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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

Justice B.R. Gavai takes charge as 52nd CJI

Why in the News? Justice B.R. Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). About… Continue reading Justice B.R. Gavai takes charge as 52nd CJI

[14th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ecology is the world’s permanent economy

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect… Continue reading [14th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ecology is the world’s permanent economy

Big deal: On the U.S.-China trade deal

Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. has agreed to temporarily reduce its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to… Continue reading Big deal: On the U.S.-China trade deal

In India, education without employment

Why in the News? The National Education Policy 2020 does not effectively address the employability issues faced by India’s graduates… Continue reading In India, education without employment

Highlights of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 Report

Why in the News? According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India… Continue reading Highlights of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 Report

What are Digital Banking Units (DBU)?

Why in the News? In October 2022, 75 Digital Banking Units were launched across remote districts to commemorate India’s 75th… Continue reading What are Digital Banking Units (DBU)?

Dirang Geothermal Project

Why in the News? The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully drilled India’s first geothermal production… Continue reading Dirang Geothermal Project

India rolls over $50M Treasury Bill to help Maldives

Why in the News? India extended critical financial assistance to the Maldives by rolling over a $50 million Treasury Bill,… Continue reading India rolls over $50M Treasury Bill to help Maldives

Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat

Why in the News? The combination of assured government support and scientific advancements in breeding technologies has made rice and… Continue reading Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat

Species in news: Indian Grey Wolf

Why in the News? Indian Grey Wolves in the Kadbanwadi Grasslands in Pune District are exposed to threats from local… Continue reading Species in news: Indian Grey Wolf

[pib] Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) 

Why in the News? The Sixth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was hosted by the… Continue reading [pib] Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) 

Asteroid YR4 might miss the Earth

Why in the News? Asteroid YR4, discovered in December 2024 via Chile’s ATLAS telescope, was first thought to threaten Earth… Continue reading Asteroid YR4 might miss the Earth

IAF spokesperson quotes Ramcharitmanas

Why in the News? India’s briefing on Operation Sindoor was opened with lines from poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and concluded… Continue reading IAF spokesperson quotes Ramcharitmanas

Self-Defence Clause in Global Law

Why in the News? India and Pakistan agreed to cease all firing and military actions following precision strikes by India… Continue reading Self-Defence Clause in Global Law