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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 Iron Age Megalithic Sites discovered in Telangana

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

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 A world in disarray, a concern about the future

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 Why have private investments dropped? | Explained

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

[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 [pib] SPACE Testing & Evaluation hub for Sonar Systems

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 Mount Ruang in Indonesia Erupts

[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 [pib] World Future Energy Summit 2024

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

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 Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex Dispute

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

The limitations of Ambedkarite Dalit politics today

Why in the news? Organising grand events and celebrations in April to commemorate Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary has become a… Continue reading The limitations of Ambedkarite Dalit politics today

On India’s ‘heat action plans’ | Explained

Why in the news? Come summer, we are used to seeing heat alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for… Continue reading On India’s ‘heat action plans’ | Explained

Hapur verdict, challenging vigilantism

Why in the news?  On 12 March 2024, in a first for Uttar Pradesh, a trial court in Hapur awarded… Continue reading Hapur verdict, challenging vigilantism

Norms tweaked for Green Credit Programme

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry has rolled out norms for the Green Credit Programme (GCP). Guidelines and… Continue reading Norms tweaked for Green Credit Programme

Places in news: Veeranam Lake 

Why in the news? Chennai’s main drinking water source Veeranam Lake dries up. Its supply was halted due to the… Continue reading Places in news: Veeranam Lake 

Operation Jumbo to capture Wild Elephants 

Why in the news? The Forest Department has resumed Operation Jumbo to capture trouble-causing wild elephants and fix radio collars… Continue reading Operation Jumbo to capture Wild Elephants 

KAVACH Anti-Collision System

The Supreme Court has acknowledged and appreciated the implementation of the indigenous anti-collision system KAVACH. What is KAVACH? Kavach, an… Continue reading KAVACH Anti-Collision System

Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)

Why in the news? India has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar, requiring them to use… Continue reading Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)

[17 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A referendum on India’s future

Mains PYQ Relevance:  Q  To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral… Continue reading [17 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A referendum on India’s future