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
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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)?
WHO members adopt ‘Pandemic Agreement’
Why in the News? At the 78th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, the World Health Organisation (WHO) adopted a… Continue reading WHO members adopt ‘Pandemic Agreement’
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
Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions
Why in the News? India has taken a sharp turn from its traditionally cooperative trade approach by recently imposing restrictions… Continue reading Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions
Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur
Why in the News? The Shirui Lily Festival has commenced in Manipur after a two-year gap caused by the ongoing… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur
[pib] 150 Years of Metre Convention
Why in the News? On May 20, 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs celebrated World Metrology Day, marking the 150th… Continue reading [pib] 150 Years of Metre Convention
Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity
Why in the News? Jayant Narlikar, renowned Indian astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, who co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar Theory to refine… Continue reading Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity
RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Why in the News? The RBI has released revised draft guidelines for investments made by Regulated Entities (REs) in Alternative… Continue reading RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Potato Cultivation in India
Why in the News? India is likely to become the world’s largest potato producer, overtaking China, by 2050, according to… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India
