Prelims Pointers

India’s Rising Forex Reserves
India’s Rising Forex Reserves

India’s Forex Reserves hit a record high, driven by rising gold holdings and RBI’s prudent management, strengthening currency stability and economic resilience.

Polio
Polio: A Persistent Global Health Challenge

India remains vigilant against Polio resurgence amid rising cases in neighbouring countries, reinforcing its commitment to sustained immunisation and surveillance.

IUCN's 'Significant Concern’ Sites
IUCN’s ‘Significant Concern’ Sites

IUCN’s ‘Significant Concern’ Sites: Western Ghats, Manas, and Sundarbans face rising threats from climate change, tourism, and habitat loss.

Chiron
Celestial Body – Chiron

Astronomers observed ring formation around Chiron, marking the first real-time discovery of rings around a minor planet between Saturn and Uranus.

Visva-Bharati University
Visva-Bharati University

Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, faces an institutional crisis amid NEP 2020 reforms, funding cuts, and faculty unrest.

LEAPS 2025
LEAPS 2025

LEAPS 2025 promotes innovation, sustainability, and efficiency to boost India’s logistics competitiveness and global standing.

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

PM launches Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) to boost production to 350 lakh tonnes, ensure MSP, expand cultivation, and enhance farmer incomes.

IUCN Kenton Miller Award 2025
IUCN Kenton Miller Award 2025

Dr. Sonali Ghosh becomes first Indian to win IUCN Kenton Miller Award 2025 for innovation and leadership in protected area conservation.

Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects

UNESCO launches the world’s first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects, digitally showcasing and tracing looted artifacts to promote heritage restitution.

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