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India, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties

Why in the News? Prime Minister Modi will visit Mauritius on March 11-12, 2025, to strengthen relations with the new… Continue reading India, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties

World Spice Organisation (WSO)

Why in the News? Despite being the largest producer and exporter of spices in the world, India’s share in the… Continue reading World Spice Organisation (WSO)

[pib] United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)

Why in the News? India’s Delegation led by Union Minister for Women and Child Developments will participate in the 69th… Continue reading [pib] United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)

‘Brahmastra’ Missile

Why in the News? Indian scientists have achieved a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, developing a modern-day ‘Brahmastra’ with an… Continue reading ‘Brahmastra’ Missile

Places in news: Anchar Lake

Why in the News? Anchar Lake, a vital water body in Kashmir, is renowned for producing Nadru (lotus stem), an… Continue reading Places in news: Anchar Lake

India needs to expand its trading base to overcome global headwinds

Why in the News? The rise in the services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to 59 in February has brought relief… Continue reading India needs to expand its trading base to overcome global headwinds

Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)

Why in the News? Researchers have found that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is slowing due to melting ice sheets.… Continue reading Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)

‘AI Kosha’ Platform

Why in the News? The Union Government has launched AI Kosha, a platform dedicated to non-personal datasets, marking a major… Continue reading ‘AI Kosha’ Platform

Ongole Cows

Why in the News? India’s indigenous cattle breed from Ongole is experiencing a sharp decline domestically, even as it has… Continue reading Ongole Cows

The academic link between Nepal and India

Why in the News? On February 16, a third-year female student from Nepal died by suicide at Kalinga Institute of… Continue reading The academic link between Nepal and India

Successful PHTA Test of ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine

Why in the News? ISRO successfully conducted a hot test on the semi-cryogenic engine (SE2000), a key step towards finalizing… Continue reading Successful PHTA Test of ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine

UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)

Why in the News? In December 2024, a 500 kg metal object crashed in Makueni County, Kenya, highlighting the growing… Continue reading UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)

Wolly Mammoth Traits in Mice using Gene Editing

Why in the News? Recently, Colossal Biosciences has created a “Woolly Mouse” by editing seven genes in mice embryos to… Continue reading Wolly Mammoth Traits in Mice using Gene Editing

J&K to promote Bangus Valley near LoC for Ecotourism

Why in the News? The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced new ecotourism policies for Bangus Valley, a scenic yet… Continue reading J&K to promote Bangus Valley near LoC for Ecotourism

[6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy

PYQ Relevance: Q)Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable… Continue reading [6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy

U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2: Trump

Why in the News? U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the high tariffs imposed by India and other countries, calling them… Continue reading U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2: Trump

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme

Why in the News? Punjab has fully utilized ₹4,713 crore allocated under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), making it the… Continue reading Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme

Suspension of MLAs

Why in the News? An MLA was suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for praising and justifying the actions of Mughal… Continue reading Suspension of MLAs

[pib] Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LHDCS)

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).… Continue reading [pib] Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LHDCS)

[pib] Phase-III of Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

Why in the News? Lok Sabha Speaker launched the third phase of the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan, a campaign aimed at… Continue reading [pib] Phase-III of Suposhit Maa Abhiyan