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[pib] PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, launched the PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for… Continue reading [pib] PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)

Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY)

Why in the News? Recently a White House official has proposed expelling Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance. This… Continue reading Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY)

India’s goods Trade Deficit at a 42-month low 

Why in the News? India’s goods trade deficit has dropped to a 42-month low of $14.05 billion in February 2025,… Continue reading India’s goods Trade Deficit at a 42-month low 

World’s first ‘Supersolid’ created from Light

Why in the News? In a groundbreaking achievement, Italian researchers have successfully transformed light into a supersolid for the first… Continue reading World’s first ‘Supersolid’ created from Light

Six sites added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre

Why in the News? The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism has announced the addition of six sites to India’s… Continue reading Six sites added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre

[17th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The challenges of public health education in India

PYQ Relevance: Q) “In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital role… Continue reading [17th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The challenges of public health education in India

India, New Zealand resume trade deal talks after decade

Why in the News? After nearly 10 years, India and New Zealand have resumed talks on a free trade agreement… Continue reading India, New Zealand resume trade deal talks after decade

Air Pollution will Lower India’s Solar Generation Capacity: Study

Why in the News? A new study by IIT Delhi, published in Environmental Research Letters (November 2024), reveals that air… Continue reading Air Pollution will Lower India’s Solar Generation Capacity: Study

Definition of ‘Tribe’ in India

Why in the News?   At the recent Indian Anthropology Congress officials from the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and National… Continue reading Definition of ‘Tribe’ in India

What Laws govern Import of Gold into India?

Why in the News? India is facing a rise in gold smuggling due to higher global gold prices, with a… Continue reading What Laws govern Import of Gold into India?

A voluntary mandate: On the APAAR student ID

Why in the News? The Ministry of Education introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID to digitally store… Continue reading A voluntary mandate: On the APAAR student ID

A school closure that must be called out

Why in the News? The shutdown of the only Gondi-medium school in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, which was started in 2019… Continue reading A school closure that must be called out

What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?

Why in the News? Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus,… Continue reading What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?

Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction

Why in the News? A groundbreaking study at the University of British Columbia, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals that… Continue reading Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction

[13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings

PYQ Relevance: Q)  It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness… Continue reading [13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

Why in the News? The PM chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Gir National… Continue reading National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

Wine Production in India

Why in the News? Despite concerns over high tariff rates that India applies on European wine, going up to 150%,… Continue reading Wine Production in India

[pib] Bharat 6G Alliance

Why in the News? Prime Minister has released India’s 6G vision “Bharat 6G Vision” document which envisaged India to be… Continue reading [pib] Bharat 6G Alliance

‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for Global South

Why in the News? PM Modi has unveiled ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) during… Continue reading ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for Global South

[12th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Building compassion into the health-care structure 

PYQ Relevance: Q)  Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for… Continue reading [12th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Building compassion into the health-care structure