G7 Summit 2025 in Canada: A Historical and Strategic Overview
Why in the News? The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the first G7 Leaders' Summit, making this year’s summit particularly significant. Scheduled to be held from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, the summit is being hosted
Important Days and Dates in June 2025
National & International Observances June, the sixth month of the year, derives its name from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. Another interpretation connects the name to the Latin word “iuniores”, meaning “younger ones.” June marks the onset of
Shirui Lily Festival 2025: Celebrating Culture and Conservation
After a two-year pause brought on by ethnic unrest, the much-awaited Shirui Lily Festival makes its return in 2025 to the verdant hills of Ukhrul district, Manipur. The revival of this vibrant festival is more than just a celebration of
Chhonzin Angmo: The Vision Beyond Sight – A Journey from Kinnaur to the Summit of the World
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller Introduction In a world often governed by limitations, Chhonzin Angmo from the remote village of Chango in Himachal Pradesh has redefined what it means to "see"
Himachal Pradesh Faces Alarming Rise in Cybercrime: ₹114 Crore Lost in Just One Year
“Think before you click. Pause before you share. One alert citizen is stronger than a thousand fraudsters.”— Public Awareness Motto Introduction With the rise of the digital economy and increasing internet penetration across India, citizens are more connected than ever. While digital
Red Admiral Butterfly Spotted for the First Time in Dhauladhar Range, Himachal Pradesh
In a remarkable discovery for Indian biodiversity, the Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) has been sighted for the first time in the Dhauladhar mountain range of Himachal Pradesh. This finding adds a new chapter to the lepidopteran records of India
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve: India’s Largest Conservation Reserve in Spiti Valley
Introduction India recently witnessed the establishment of its largest conservation reserve, the Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve, situated in the remote Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Officially notified on May 7, 2025, under Section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, this
India’s Major Defence Agreements: Strengthening National Security and International Partnerships
Major Defence AgreementsSubject: Defence and Security Relevance:India has signed several significant defence agreements to foster cooperation, collaboration, and facilitate the import and export of critical military assets including missiles, weapons, naval ships, and advanced technology. These bilateral agreements aim to strengthen
S-400 Missile System: India’s Sudarshan Chakra Against Aerial Threats
Why in News? Following the precision strikes carried out by India under Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, the threat of retaliation from Pakistan brought the spotlight back to India’s air defence preparedness. Among the most crucial components of India’s defence
Operation Sindoor: India’s Precision Strike Against Terrorism in Pakistan and PoJK
Why in News? On May 7, 2025, the Government of India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive and coordinated military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist.