[pib] 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav

Why in the news? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav on the occasion of Mahavir… Continue reading

50 Years of Chipko Movement

Why in the news? The Chipko Movement, initiated in Uttarakhand in early 1973, commemorates its 50th anniversary. About Chipko Movement… Continue reading

[pib] Net Direct Tax collections exceed 2023-24 target

Why in the news? India’s net direct tax collections witnessed a remarkable growth of 17.7% in the fiscal year 2023-24,… Continue reading

[20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are… Continue reading

Centre releases curriculum framework for three to six-year-olds

Why in the news? For the first time ever, the Central government has released curriculum advisable to be taught to… Continue reading

Scripting a new tribal identity

Why in the news? President of India Droupadi Murmu was being presented a book, Contributions of Tribal Leaders in the… Continue reading

India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines

Why in the news? India has handed over the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines marking… Continue reading

Srinagar vies for World Craft City Tag

Why in the news? The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has identified Srinagar as a potential candidate for the prestigious… Continue reading

Vasuki Indicus: 50ft Snake Fossil Found in Gujarat

Why in the news? A fossil unearthed in Gujarat’s Kutch in 2005, initially presumed to belong to a giant crocodile,… Continue reading

Iron Age Megalithic Sites discovered in Telangana

Why in the news? Archaeologists in Telangana have found Iron Age megalithic sites, including various structures such as large stone… Continue reading

[19 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment (UPSC IAS/2016) Q) With… Continue reading

A world in disarray, a concern about the future

Why in the news? Factors such as the lack of globally influential leaders, evolving alliances, economic challenges, and advancements in… Continue reading

Why have private investments dropped? | Explained

Why in the news? The failure of private investment, as measured by private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) as a… Continue reading

Where India’s trade with Israel and Iran stands, and whether regional tensions could impact it

Why in the news? Iran’s attack on Israel earlier this week has sparked tensions in the Middle East and beyond.… Continue reading

[pib] SPACE Testing & Evaluation hub for Sonar Systems

Why in the news? A state-of-the-art SPACE testing and evaluation hub for sonar systems, designed for the Indian Navy, was… Continue reading

Mount Ruang in Indonesia Erupts

Why in the news? Indonesia witnessed a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano located in North Sulawesi Province.… Continue reading

[pib] World Future Energy Summit 2024

Why in the news? A panel discussion on “Future Growth Opportunities for Long Duration Energy Storage” was held at the… Continue reading

India’s Surge in Pulses Imports: A Six-Year High

Why in the news? India’s pulses imports in fiscal 2024 witnessed a remarkable surge, soaring by 84% year-on-year to their… Continue reading

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex Dispute

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has issued a cautionary note to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) barring any… Continue reading

[18 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the… Continue reading

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