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 RBI’s Transfer of ‘Surplus’ to the Government
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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 Seasonal Impact of Monsoons on Wind Power
Why Northeast-Kolkata link via Myanmar — not Bangladesh — is significant
Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved a 166.8-km four-lane highway from… Continue reading Why Northeast-Kolkata link via Myanmar — not Bangladesh — is significant
Madras HC judge picks: 88% not from general category
Why in the News? During the tenure of Chief Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Sanjiv Khanna, authorities appointed 15 out of… Continue reading Madras HC judge picks: 88% not from general category
[17th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ingredient to turn around nutrition outcomes
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender… Continue reading [17th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ingredient to turn around nutrition outcomes
Permanent Lok Adalats
Why in the News? Permanent Lok Adalats in as many as 16 districts of Rajasthan have ceased functioning owing to… Continue reading Permanent Lok Adalats
Restoration of Rajon ki Baoli
Why in the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in private collaboration, has successfully completed the restoration of Rajon… Continue reading Restoration of Rajon ki Baoli
125 Years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO)
Why in the News? The Department of Posts has released a commemorative postage stamp to mark 125 years of the… Continue reading 125 Years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO)
50 years of Sikkim’s integration with India
Why in the News? May 16 is observed annually as Sikkim Day, marking the historic occasion in 1975 when the… Continue reading 50 years of Sikkim’s integration with India
Drinking to death: On illicit liquor cases
Why in the News? Recently, in Majitha, Amritsar district of Punjab, 21 people aged between 26 and 80 died and… Continue reading Drinking to death: On illicit liquor cases
[16th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Does Article 21 include right to digital access?
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation… Continue reading [16th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Does Article 21 include right to digital access?
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu CM has criticised the Presidential Reference under Article 143 as a “desperate attempt”… Continue reading Article 143 of the Indian Constitution
India assembles First Chromosome-Level Genome of the Yak
Why in the News? Specialists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have successfully assembled the first-ever chromosome-level genome… Continue reading India assembles First Chromosome-Level Genome of the Yak
Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX Mission) enters Preliminary Design Phase
Why in the News? India and Japan have begun the preliminary design phase of the Chandrayaan-5 mission, also known as… Continue reading Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX Mission) enters Preliminary Design Phase
Why UK is tightening immigration rules, how Indians will be affected
Why in the News? Recently, the United Kingdom (UK) has announced new plans to change its immigration rules to reduce… Continue reading Why UK is tightening immigration rules, how Indians will be affected
Under control: On the latest inflation data
Why in the News? Retail inflation dropped to 3.16% in April, marking its lowest level in nearly six years. This… Continue reading Under control: On the latest inflation data
Principled Criminalization and the Police as Pivot
Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India gave an important decision in the case of Imran Pratapgarhi… Continue reading Principled Criminalization and the Police as Pivot
India eases Solar Panel Efficiency Norms for Off-Grid Rural Projects
Why in the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has lowered the efficiency requirement for off-grid solar… Continue reading India eases Solar Panel Efficiency Norms for Off-Grid Rural Projects
[pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced major changes to the Periodic Labour… Continue reading [pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Scientists at CERN Create Gold from Lead
Why in the News? In a recent breakthrough at CERN’s ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment), scientists observed that near-collisions… Continue reading Scientists at CERN Create Gold from Lead
