India needs a ‘defence cess’ to fund military modernisation
With such a levy on high-end goods, spending on luxury will become a visible public act of support for the… Continue reading India needs a ‘defence cess’ to fund military modernisation
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Status of Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
Why in the News? India met its 20% ethanol blending (E20) target in petrol by March 2025 — five years… Continue reading Status of Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
Rhisotope Project
Why in the News? In a move to combat rhino poaching, the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, supported… Continue reading Rhisotope Project
Population Census of Nilgiri Tahrs
Why in the News? A joint population census conducted by Kerala and Tamil Nadu has revealed the presence of 2,668… Continue reading Population Census of Nilgiri Tahrs
What is Ayurveda Aahara?
Why in the News? To align ancient Indian diets with modern nutrition, FSSAI and the Ministry of Ayush have released… Continue reading What is Ayurveda Aahara?
Asset Under Management (AUM)
Why in the News? India’s Mutual Fund (MF) industry has witnessed exponential growth, with Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching ₹74.40… Continue reading Asset Under Management (AUM)
A Crisis of Trust in Electoral Democracy: The Need for a Transparent and Impartial Election Commission
As questions emerge over the conduct of elections in India, restoring faith in the Election Commission is crucial to safeguarding… Continue reading A Crisis of Trust in Electoral Democracy: The Need for a Transparent and Impartial Election Commission
How India’s Pesticide Market is Changing
The Growth is Now Coming Not from Insecticides or Fungicides, but Herbicides. Understanding the Three Major Types of Pesticides: Pesticides… Continue reading How India’s Pesticide Market is Changing
[pib] India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)
Why in the News? To support India’s net-zero transport goal by 2070, NITI Aayog launched the India Electric Mobility Index… Continue reading [pib] India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)
Sawalkote Hydro Project
Why in the News? After suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, India is asserting water control in J&K by reviving the… Continue reading Sawalkote Hydro Project
Pollution Control can levy Environmental Damages: SC
Why in the News? In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has empowered Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) across India with… Continue reading Pollution Control can levy Environmental Damages: SC
Asian Giant Tortoise reintroduced in Nagaland
Why in the News? The Asian giant tortoise (Manouria emys), the largest tortoise in mainland Asia, has been reintroduced into… Continue reading Asian Giant Tortoise reintroduced in Nagaland
Blockchain-verified Quantum Randomness for Secure Communication
Why in the News? A recent breakthrough demonstrated use of quantum science, blockchain, and cryptography to create truly random and… Continue reading Blockchain-verified Quantum Randomness for Secure Communication
[4th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember’
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2015] India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) which has a database containing formatted information on more than… Continue reading [4th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember’
Does Rain make Ocean Water more Buoyant?
Why in the News? New research shows that rain can reduce ocean buoyancy and stabilize tropical waters, challenging the belief… Continue reading Does Rain make Ocean Water more Buoyant?
Bird Deaths in Thar Desert
Why in the News? A new study by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) reveals that wind farms in the… Continue reading Bird Deaths in Thar Desert
Species in news: Alpine Musk Deer
Why in the News? A Central Zoo Authority (CZA) report reveals a major conservation error — the critically endangered Alpine… Continue reading Species in news: Alpine Musk Deer
Who are Denotified, Semi-Nomadic and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)?
Why in the News? At an event in New Delhi, Denotified, Semi-Nomadic and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) strongly demanded a permanent… Continue reading Who are Denotified, Semi-Nomadic and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)?
Human Outer Planet Exploration (HOPE)
Why in the News? India has taken a significant step towards interplanetary human missions with the launch of the Human… Continue reading Human Outer Planet Exploration (HOPE)
Biologics & Biosimilars: The next frontier in Affordable Medicines
Why in the News? While most medicines are small molecule drugs with simple structures, a newer class—biologics and biosimilars—is reshaping… Continue reading Biologics & Biosimilars: The next frontier in Affordable Medicines
