Should a third language be compulsory?

Why in the News? The Central government and the Tamil Nadu government are disagreeing over the three-language rule in schools… Continue reading

‘Cali Fund’ launched at CBD COP16

Why in the News? A new international biodiversity fund, the ‘Cali Fund’, was launched at the 16th Conference of Parties… Continue reading

What is Black Plastic?

Why in the News? A recent study suggested that black plastic contains harmful flame retardants, which may leach into food… Continue reading

New Experiment to Test Quantum Gravity

Why in the News? A new proposal published on October 29, 2024, suggests an experiment that could provide direct evidence… Continue reading

[25th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Surveillance capitalism: the power to control personal data

PYQ Relevance: Q) Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber-crimes. The Justice B.… Continue reading

The RTI is now the ‘Right to Deny Information’

Why in the News? The RTI Act allowed people to question the government, but the government soon tried to weaken… Continue reading

Battle of Karnal (1739)

Why in the News? On February 24, 1739, the Battle of Karnal marked a turning point in the history of… Continue reading

What is the ‘Quality of Public Expenditure’ Index?

Why in the News? The Quality of Public Expenditure (QPE) Index, developed by the RBI, evaluates how efficiently government funds… Continue reading

Rupee-Dollar Swap Auction

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap auction on February… Continue reading

[pib] Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation

Why in the News? India has taken over the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh… Continue reading

Indian industry needs innovation, not mindless toil

Why in the News? Indian industry leaders are hurting their future by depending too much on cheap labour for growth.… Continue reading

Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance

Why in the News? Prime Minister witnessed the largest-ever Jhumur dance performance in Guwahati, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of… Continue reading

Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement

Why in the News? On February 23, 2025, farmers protesting at the Punjab and Haryana borders are observing Pagri Sambhal… Continue reading

What are Zonal Councils?

Why in the News? Union Home Minister chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune. About Zonal… Continue reading

Ratnagiri Buddhist Heritage Site in Odisha

Why in the News? On December 1, 2024, a team of archaeologists, students, and laborers began excavation at the Ratnagiri… Continue reading

USAID meddling charge ‘deeply troubling’: MEA

Why in the News? Recently the Indian government said that it is seriously investigating claims made by the U.S. government… Continue reading

Concept of sexual equality must be part of syllabus: SC

Why in the News? On Friday (February 21, 2025), the Supreme Court told the Centre that schools should teach students… Continue reading

Supreme Court’s Ruling on Remission

Why in the News? In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that prisoners eligible for remission… Continue reading

[pib] Ministry of Mines classifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as Major Minerals

Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has reclassified Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz as major minerals, aligning with… Continue reading

Assam to recognize Bathou Faith

Why in the News? The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government in Assam has officially included ‘Bathouism’ as an option in… Continue reading

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