cheque distribution at Guwahati (Sarusajai), with the Chief Minister terming it a “beacon of hope” for every girl child. The scheme’s coverage…