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No fundamental right to reservation, but State can’t deny it without valid reasoning: SC

Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court stated that reservation is not a fundamental right. Articles 16(4) and 16(4-A)… Continue reading No fundamental right to reservation, but State can’t deny it without valid reasoning: SC

Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries

Why in the News? Prime Minister Modi met Estonian President Alar Karis at the AI Action Summit in Paris to… Continue reading Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries

Reimei: World’s 1st Hybrid Quantum Supercomputer goes Online

Why in the News? Japan has officially launched the world’s first hybrid quantum supercomputer, integrating a 20-qubit quantum processor, Reimei,… Continue reading Reimei: World’s 1st Hybrid Quantum Supercomputer goes Online

Who was Sant Guru Ravidas?

Why in the News? The birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas, a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement during the… Continue reading Who was Sant Guru Ravidas?

Doctrine of Pith and Substance

Why in the News? In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Doctrine of Pith and Substance, holding… Continue reading Doctrine of Pith and Substance

[12th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A role for India in South-South climate cooperation

PYQ Relevance: Q) Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in… Continue reading [12th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A role for India in South-South climate cooperation

[pib] Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination 

Why in the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA)… Continue reading [pib] Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination 

[pib] Exercise CYCLONE-III

Why in the News? The 3rd edition of Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in… Continue reading [pib] Exercise CYCLONE-III

Phase 2 of ASPIRE Programme 

Why in the News? The 4th India-UK Energy Dialogue, chaired by the Union Minister of Power and the UK’s Energy… Continue reading Phase 2 of ASPIRE Programme 

India introduces new HS code for GI-recognised Rice Varieties

Why in the News? India has introduced a Harmonised System (HS) code for geographical indication (GI) recognised rice exports under… Continue reading India introduces new HS code for GI-recognised Rice Varieties

What has the Budget offered scientists?

Why in the News? The Union Budget highlights science, technology, and innovation (STI) as important drivers of the country’s progress,… Continue reading What has the Budget offered scientists?

[pib] TROPEX-25

Why in the News? The 2025 edition of TROPEX is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region, involving all operational… Continue reading [pib] TROPEX-25

Renaming of Fort William

Why in the News? In a move to eliminate colonial practices and symbols from the Indian Armed Forces, Fort William… Continue reading Renaming of Fort William

Article 22 of the Indian Constitution

Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that informing an arrested person of the grounds of arrest is a… Continue reading Article 22 of the Indian Constitution

Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the RBI

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated an internal review of its Economic Capital Framework… Continue reading Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the RBI

[pib] SASCI Scheme

Why in the News? The Government of India has sanctioned 40 projects across 23 states, allocating ₹3295.76 crore under the… Continue reading [pib] SASCI Scheme

How has the Budget allocated funds for urban development?

Why in the News? The 2025 Budget has set up a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to help cities… Continue reading How has the Budget allocated funds for urban development?

SEBI proposed Retail Algo Trading Framework

Why in the News? Initially exclusive to institutional investors, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) now has proposed to… Continue reading SEBI proposed Retail Algo Trading Framework

Article 200 of the Indian Constitution

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has criticized Tamil Nadu Governor for creating an “impasse” by withholding assent to… Continue reading Article 200 of the Indian Constitution

[pib] NITI Aayog launches Swavalambini Initiative

Why in the News? The NITI Aayog has launched Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill… Continue reading [pib] NITI Aayog launches Swavalambini Initiative