Species in news: Musk Deer Why in the News? A recent report by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), highlights the absence of any breeding programme… Continue reading Species in news: Musk Deer
Role of Lipids in Protein Function and Co-Evolution Why in the News? New research by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad suggest that lipids (along with DNA),… Continue reading Role of Lipids in Protein Function and Co-Evolution
[23rd April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploring India’s potential in the Arctic region PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region? Linakge: India’s interest in the… Continue reading [23rd April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploring India’s potential in the Arctic region
A move that endangers the right to vote Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is again trying to link Aadhaar with voter ID, claiming… Continue reading A move that endangers the right to vote
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution Why in the News? A recent petition in the Supreme Court has sought the invocation of Article 355 in West… Continue reading Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy Why in the News? NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope recently discovered the Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424), which contains 9 rings, an… Continue reading LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy
What is a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG)? Why in the News? NASA scientists have proposed using quantum technology to study gravitational changes on Earth by deploying a… Continue reading What is a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG)?
Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Tunnel Why in the News? India has marked a significant achievement in its railway infrastructure development with the “tunnel breakthrough” of… Continue reading Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Tunnel
Landmark agreement: On the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement Why in the news? After over three years and 13 rounds of meetings, countries that are part of the World… Continue reading Landmark agreement: On the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement
New pathways for India’s creative economy Why in the news? India has a rich history of creativity across fields like art, science, and medicine. To achieve… Continue reading New pathways for India’s creative economy
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) Why in the News? The ISRO through its CROP remote sensing framework, has estimated that the total wheat production from… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Science behind Uterine Transplants Why in the News? Uterine transplant surgery offers a groundbreaking solution for women with absolute uterine infertility, as seen in… Continue reading Science behind Uterine Transplants
Exercise Desert Flag 10 Why in the News? Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has recently departed for the Desert Flag-10 exercise, being held at… Continue reading Exercise Desert Flag 10
Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities Why in the News? Affirmative action is a powerful way to correct past injustices and ongoing discrimination. Tamil Nadu’s latest… Continue reading Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities
Coenzyme Q: A Vital Molecule for Energy Production Why in the News? A recent paper published in Nature by a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences explored… Continue reading Coenzyme Q: A Vital Molecule for Energy Production
50 years since the launch of Aryabhata Why in the News? 50 years ago on April 19, 1975, India marked a major milestone in its space history… Continue reading 50 years since the launch of Aryabhata
Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent Why in the News? A hidden landmass, called the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent, has been discovered beneath the icy waters between… Continue reading Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent
Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells Why in the News? Recent advancements in recycling perovskite solar cells have led to a new water-based solution, offering a… Continue reading Recycling Perovskite Solar Cells
[19th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Steering the decarbonisation of India’s logistics sector PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2013] Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy.… Continue reading [19th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Steering the decarbonisation of India’s logistics sector
A welcome move: On Wikipedia and Supreme Court order Why in the News? The Supreme Court overturned the Delhi High Court’s order, which had asked Wikimedia to remove a… Continue reading A welcome move: On Wikipedia and Supreme Court order