Article 143 of the Indian Constitution
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu CM has criticised the Presidential Reference under Article 143 as a “desperate attempt”… Continue reading Article 143 of the Indian Constitution
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India assembles First Chromosome-Level Genome of the Yak
Why in the News? Specialists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have successfully assembled the first-ever chromosome-level genome… Continue reading India assembles First Chromosome-Level Genome of the Yak
Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX Mission) enters Preliminary Design Phase
Why in the News? India and Japan have begun the preliminary design phase of the Chandrayaan-5 mission, also known as… Continue reading Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX Mission) enters Preliminary Design Phase
Why UK is tightening immigration rules, how Indians will be affected
Why in the News? Recently, the United Kingdom (UK) has announced new plans to change its immigration rules to reduce… Continue reading Why UK is tightening immigration rules, how Indians will be affected
Under control: On the latest inflation data
Why in the News? Retail inflation dropped to 3.16% in April, marking its lowest level in nearly six years. This… Continue reading Under control: On the latest inflation data
Principled Criminalization and the Police as Pivot
Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India gave an important decision in the case of Imran Pratapgarhi… Continue reading Principled Criminalization and the Police as Pivot
India eases Solar Panel Efficiency Norms for Off-Grid Rural Projects
Why in the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has lowered the efficiency requirement for off-grid solar… Continue reading India eases Solar Panel Efficiency Norms for Off-Grid Rural Projects
[pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced major changes to the Periodic Labour… Continue reading [pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Scientists at CERN Create Gold from Lead
Why in the News? In a recent breakthrough at CERN’s ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment), scientists observed that near-collisions… Continue reading Scientists at CERN Create Gold from Lead
Justice B.R. Gavai takes charge as 52nd CJI
Why in the News? Justice B.R. Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). About… Continue reading Justice B.R. Gavai takes charge as 52nd CJI
[14th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ecology is the world’s permanent economy
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect… Continue reading [14th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ecology is the world’s permanent economy
Big deal: On the U.S.-China trade deal
Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. has agreed to temporarily reduce its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to… Continue reading Big deal: On the U.S.-China trade deal
In India, education without employment
Why in the News? The National Education Policy 2020 does not effectively address the employability issues faced by India’s graduates… Continue reading In India, education without employment
Highlights of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 Report
Why in the News? According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India… Continue reading Highlights of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 Report
What are Digital Banking Units (DBU)?
Why in the News? In October 2022, 75 Digital Banking Units were launched across remote districts to commemorate India’s 75th… Continue reading What are Digital Banking Units (DBU)?
Dirang Geothermal Project
Why in the News? The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully drilled India’s first geothermal production… Continue reading Dirang Geothermal Project
India rolls over $50M Treasury Bill to help Maldives
Why in the News? India extended critical financial assistance to the Maldives by rolling over a $50 million Treasury Bill,… Continue reading India rolls over $50M Treasury Bill to help Maldives
Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat
Why in the News? The combination of assured government support and scientific advancements in breeding technologies has made rice and… Continue reading Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat
Species in news: Indian Grey Wolf
Why in the News? Indian Grey Wolves in the Kadbanwadi Grasslands in Pune District are exposed to threats from local… Continue reading Species in news: Indian Grey Wolf
[pib] Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM)
Why in the News? The Sixth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was hosted by the… Continue reading [pib] Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM)
