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Vera C Rubin Observatory 

Why in the News? The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has recently begun a 10-year project to study dark matter and dark energy using a 3,200-megapixel camera (of the Simonyi Survey Telescope) from its site in the Chilean Andes. About Vera C. Rubin Observatory: Location: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is situated on Cerro Pachón in… Continue reading Vera C Rubin Observatory 

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts

Why in the News? Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in eastern Indonesia has erupted violently, spreading ash up to 18 kilometers into the sky. About Mount Lewotobi: Key Features Overview: Mount Lewotobi is a twin volcano located in East Nusa Tenggara province, consisting of Lewotobi Laki Laki (“Male”) and Lewotobi Perempuan (“Female”). Elevation and Activity: Lewotobi… Continue reading Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts

BRICS Rio Declaration, 2025

Why in the News? Gathering in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa adopted the BRICS Rio Declaration 2025 — marking a decisive shift in the bloc’s evolution. Back2Basics: BRICS BRICS represents a coalition of nations committed to fostering economic growth, development cooperation, and global governance reform.… Continue reading BRICS Rio Declaration, 2025

Operation Med Max

Why in the News? The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a global drug network spanning four continents through secret Operation Med Max. Back2Basics: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Institutional Mandate: The NCB is India’s central drug law enforcement and intelligence agency, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Establishment: It was established on 14th November… Continue reading Operation Med Max

Invisible Exports of India

Why in the News? As of 2024–25, India’s “invisibles” trade—comprising services exports and private money transfers—has not only surpassed its merchandise exports but also emerged as a key stabiliser of the current account deficit. What are Invisible Exports (in India’s context)? What is it: Invisible exports refer to international trade in services and income flows… Continue reading Invisible Exports of India

In news: Nagari Pracharini Sabha

Why in the News? As language debates rise in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the historic Nagari Pracharini Sabha, key to promoting Hindi and Devanagari, quietly resumed its work after decades. Hindi Under the British: A Language in Waiting Until the late 19th century, Persian remained the court language in much of India. Even by 1861,… Continue reading In news: Nagari Pracharini Sabha

[7th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. Linkage: The Article state that China’s traditional strategy involves “building up Pakistan’s strategic and… Continue reading [7th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion

How Heat led to Protocells formation on Earth?

Why in the News? A new Nature Physics study suggests that warm volcanic rock surfaces may have concentrated organic molecules in watery cracks, triggering life-like chemistry—offering a clue to how protocells formed without membranes before life began. What are Protocells? Overview: Protocells are primitive, cell-like bubbles believed to be early precursors of real biological cells.… Continue reading How Heat led to Protocells formation on Earth?

In news: Seine River

Why in the News? French authorities have opened up the Seine River to public swimming for the very first time since 1923. About the Seine River: Overview: it is a major waterway in northern France, flowing through some of the country’s most important cultural and economic regions. Length and Rank: It is approximately 777 km(483… Continue reading In news: Seine River

‘3 by 35’ Initiative by WHO

Why in the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the “3 by 35” initiative, urging countries to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 to fight rising chronic diseases. About the ‘3 by 35’ Initiative: Launch and Objective: The ‘3 by 35’ initiative was launched by… Continue reading ‘3 by 35’ Initiative by WHO

Conflict in Middle East: As world watches oil, why India must watch its fertiliser supply 

Why in the News? The Iran-Israel conflict has drawn global attention for its impact on oil prices, but a less visible and equally serious issue is emerging in fertiliser supply, which poses a significant risk to farming and food security in India. What are the fertiliser security risks for India amid geopolitical conflicts? Disruption of… Continue reading Conflict in Middle East: As world watches oil, why India must watch its fertiliser supply 

WTO Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)

Why in the News? Invoking the Agreement on Safeguards (AoS), India has notified the WTO of its plan to impose $724 million in retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. for breaching trade commitments through unilateral auto import duties. What is the Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)? Overview: It is a World Trade Organization (WTO) treaty that allows… Continue reading WTO Agreement on Safeguards (AoS)

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