International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Why in the news? As of May 17, Iran holds 408.6 kg of enriched uranium (near to the weapons-grade level)… Continue reading International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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Neolithic Site of Daojali Hading in Assam
Why in the News? A recent archaeological survey has confirmed that Daojali Hading, located in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, was… Continue reading Neolithic Site of Daojali Hading in Assam
In news: Valley of Flowers National Park
Why in the News? The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand opened to tourists on June 1 for its annual four-month… Continue reading In news: Valley of Flowers National Park
Jharkhand to set up its first Tiger Safari near Palamau TR
Why in the News? The Jharkhand government has announced to establish its first tiger safari in the fringe area of… Continue reading Jharkhand to set up its first Tiger Safari near Palamau TR
600-million-year-old stromatolites in the Himalayas tell the story of an ocean lost and Earth’s first breath
Why in the News? A huge 600-million-year-old group of stromatolites was found in Chambaghat, Himachal Pradesh, sparking new interest in… Continue reading 600-million-year-old stromatolites in the Himalayas tell the story of an ocean lost and Earth’s first breath
300th Birth Anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar
Why in the News? Prime Minister paid tributes to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her 300th birth anniversary. About Ahilyabai Holkar:… Continue reading 300th Birth Anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar
JNCASR develops Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery
Why in the News? Scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru have developed a super-fast charging… Continue reading JNCASR develops Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery
Quality Council of India (QCI)
Why in the News? The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry inaugurated the new unified headquarters of the Quality… Continue reading Quality Council of India (QCI)
17th Edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant
Why in the News? The 17th edition of the India–Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is being held in Ulaanbaatar,… Continue reading 17th Edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant
[30th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Rewriting the script of Early Childhood Education
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2020] National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to… Continue reading [30th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Rewriting the script of Early Childhood Education
Danger in the sea: On Kerala and the MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Why in the News? The container ship MSC Elsa 3 sank off the coast of Kochi on May 24, triggering… Continue reading Danger in the sea: On Kerala and the MSC Elsa 3 sinking
C Raja Mohan writes: In India, needed, a crypto strategy
Why in the News? The MoU signed between Pakistan’s newly created Crypto Council and World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI)—a company… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: In India, needed, a crypto strategy
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Why in the News? OpenAI has announced its readiness for a future Initial Public Offering (IPO). Laws Governing IPOs in… Continue reading Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Continuation of Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Interest Subvention (IS) component under the Modified… Continue reading Continuation of Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
Birth Anniversary of Veer Savarkar
Why in the News? The Prime Minister paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary on May 28th. About… Continue reading Birth Anniversary of Veer Savarkar
Culling of Vermins
Why in the News? The Kerala Cabinet is exploring the legal possibility of introducing a bill to permit scientific and… Continue reading Culling of Vermins
[29th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s financial sector reforms need a shake-up
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2013] The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services… Continue reading [29th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s financial sector reforms need a shake-up
The importance of the Deputy Speaker
Why in the News? For the first time in India’s parliamentary history, the Deputy Speaker’s position stayed empty for the… Continue reading The importance of the Deputy Speaker
Why India is the 3rd-largest Economy, NOT 4th or 5th?
Why in the News? Recently, the CEO of NITI Aayog announced that India has moved ahead of Japan to become… Continue reading Why India is the 3rd-largest Economy, NOT 4th or 5th?
AMCA Project
Why in the News? The defence minister has cleared the execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project,… Continue reading AMCA Project
