In 2024, India became the fourth-largest biofuel consumer globally, surpassing China, per the World Energy 2025 review. Rapid growth in clean fuel use highlights India’s progress, though it still lags behind China in production. BulletsIn India used 77 kbbloe/d of biofuel in 2024, up 40% from 2023 China used 60 kbbloe/d, with only 18% growth
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In 2024, India became the fourth-largest biofuel consumer globally, surpassing China, per the World Energy 2025 review. Rapid growth in clean fuel use highlights India’s progress, though it still lags behind China in production. BulletsIn India used 77 kbbloe/d of biofuel in 2024, up 40% from 2023 China used 60 kbbloe/d, with only 18% growth
On July 4, 2025, the Rajasthan government launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Poverty-Free Village Scheme. The program aims to reduce poverty by supporting 5,000 villages with financial aid, skill training, and self-employment opportunities for below-poverty-line (BPL) families. BulletsIn Scheme launched on July 4, 2025, in Rajasthan Targets 5,000 villages and over 30,000 BPL families Up
On July 4, 2025, the Rajasthan government launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Poverty-Free Village Scheme. The program aims to reduce poverty by supporting 5,000 villages with financial aid, skill training, and self-employment opportunities for below-poverty-line (BPL) families. BulletsIn Scheme launched on July 4, 2025, in Rajasthan Targets 5,000 villages and over 30,000 BPL families Up
140The Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal under British rule. It aimed to fix land revenue permanently with zamindars as intermediaries. The system had lasting socio-economic impacts on peasants, landlords, and the British administration across Bengal, Bihar, and later parts of India. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in
The Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal under British rule. It aimed to fix land revenue permanently with zamindars as intermediaries. The system had lasting socio-economic impacts on peasants, landlords, and the British administration across Bengal, Bihar, and later parts of India. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in
US President Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs effective 1 August on imports from 14 countries, mainly in Asia. India is not on the list, as a pending trade deal with the US remains under negotiation. The move boosts India’s export edge while putting pressure on regional competitors. BulletsIn New tariffs hit 14 countries; duties
US President Donald Trump has announced fresh tariffs effective 1 August on imports from 14 countries, mainly in Asia. India is not on the list, as a pending trade deal with the US remains under negotiation. The move boosts India’s export edge while putting pressure on regional competitors. BulletsIn New tariffs hit 14 countries; duties
A new study warns that rapid melting of glaciers—especially in West Antarctica—could trigger hundreds of explosive volcanic eruptions. This process, driven by climate change, reduces pressure on underground magma, increasing eruption risks. The findings, based on Chile’s Andes data, highlight a potential global feedback loop accelerating climate change. BulletsIn Melting glaciers reduce pressure on magma,
A new study warns that rapid melting of glaciers—especially in West Antarctica—could trigger hundreds of explosive volcanic eruptions. This process, driven by climate change, reduces pressure on underground magma, increasing eruption risks. The findings, based on Chile’s Andes data, highlight a potential global feedback loop accelerating climate change. BulletsIn Melting glaciers reduce pressure on magma,
The UPSC Weekly Quiz (June 29–July 6, 2025) covered topics including ham radio use from the ISS, INS Tamal’s commissioning in Russia, Gulf of Paria geography, India’s fertiliser imports, Nipah virus alerts, and key statistics and defence updates. BulletsIn Ham radio used by Indian astronaut to speak to students from ISS Licensed ham radio used
The UPSC Weekly Quiz (June 29–July 6, 2025) covered topics including ham radio use from the ISS, INS Tamal’s commissioning in Russia, Gulf of Paria geography, India’s fertiliser imports, Nipah virus alerts, and key statistics and defence updates. BulletsIn Ham radio used by Indian astronaut to speak to students from ISS Licensed ham radio used
On July 7, RJD MP Manoj Jha filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. Jha argues the move is rushed, unfair, and excludes poor, Dalit, Muslim, and migrant voters. He also questions the exclusion of Aadhaar
On July 7, RJD MP Manoj Jha filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. Jha argues the move is rushed, unfair, and excludes poor, Dalit, Muslim, and migrant voters. He also questions the exclusion of Aadhaar
138On July 5, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over reports of sewage-contaminated tap water in East Delhi areas like Yojana Vihar and Anand Vihar. The court questioned how citizens could be expected to drink such unsafe water and ordered urgent replacement of old pipelines. DJB admitted the infrastructure
On July 5, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over reports of sewage-contaminated tap water in East Delhi areas like Yojana Vihar and Anand Vihar. The court questioned how citizens could be expected to drink such unsafe water and ordered urgent replacement of old pipelines. DJB admitted the infrastructure
India and Australia marked five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) on June 4, 2025. The partnership, launched in 2020 during a virtual summit between PM Narendra Modi and then-Australian PM Scott Morrison, has seen deepening defence ties, rising trade, and stronger people-to-people connections. Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles’ visit to Delhi underscored the
India and Australia marked five years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) on June 4, 2025. The partnership, launched in 2020 during a virtual summit between PM Narendra Modi and then-Australian PM Scott Morrison, has seen deepening defence ties, rising trade, and stronger people-to-people connections. Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles’ visit to Delhi underscored the
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In 1793, Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement System in Bengal under British rule. This agreement fixed land revenue between the East India Company and zamindars (landlords). Intended to ensure stable income for the Company and promote agricultural development, the system had wide-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and colonial governance. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis implemented the Permanent Settlement System in Bengal under British rule. This agreement fixed land revenue between the East India Company and zamindars (landlords). Intended to ensure stable income for the Company and promote agricultural development, the system had wide-reaching effects on peasants, landlords, and colonial governance. BulletsIn Introduced in 1793 by
