Explained: Behind the 20-year delay in Nagaland’s Urban Local Body Elections

Why in the News? For the first time (since 2004), Nagaland is scheduled to conduct Urban Local Body elections. Context: … Continue reading

Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal

Why in the News? India needs a clear Free Trade Agreement policy, especially in dealing with International Trade and Foreign… Continue reading

[13 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Analyse the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region, and religion.(UPSC IAS/2022)Q Discuss the… Continue reading

Species in news: Himalayan Magpies

Why in the news? Blue magpie species are frequently observed from Kashmir to Myanmar. About Himalayan Magpies Magpies belong to… Continue reading

What is 3D Printing and How does it Work?

Why in the news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a liquid rocket engine made with the help… Continue reading

Decoding C. Elegans Worm: A Remarkable Discovery

Why in the news? Researchers at Princeton University found that Caenorhabditis elegans can inherit the ‘knowledge’ to avoid a disease-causing… Continue reading

Aurora Borealis: What are Northern and Southern lights? Why do they occur?

Why in the news? In a rare event, the night sky over Hanle village in Ladakh was illuminated by the… Continue reading

[11 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Freshwater Quest, the Likely New Gold Hunt

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.… Continue reading

Explained: History of India and Nepal’s border issue

Why in the News? Nepal’s Cabinet last week decided to put a map on its Rs 100 currency note showing… Continue reading

19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) in New York

Why in the news? Recently, during the 19th Session (10th May 2024) of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19)… Continue reading

India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership

Why in the news? India has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution recommending Palestine’s admission as a… Continue reading

What is Interim Bail?

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor… Continue reading

Kerala bans Oleander Flowers in Temple Offerings

Why in the news? Kerala temple authorities have banned the use of oleander flowers in offerings following the accidental poisoning… Continue reading

Reservation within Constitutional bounds

Why in the news? There’s a big argument between political parties about reservation. The BJP said some exaggerated things about… Continue reading

Niti Aayog report finds ‘huge gap’ in cancer screening at Ayushman centres

Why in the news? Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme reached 5.47 crore users, but cancer screening at Health and Wellness Centers… Continue reading

Meeting Nutrition challenge: What new guidelines prescribe?

Why in the news? According to the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), approximately 56.4% of India’s overall disease burden is… Continue reading

Export-Import in the Agricultural sector

Why in the news? India’s agricultural exports have declined in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, on the back… Continue reading

Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to aid Monsoon this year

Why in the News? Australian weather agencies predict the possible return of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) in the… Continue reading

What is an Interpol Blue Corner Notice?

Why in the news? Karnataka’s political landscape is rocked by accusations of sexual abuse against a sitting MP belonging to… Continue reading

FLiRT Variants: Latest Twist in the COVID-19 Saga

Why in the news? The emergence of new variants KP.2 and KP1.1, known as the FLiRT variants, has raised global… Continue reading

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