Neutrino Fog

Why in the News? The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment revealed that as we continue to push the boundaries of dark matter detection, the issue of neutrino fog becomes increasingly significant. What is the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Experiment? The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment is a cutting-edge dark matter detection project located deep underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility… Continue reading

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)

Why in the News? Recent research indicates that pigs may act as a transmission vehicle for a strain of the hepatitis E virus (HEV) commonly found in rats, known as Rocahepevirus ratti, or rat HEV. Role of Pigs in Transmission HEV Reservoir: Pigs naturally carry hepatitis E virus (HEV), particularly strains that can infect humans.… Continue reading

Dead Coral Skeletons hinder Reef Regeneration

Why in the News? A study conducted at Moorea, French Polynesia, has revealed that the network of dead coral skeletons left behind by bleaching events prevents reefs from regenerating. About Corals Corals are marine invertebrates made up of genetically identical organisms called polyps. Polyps have a mutualistic relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae that live… Continue reading

[30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook

PYQ Relevance: Q). Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. (UPSC CSE 2014)Q). In the view of the declining average size… Continue reading

Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going

Why in the News? This year marks the beginning of the centenary of the “Self-Respect Movement”, a transformative movement with a unique mission to empower individuals and communities to challenge and dismantle the oppressive hierarchical structures that had subjugated them. What is the significance of the Self-Respect Movement? Empowerment Against Hierarchical Structures: The Self-Respect Movement,… Continue reading

Why digitisation is not enough to reform land laws?

Why in the News? India’s land governance system is a tangled web of laws that have significantly impeded the nation’s economic and social progress for many years. What are the limitations of digitisation in land law reform? Failure to Address Legal Complexities: Digitisation alone does not resolve the underlying conflicts in land laws, such as… Continue reading

Places in news: Palk Strait

Why in the News? The Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service has been resumed along the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka after 40 years. About Palk Strait Location Narrow water body separating Tamil Nadu, India, and Sri Lanka. Name Origin Named after Robert Palk, a British Raj-era Governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763). Geographic Boundaries Southern boundaries… Continue reading

UK backs permanent seat in UNSC for India

Why in the News? UK PM Keir Starmer has expressed strong support for India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). About United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Details Establishment By the UN Charter in 1945 as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Other UN Organs General… Continue reading

Param Rudra Supercomputer

Why in the News? PM has dedicated three “PARAM Rudra” Supercomputers along with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, ‘Arka’ and ‘Arunika’, to the nation. What are High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems? HPC systems are powerful computational systems that perform large-scale and complex computations at incredibly high speeds. HPC Arka system at IITM has 11.77 Peta Flop capacity… Continue reading

Philadelphi Corridor

Why in the News? The Philadelphi Corridor is a key issue in ceasefire talks as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, with Palestinian deaths nearing 41,000. About Philadelphi Corridor The Philadelphi Corridor is a strategically significant strip of land between the Gaza-Egypt border. It spans about 14 kilometers in length and 100 meters in width. This… Continue reading

Kolkata Tram

Why in the News? West Bengal has announced the discontinuation of the iconic 150 year old Kolkata trams, India’s last functioning tram system. About Kolkata Tram Introduced in 1873 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), the first trams were horse-drawn and operated along a 3.8 km route between Sealdah and Armenian Ghat Street. In 1874, horse-drawn trams… Continue reading

In news: Dhanauri Wetland

Why in the News? The NGT has ordered the UP government to remove water hyacinth from “Dhanauri wetlands” and questioned its failure to designate the wetland as a Ramsar site. About Dhanauri Wetland Details Location Dhanauri village near Dankaur, Uttar Pradesh; Floodplains of Yamuna. Key Species Home to over 120 Sarus Cranes (state bird of… Continue reading

Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)

Why in the News? September 28th marks 117th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter “Bhagat Singh”. Who was Bhagat Singh? Details Birth September 28, 1907; Banga, Punjab (now in Pakistan) Family Came from a family involved in anticolonial activities; his father Kishan Singh and uncle Ajit Singh were active freedom fighters. Affiliations • Hindustan… Continue reading

[26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor. (UPSC CSE 2017)Q). With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the… Continue reading

Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?

Why in the News? On September 20, the Bombay High Court declared the amended IT Rules, 2021, unconstitutional for empowering the Centre’s Fact Check Unit to flag “fake or misleading” content about the government, citing vagueness. Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar delivered the decisive ruling as the tie-breaker judge, following a split verdict by a division… Continue reading

Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network (MSFN)

Why in the News? India has officially joined the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN), a global initiative to strengthen cooperation in securing critical mineral supply chains. What is the Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN)? The MSFN is an initiative emerging from the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), established by the US in 2022. It aims… Continue reading

[pib] 10 Years of Make in India

Why in the News? It has been 10 years since the announcement of “Make in India” Programme on September 25 in the year 2014. About the Make in India Programme: Details Led by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry Objective To transform India into a global manufacturing… Continue reading

Places in News: Neom Megacity Project

Why in the News? The Wall Street Journal has highlighted controversies surrounding the Neom Megacity Project, a key project of Saudi Arabia and world’s largest construction real-estate project. About Neom Megacity Project: Details Location Northwestern Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea Launched 2017 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Part of Saudi Arabia’s… Continue reading

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