ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in its 110th year
Why in the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) released Version 2.0 of the Checklist of Fauna of India,… Continue reading ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in its 110th year
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New flowering plant named after Nyishi Tribe
Why in the News? A new species of flowering plant, Begonia nyishiorum, has been discovered in the East Kameng district… Continue reading New flowering plant named after Nyishi Tribe
[pib] NAKSHA Programme
Why in the News? The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development is set to launch… Continue reading [pib] NAKSHA Programme
Prada-Kolhapuri Cultural Misappropriation Debate
Why in the News? The Prada incident, involving footwear resembling India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals, has reignited debates on cultural respect,… Continue reading Prada-Kolhapuri Cultural Misappropriation Debate
Language of unity Uniformity should not be confused with national unity in language policy
Why in the News? Recently, the three-language rule in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has caused a new dispute… Continue reading Language of unity Uniformity should not be confused with national unity in language policy
India’s first Genomic Atlas reveals deep Ancestry and Health Risks
Why in the News? A landmark study published in the ‘Cell’ journal has sequenced the genomes of 2,762 Indians from… Continue reading India’s first Genomic Atlas reveals deep Ancestry and Health Risks
Secondary Pollutants constitute up to third of PM2.5 Pollution
Why in the News? A recent study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) highlights that… Continue reading Secondary Pollutants constitute up to third of PM2.5 Pollution
Botrytis Fungus and Wine-Making
Why in the News? Scientists have found that Botrytis cinerea, the fungus used in high-end sweet wines, cannot be cloned… Continue reading Botrytis Fungus and Wine-Making
National Statistics Day
Why in the News? June 29 is observed annually as National Statistics Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary… Continue reading National Statistics Day
[28th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A China-led trilateral nexus as India’s new challenge
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2017] ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military… Continue reading [28th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A China-led trilateral nexus as India’s new challenge
No time to rest: India did well in climbing up SDG Rankings, but falls short in governance
Why in the News? India has entered the top 100 in the Sustainable Development Report (2025), ranking 99th out of… Continue reading No time to rest: India did well in climbing up SDG Rankings, but falls short in governance
Practicing equality in constitutional courts
Why in the News? On May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court gave a key judgment revisiting earlier cases on senior… Continue reading Practicing equality in constitutional courts
India to alter Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh
Why in the News? India is preparing to reassess and renegotiate the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh, which is… Continue reading India to alter Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh
‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ Words in Preamble
Why in the News? A far-right leader has called for a public debate on the terms “socialist” and “secular” in… Continue reading ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ Words in Preamble
International Day against Drug Abuse
Why in the News? June 26 is observed globally as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also… Continue reading International Day against Drug Abuse
UP’s Salkhan Fossil Park makes it to UNESCO tentative list
Why in the News? Salkhan Fossil Park, also known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park, has been recently added to UNESCO’s Tentative… Continue reading UP’s Salkhan Fossil Park makes it to UNESCO tentative list
Species in news: Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole)
Why in the News? The elusive dhole (Cuon alpinus), also known as the Asiatic wild dog, has been rediscovered in… Continue reading Species in news: Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole)
[pib] Researchers validate Optical Properties of Teak Leaf Extracts
Why in the News? In a breakthrough, scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) have found that teak leaf extract… Continue reading [pib] Researchers validate Optical Properties of Teak Leaf Extracts
[27th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Fathoming America’s plan to manage AI proliferation
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2021] The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much… Continue reading [27th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Fathoming America’s plan to manage AI proliferation
Vaccinating India: On Zero-Dose Children
Why in the News? India has made significant progress in expanding vaccine coverage, with a dramatic drop in the percentage… Continue reading Vaccinating India: On Zero-Dose Children
