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What is Axiom-4 Mission?

Why in the News? The launch of Axiom-4 (Ax-4), a private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), has finally lifted-off after several postponements due to weather conditions. About Axiom-4 Mission: Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private spaceflight organized by Axiom Space. It aims to transport a crew to the International Space Station (ISS)… Continue reading What is Axiom-4 Mission?

Sam Altman’s World ID Project

Why in the News? World ID is Sam Altman’s ambitious project to create a secure, biometric-based digital identity for everyone in the age of AI. What is World ID? World ID is a digital identity system launched by Sam Altman’s company Tools for Humanity as part of the Worldcoin project in July 2023. It aims… Continue reading Sam Altman’s World ID Project

Banakacherla Project Dispute

Why in the News? A fresh political and inter-state water dispute has erupted between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the proposed Banakacherla Reservoir Project. About the Banakacherla Project: About: Also known as the Godavari-Banakacherla or Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project, it is an ambitious interlinking plan proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government. Objective: It aims to divert… Continue reading Banakacherla Project Dispute

[25th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S.’s heavy duty attack on Iran’s nuke sites

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation? Linkage: “Operation Midnight Hammer: B-2 Bombers Strike Iran’s Nuclear Facilities,” details a significant event where the “U.S. military carried out precision strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities,… Continue reading [25th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S.’s heavy duty attack on Iran’s nuke sites

The need for gender equity in urban bureaucracy

Why in the News? India’s cities will host over 800 million people by 2050. While women’s role in local politics has grown, urban bureaucracies still lack gender balance, which limits truly inclusive urban development. What challenges hinder women’s inclusion in urban bureaucracy despite higher political representation? Male-Dominated Administrative Structure: Despite 46% representation of women in… Continue reading The need for gender equity in urban bureaucracy

In-Body CAR T-Cell Therapy

Why in the News? A new study published in Science journal shows that “In-Body CAR T-Cell Therapy” marks a breakthrough by enabling direct immune cell reprogramming for faster, safer treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. What is CAR T-Cell Therapy? Overview: CAR T-cell therapy is a treatment where a patient’s own T cells are genetically… Continue reading In-Body CAR T-Cell Therapy

What is the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) Alliance?

Why in the News? The IBAT Alliance, a coalition of leading global conservation bodies, announced a record $2.5 million investment in biodiversity data for the year 2024, more than double the amount in 2023. About Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT): What is it: IBAT is a web-based biodiversity mapping and reporting platform launched in 2008… Continue reading What is the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) Alliance?

[24th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s role in the U.S.-West Asia calculus

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation? Linkage: This question directly addresses a central component of the “U.S.-West Asia calculus”—the US-Iran dynamic. The article explicitly states that the U.S. conducted military strikes against Iranian nuclear… Continue reading [24th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s role in the U.S.-West Asia calculus

India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths

Why in the News? The growing trade war between the U.S. and China, marked by rising tariffs, has drawn attention to rare earth elements and critical minerals. What is the role of critical minerals in key industries? Clean Energy and Digital Technologies: Critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt are essential for lithium-ion batteries,… Continue reading India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths

50 Years of National Emergency

Why in the News? On June 26, 2025, India marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, imposed in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. What is National Emergency? (Article 352) Definition: A national emergency is a constitutional provision under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution. Grounds for Proclamation: It can be proclaimed by the… Continue reading 50 Years of National Emergency

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