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Various Initiatives under International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Why in the News? At the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, India has launched four global initiatives viz. Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation and Stakeholder Engagement (SUNRISE), One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), Global Capability Centre, and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Procurement Platform. [1] SUNRISE: Overview: Launched by the International… Continue reading Various Initiatives under International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Rates for Rabi 2025- 26

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi 2025–26 (October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026) on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. About the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme: Overview: Introduced on April 1, 2010, by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.… Continue reading Cabinet approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Rates for Rabi 2025- 26

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian Public Health

Introduction India’s Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 (DMRA) prohibits advertisements claiming to cure 54 specific medical conditions without proven efficacy. However, the advent of Big Tech advertising has bypassed this framework. Platforms such as Meta, Google, and others are now running sponsored ads for unapproved ayurvedic and homeopathic treatments, violating DMRA provisions.… Continue reading Big Tech’s contempt for Indian Public Health

The complicated history of U.S-Pakistan relations

Introduction The U.S.-Pakistan relationship has oscillated between strategic intimacy and mutual distrust. Built on Cold War exigencies, it evolved through shared military interests, geopolitical bargains, and recurring disappointments. As new global alignments emerge, Pakistan’s dual engagement with China and the U.S. once again tests the durability and intent of its foreign policy choices. Evolution of… Continue reading The complicated history of U.S-Pakistan relations

What is Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)?

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has allowed the Union Government to reconsider its additional Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues from Vodafone-Idea for FY 2016–17, giving relief to the debt-ridden telecom firm. About Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR): Overview: AGR is the revenue base used by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to calculate license fees… Continue reading What is Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)?

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Why in the News? The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit (2025) is being held in Gyeongju City, South Korea About Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Establishment: Created in 1989 as a regional economic forum to enhance the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific region. Objective: Promote balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative, and secure growth, and accelerate regional economic… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Who was Vidyapati Thakur (1352-1448)?

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in Down To Earth. About Vidyapati Thakur (1352 – 1448): Identity and Origin: Celebrated Maithili poet, philosopher, and scholar from Mithila (northern Bihar), active under the Oiniwar dynasty during the 14th–15th centuries. Languages Used: Composed in Maithili, Sanskrit, and Avahatta, blending… Continue reading Who was Vidyapati Thakur (1352-1448)?

[27th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The contours of constitutional morality

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. Linkage: This topic is highly significant for UPSC Mains, especially in GS Paper II (Polity & Governance) and GS Paper IV (Ethics), as… Continue reading [27th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The contours of constitutional morality

Governance, cybersecurity move to centrestage in AI conversations

Introduction and Why in the News Artificial Intelligence, once hailed purely as an efficiency enhancer, is now at the centre of ethical, cybersecurity, and accountability debates. The AI@Work roundtable in Mumbai, moderated by industry and data leaders, highlighted that as organisations adopt AI to accelerate operations, they are simultaneously confronting unprecedented risks. These risks arise… Continue reading Governance, cybersecurity move to centrestage in AI conversations

150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Why in the News? In his Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon citizens to commemorate 150 years of our national song “Vande Mataram”. About Vande Mataram: Overview: Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay around 1875, originally in Sanskrit (Bengali script) and later included in his novel Anandamath (1882), depicting the Sannyasi Rebellion… Continue reading 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Why in the News? The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has begun the wet commissioning of the first 250 MW unit of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), India’s largest hydropower installation. About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP): Overview: A run-of-the-river hydroelectric project located on the Subansiri River at Gerukamukh, straddling Arunachal Pradesh and Assam… Continue reading Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Why in the News? The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar as Padma-style national awards for excellence in science, technology, and innovation. Key Highlights of 2025 Awards: Vigyan Ratna: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (posthumously) – astrophysicist and cosmologist known for the Hoyle–Narlikar theory. Vigyan Shri: Eight scientists including Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Yusuf M.… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Google’s C2S-Scale AI Model

Why in the News? Google DeepMind and Google Research has unveiled Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B (C2S-Scale), an AI model based on the Gemma family, marking a major advance in scientific research. About C2S-Scale: Overview: It is a large-language-model (LLM) foundation system created by Google Research, Google DeepMind, and Yale University, designed to interpret the language of cells… Continue reading Google’s C2S-Scale AI Model

[25th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Respect the health rights of India’s children

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss. Linkage: Just as maternal and geriatric health require targeted policies, this article highlights the urgent need for child specific pharmaceutical regulation, reinforcing that… Continue reading [25th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Respect the health rights of India’s children

Trouble in ‘Soy State’-The Brewing Crisis in Madhya Pradesh’s Soybean Sector

Introduction Madhya Pradesh contributes nearly 60% of India’s soybean output, earning its title as the Soy State. However, falling yields, poor returns, and uncertain government support are driving young farmers away from cultivation. The state, which once symbolized India’s success in expanding oilseed production, from 300,000 hectares in the 1970s to over 12 million hectares… Continue reading Trouble in ‘Soy State’-The Brewing Crisis in Madhya Pradesh’s Soybean Sector

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