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RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS

WHY IN NEWS On 3rd September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals from battery waste and e-waste. The scheme is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (N…

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Nepal Gen Z Protest: Why is Kathmandu burning?

Nepal is witnessing historic protests led by Gen Z. Get the latest updates on why Kathmandu is burning, with clashes over citizenship rights and demands for a new political system.

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TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

Context: A total lunar eclipse occurred during the night of September 7–8, 2025, and was visible across most of Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. The Moon appeared deep red, leading to its popular description as a “Blood Moon.”…

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FLOODS IN PUNJAB

Context: Punjab faced severe flooding in July–September 2025 due to unprecedented inflows into the Beas River, especially from its catchment area in Himachal Pradesh. The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) was forced to release w…

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PROPOSAL TO DECLARE CANCER A NOTIFIABLE DISEASE IN INDIA

Context Recently, A Parliamentary Committee on Petitions (Rajya Sabha), headed by Narain Dass Gupta, has recommended that cancer be declared a notifiable disease across all states and Union Territories in India. The move is aimed…

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GST Council & 56th Meeting Decisions

Get a complete breakdown of the decisions taken in the 56th GST Council meeting. Find out about new business clarifications, compliance relief for SMEs and modifications to the GST rates on goods and services.

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RED SEA UNDERSEA CABLE CUT DISRUPTS INTERNET IN ASIA

Context On September 7, 2025, A series of undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea led to significant internet disruptions across several countries, including India, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Regions Affected: India, Paki…

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Uncertainty Plagues India’s Nuclear Ambitions

Why is India's nuclear program, which is important for its energy independence, facing delays and uncertainty? This analysis looks into the many factors like domestic policies, international agreements and strategic challenges tha…

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VICE PRESIDENT ELECTIONS

Radhakrishnan, former Maharashtra Governor and BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, was elected the 17th Vice-President of India on September 9, 2025. Sudershan Reddy (Retd.), the joint Opposition (INDIA bloc) nominee, by a margin of 152 v…

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Understanding Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

Description of the Meta: What are PVTGs? Explore the requirements, the list of communities, their unique immigration, and the challenges that they face. Find more about government programs that focus on protecting and advancing th…

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India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low

India's health missions are delivering results. Learn how initiatives like NHM, PMJAY, and Poshan Abhiyan are transforming maternal and child healthcare and have reduced the infant mortality rate to a record low.

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UK INDIA INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING BRIDGE

On September 8, 2025, the UK–India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB) marked its first anniversary by releasing a report in London. Despite initial momentum, no projects are currently in the pipeline. The UKIIFB now focuses…

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Indian Cities as Engines of Clean Energy Transition

Find out how Indian cities are spearheading the renewable energy revolution. Explore projects in smart grids, electric vehicles, solar cities, and green buildings that are transforming cities into the hubs of a sustainable future.

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GEN Z PROTESTS IN NEPAL

On September 9, 2025, violent protests led by Nepal’s Generation Z erupted in Kathmandu and other cities. The protests turned deadly after the killing of 19 young protesters by police firing Protesters attacked and set fire to gov…

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