Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions

Why in the News? India has taken a sharp turn from its traditionally cooperative trade approach by recently imposing restrictions… Continue reading

Stitch in time: on judiciary and Environment Ministry notifications

Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court struck down two orders from the Environment Ministry that had allowed industries… Continue reading

Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur

Why in the News? The Shirui Lily Festival has commenced in Manipur after a two-year gap caused by the ongoing… Continue reading

[pib] 150 Years of Metre Convention

Why in the News? On May 20, 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs celebrated World Metrology Day, marking the 150th… Continue reading

Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity

Why in the News? Jayant Narlikar, renowned Indian astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, who co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar Theory to refine… Continue reading

RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Why in the News? The RBI has released revised draft guidelines for investments made by Regulated Entities (REs) in Alternative… Continue reading

Potato Cultivation in India

Why in the News? India is likely to become the world’s largest potato producer, overtaking China, by 2050, according to… Continue reading

[20th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s relationship with Turkey and Azerbaijan

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2013] ‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.’… Continue reading

Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level

Why in the News? The release of the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report 2022–23 in April 2025 marks a… Continue reading

The ongoing oil price tensions

Why in the News? In May 2025, Saudi Arabia led OPEC+ to reverse previous production cuts, sparking a full-fledged oil… Continue reading

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Why in the News? The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of a notable British-Indian academic has been cancelled due… Continue reading

Global Report on Food Crises, 2025

Why in the News? The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2025 has revealed that more than 295 million people… Continue reading

[pib] What is Operation Olivia?

Why in the News? As of February 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) protected a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley… Continue reading

NASA’s GRAIL Mission

Why in the News? Scientists now believe the Moon’s near side looks different from its far side due to its… Continue reading

[19th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is a Presidential reference?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2017] Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to… Continue reading

Mahadayi Water Dispute

Why in the News? A protest has erupted in Goa after a scientific paper on water availability and diversion in… Continue reading

What is A-to-I mRNA Editing?

Why in the News? Chinese researchers found that A-to-I mRNA editing, once considered random, plays a key role in development,… Continue reading

RBI’s Transfer of ‘Surplus’ to the Government

Why in the News? The RBI may transfer a record ₹2.5–₹3 lakh crore surplus for 2024–25 after its recent review… Continue reading

Seasonal Impact of Monsoons on Wind Power

Why in the News? The onset of cool, moisture-laden monsoon winds offers not just relief but also a significant opportunity… Continue reading

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