भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के हालिया निर्णय ने अरावली पर्वतों को पुनर्परिभाषित करते हुए मनमाने ‘100-मीटर स्थानीय राहत’ मानदंड को अपनाया है। यह प्रशासनिक सुविधा को पारिस्थितिक और वैज्ञानिक संगति पर प्राथमिकता देता है, जो भारत के पर्यावरणीय न्यायशास्त्र में एक निर्णायक विच्छेद को दर्शाता है।
The Department of Posts successfully transported a priceless Thanjavur-style painting of the divine Shri Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya.
About Thanjavur Painting
Thanjavur Painting (also called Tanjore Painting) is a classical South Indian painting style known for its rich colours, surface relief work, and extensive use of gold foil.
It was developed during the Nayaka and Maratha rule (16th–18th century) in Thanjavur.
It primarily depicts Hindu deities, especially Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Saraswati and scenes from Puranas.
The RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024–25 reveals that export growth is increasingly concentrated in a few developed coastal and industrial States, masking deep regional and employment-related challenges.
Pattern in India’s Exports
Rising dominance of few States: The top 10 States now account for over 91 percent of India’s exports in FY25, up from 84 percent in FY22.
The top five States, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, together contribute nearly 70 percent of national exports.
Regional divergence: Coastal western and southern States are integrating deeper into global supply chains.
Recently, National Consumer Day was observed in India to highlight the significance of consumer rights and the broader framework of consumer protection.
National Consumer Rights Day and Consumer Protection Act
It was established in India to commemorate the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, which was approved by the President of India on December 24, 1986.
Since then, 24th December has been celebrated as National Consumer Day.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
India has pledged a reconstruction package of $450 million as part of India’s First Responder activity under Operation Sagar Bandhu to Sri Lanka.
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The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy.
As part of ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, the High Commission of India in Colombo sourced and helped distribute humanitarian aid, relief supplies, and medical assistance to augment the Sri Lankan government’s efforts.
The Union Health Ministry recently said that the rate of institutional deliveries in the country has increased to 89%, which led to a significant reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR).
What is Maternal Mortality?
Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births.
Maternal Mortality Rate: This is calculated as maternal deaths to women in the ages 15-49 per lakh of women in that age group, reported under Sample Registration System (SRS).
Recently, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy designed to provide structured, hands-on experience to aspiring sports professionals, aligning with the broader goals of the National Sports Policy and the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025.
Policy Overview
Scope and Scale of the Internship Programme: 452 internships will be offered annually across Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and its autonomous bodies, including:
Industrial parks have emerged as a core instrument of India’s industrial and innovation strategy, enabling faster manufacturing growth, higher investment, job creation and sustainable development.
What is an Industrial Park?
An industrial park is a planned and demarcated area developed specifically for industrial use, with common facilities like power, water, internal roads, waste management, testing labs, logistics services and security.
These parks are usually managed by a dedicated authority or developer responsible for allotment of plots, maintenance of infrastructure, regulatory compliances and long‑term development of the industrial ecosystem.
The agriculture sector in India holds untapped potential to drive green energy revolution with over half of India’s population dependent on farming and rural livelihoods.
