Distribution: yearly

[24th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A medical oxygen access gap SE Asia must bridge

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital… Continue reading [24th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A medical oxygen access gap SE Asia must bridge

A Good Monsoon

Why in the News? This May has been unusually wet, with India getting 68.4% more rain than normal. Also, there… Continue reading A Good Monsoon

NE to be gateway for trade with Southeast Asia: Modi

Why in the News? The Prime Minister said on Friday that the eight states of India’s Northeast are now leading… Continue reading NE to be gateway for trade with Southeast Asia: Modi

6 new sites added to Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Why in the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recognized six traditional farming systems from Brazil, China, Mexico,… Continue reading 6 new sites added to Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

‘Zudpi Jungles’ are Forest Land: SC

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India ruled that 86,400 hectares of Zudpi Jungle lands in Eastern Vidarbha,… Continue reading ‘Zudpi Jungles’ are Forest Land: SC

Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme

Why in the News? The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund has invested about ₹10,979 crore in 577 MSMEs across India as… Continue reading Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme

‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defence System

Why in the News? US President Donald Trump announced that he has shortlisted a design for a powerful new missile… Continue reading ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defence System

China’s ‘Mother Ship’ Drone

Why in the News? China has unleashed its unmanned aerial “mother ship” drone named ‘Jiu Tian,’ capable of launching and… Continue reading China’s ‘Mother Ship’ Drone

E-Zero FIR to speed up action on Cyber Frauds

Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched a pilot project for the e-Zero FIR (First… Continue reading E-Zero FIR to speed up action on Cyber Frauds

Lion count grows by 32% in 5 years

Why in the News? According to a recent report by the Gujarat Forest Department, the population of Asiatic lions in… Continue reading Lion count grows by 32% in 5 years

SPICED Scheme

Why in the News? The Spices Board of India has decided to disburse ₹130 crore to almost 45,000 beneficiaries in… Continue reading SPICED Scheme

Rewriting the Keezhadi (Keeladi) Excavations Report

Why in the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has asked to resubmit his excavation report on the Keeladi… Continue reading Rewriting the Keezhadi (Keeladi) Excavations Report

[pib] International Day for Biological Diversity, 2025

Why in the News? India has celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 in Udaipur. About International Day for… Continue reading [pib] International Day for Biological Diversity, 2025

[22nd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Overfishing — the threat to ocean wealth, livelihoods

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the… Continue reading [22nd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Overfishing — the threat to ocean wealth, livelihoods

India-Pakistan tensions put strain on struggling Western Border Districts

Why in the News? Most western border districts, except in Gujarat, had little or no growth in exports and saw… Continue reading India-Pakistan tensions put strain on struggling Western Border Districts

Analyzing Poverty Levels in India by Comparing various Surveys

Why in the News? A recent study titled ‘Poverty Decline in India after 2011–12: Bigger Picture Evidence’ shows that poverty… Continue reading Analyzing Poverty Levels in India by Comparing various Surveys

What are Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)?

Why in the News? A new ETH Zurich study warns that under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 5-8.5 scenario, warming… Continue reading What are Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)?

World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago

Why in the News? Scientists have discovered that a massive solar storm hit Earth around 12,350 BC, making it the… Continue reading World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago

[pib] DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

Why in the News? In a major move to fight cyber fraud and financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)… Continue reading [pib] DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

[21st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identity

  PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2021] Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India.… Continue reading [21st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identity