40 Years since Operation Blue Star
Why in the News? June 1, the day Punjab votes in the last phase of the Lok Sabha election, happens… Continue reading 40 Years since Operation Blue Star
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K-9 Vajra Howitzers and Su-30 MKI Fighter Aircraft Engines
Why in the news? Several critical ‘Make in India’ defence projects, including acquisitions of K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and Su-30… Continue reading K-9 Vajra Howitzers and Su-30 MKI Fighter Aircraft Engines
Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD)
Why in the News? Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, a space start-up from Chennai, made history by launching the world’s first… Continue reading Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD)
[pib] India Hosts Digital Health Side Event at World Health Assembly
Why in the News? India hosted a side event on Digital Health during the 77th World Health Assembly.The event saw… Continue reading [pib] India Hosts Digital Health Side Event at World Health Assembly
An overview of the AMRUT scheme | Explained
Why in the News? By 2047, over 50% of India’s population will be urban. The AMRUT scheme launched in 2015… Continue reading An overview of the AMRUT scheme | Explained
Open access is crucial for self-reliance in science
Why in the News? As per Nature Index” India’s scientific prowess is rising but lacks essential research infrastructure. Initiatives like… Continue reading Open access is crucial for self-reliance in science
What is Golden Rice?
Why in the News? The Court of Appeals in the Philippines revoked biosafety permits for GM Golden Rice and BT… Continue reading What is Golden Rice?
RBI launches PRAVAAH, Retail Direct mobile app and FinTech Repository
Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently introduced three significant initiatives: the PRAVAAH portal, the RBI… Continue reading RBI launches PRAVAAH, Retail Direct mobile app and FinTech Repository
Kanyakumari’s Vivekananda Rock
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his plan to visit and meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial… Continue reading Kanyakumari’s Vivekananda Rock
In news: Sharavathi River
Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the… Continue reading In news: Sharavathi River
[29 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution, a surprise entrant in poll battlefield
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they defendable in the… Continue reading [29 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution, a surprise entrant in poll battlefield
Why dal imports have hit a seven-year high?
Why in the News? Due to food inflation during an El Niño year and an election year, the country has… Continue reading Why dal imports have hit a seven-year high?
Still no sign of the language of equity and inclusion
Why in the news? The ECI’s election announcement lacked sign language interpreters, highlighting the everyday exclusion of Deaf and Hard… Continue reading Still no sign of the language of equity and inclusion
Explained: The challenges in curbing cultivation of a banned rice variety in Punjab
Why in the News? Punjab’s paddy farmers have begun sowing seeds for this year’s kharif season, despite the ban on… Continue reading Explained: The challenges in curbing cultivation of a banned rice variety in Punjab
Genetic Mysteries of Microcephaly: The Role of SASS6 Gene
Why in the News? A gene called SASS6 (Spindle Assembly Abnormal Protein 6) and its variants have been found to… Continue reading Genetic Mysteries of Microcephaly: The Role of SASS6 Gene
NASA’s PREFIRE Mission to study Earth’s Polar Regions
Why in the News? NASA launched the ” PREFIRE mission”, deploying twin CubeSats to study heat emissions in the Arctic… Continue reading NASA’s PREFIRE Mission to study Earth’s Polar Regions
Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)
Why in the News? India as a member of FIPIC, has pledged $1 million for relief efforts in flood-hit “Papua… Continue reading Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)
In news: Campi Flegrei Super Volcano
Why in the News? A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Italy’s Campi Flegrei super volcano, with Pozzuoli as the epicentre. Felt… Continue reading In news: Campi Flegrei Super Volcano
[28 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Playing to the gallery can be injurious to Rail safety
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash-strapped Indian Railways to… Continue reading [28 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Playing to the gallery can be injurious to Rail safety
Where animals are dying by a thousand cuts
Why in the News? In the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, the farmers are using razor wire and electric fencing… Continue reading Where animals are dying by a thousand cuts
