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India’s participation in Talisman Sabre 2025 marks a major step in strengthening its defense and diplomatic ties, particularly with Australia and the United States . Held biennially, this exercise is a multilateral military training event conducted primarily between Australia and the United States. For the first time, India has officially joined this platform, emphasizing its growing presence in Indo-Pacific defense architecture and commitment to multilateral defense cooperation. What is Talisman Sabre Exercise? Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise , co-led with the United States. First held in 2005, it has now evolved into a strategic multinational military initiative involving several key Indo-Pacific powers. The 2025 edition includes participation from: India (first-time participant) United States Australia Japan South Korea United Kingdom New Zealand, Canada, France (Observers/Support) The exercise aims to improve interope...

Climate change is silently reshaping India's internal migration landscape. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme events are forcing people to leave their homes—not across borders, but within the country. This evolving trend has far-reaching implications for governance, planning, and exam relevance. Climate-Induced Internal Migration: An Overview Unlike economic or social migration, climate-induced migration is involuntary and often reactive. People in rural and ecologically fragile regions are increasingly pushed out by recurring floods, droughts, and coastal erosion. This migration is mostly intra-state, moving from rural areas to nearby towns and cities. Push Factors: Floods, droughts, soil degradation, water scarcity Nature of Migration: Seasonal, distress-led, and often circular Climate Hotspots Driving Migration Certain regions are disproportionately affected, making them climate-vulnerable migration hubs: Coastal Areas: Sundarbans (West Ben...

Kerala has once again been placed on high alert following the confirmation of its sixth Nipah virus case in just one year. A recent death in Palakkad district has triggered emergency response mechanisms across six districts. With the rising frequency of zoonotic spillovers, the current outbreak demands attention not only from the public health sector but also from aspirants preparing for UPSC, GPSC, SSC, and other competitive exams. What Is Nipah Virus? A Quick Overview The Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious and deadly zoonotic virus classified under the Paramyxoviridae family. It spreads from fruit bats (Pteropus genus) to humans and can also be transmitted through infected pigs or from human to human via bodily fluids. Fatality Rate: Between 40% and 75% Symptoms: Fever, headache, drowsiness, disorientation, respiratory distress, encephalitis First Identified: Malaysia, 1999 The virus poses high risk due to the absence of specific antiviral treatment or v...

India’s Gender Gap Report 2025: A Wake‑Up Call for Aspirants The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025 placed India 131st out of 148  countries with a gender parity score of 64.4% . Despite marginal improvements in education and health, India’s low ranking highlights persistent setbacks in women’s economic participation and political empowerment. This issue is highly relevant for UPSC, GPSC, SSC, and banking exam aspirants, as it intersects with social justice, gender equality, and sustainable development under GS‑II and GS‑III syllabi. 1. India’s Low Global Rank & Structural Challenges India slipped from 129th in 2024 to 131st  in 2025, though its absolute score rose from 64.1% to 64.4% . This fall is due to other countries progressing faster, making India’s position relative decline alarming. The drop reflects deeper structural issues, not just statistical nuances. Educational and health gains have failed to translate into economic empowerment and po...