💥UPSC 2026, 2027 UAP Mentorship September Batch
Talk to Mentor

Distribution: yearly

PM-WANI Scheme

Why in the News? The TRAI ordered that public Wi-Fi hotspot operators under PM-WANI programme should not be charged more than twice what a residential broadband user paid for setting up a hotspot. What is the PM WANI Scheme? Overview: PM Modi launched the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) in December 2020.… Continue reading PM-WANI Scheme

Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution 

Why in the News? In a major study, scientists proved that cold exposure in rice plants can cause changes that improve stress tolerance and are inherited by the next five generations, supporting Lamarck’s old theory. What was Lamarck’s theory of acquired characteristics? This idea was formally presented by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1809, and it was… Continue reading Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution 

[pib] Ancient Assam Fossils Link to Western Ghats Biodiversity 

Why in the News? In Assam’s Makum Coalfield, BSIP scientists found 24–23 million-year-old fossil leaves resembling today’s Nothopegia, now limited to the Western Ghats. About the Nothopegia Fossil Discovery Overview: Palaeo-scientists from Lucknow discovered fossil leaves in the Makum Coalfield of Assam. It dates back 24–23 million years to the late Oligocene epoch. Oldest Known… Continue reading [pib] Ancient Assam Fossils Link to Western Ghats Biodiversity 

What is Project Vishnu? 

Why in the News? India is set to test the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM), an advanced hypersonic missile developed by DRDO under the secretive Project Vishnu. What is Project Vishnu? Overview: Project Vishnu is a top-secret initiative by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop hypersonic missile technologies. Strategic Purpose:… Continue reading What is Project Vishnu? 

[17th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s uneasy balancing act in the Bay of Bengal

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? Linkage: This article highlights India’s efforts to “reinvigorate BIMSTEC” and the significance of the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Cooperation… Continue reading [17th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s uneasy balancing act in the Bay of Bengal

Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India

Why in the News? The National Sample Survey Office’s Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey (CAMS) 2022-23 is a landmark initiative that provides the first large-scale assessment of India’s digital landscape at the household and individual level. What does the CAMS 2022–23 reveal about digital access and skills in India? Broadband Access is Widespread but Unequal: 76.3%… Continue reading Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India

In news: Servants of India Society

Why in the News? Pune’s Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) has recently called for a neutral takeover of its parent body, the Servants of India Society (SIS), following allegations of financial irregularities. About Servants of India Society: Founding: It was founded on June 12, 1905, in Pune by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, along with… Continue reading In news: Servants of India Society

Sowa-Rigpa Traditional Medicine

Why in the News? A one-day Samyoga event was organised today at the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the participation of experts from 10 states of India. About Sowa-Rigpa: Overview: Sowa-Rigpa, also known as Traditional Tibetan Medicine or the Amchi system, is among the oldest continuously practised medical systems in the world. Origin:… Continue reading Sowa-Rigpa Traditional Medicine

PRASHAD Scheme

Why in the News? The long-awaited Chamundi Hills development project in Karnataka is finally gaining momentum under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme. About the PRASHAD Scheme: Launch: It was launched in 2014–15 by the Ministry of Tourism. Core Objective: It aims to revitalize pilgrimage sites and develop spiritual tourism infrastructure… Continue reading PRASHAD Scheme

Rudrastra UAV passes key army trial. 

Why in the News? India advanced its indigenous defence tech with SDAL’s successful trial of the Hybrid VTOL UAV Rudrastra at Pokhran. About Rudrastra: Rudrastra is an indigenously developed Hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV built by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). The UAV is engineered for deep-strike capabilities, capable of carrying out… Continue reading Rudrastra UAV passes key army trial. 

[16th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What are flue gas desulphurisation units?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol, 1997. Linkage:  SO2 as “one of the major greenhouse gases that cause global warming”. Flue Gas Desulphurisation… Continue reading [16th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What are flue gas desulphurisation units?

Fire on waters India’s maritime firefighting capabilities are standing up to the test

Why in the News? The fire on MV Wan Hai 503 near Kannur exposed India’s weak maritime safety. With over 140 hazardous containers onboard, it posed a major risk during the monsoon, threatening the environment and lives. What are the major types of peacetime maritime accidents faced by the Indian coast? Sinking of merchant ships… Continue reading Fire on waters India’s maritime firefighting capabilities are standing up to the test

Centre caps MGNREGS spend at 60%

Why in the News? The Union Finance Ministry has capped spending under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) at 60% of its total annual allocation for the first half of FY 2025-26. About MGNREGS: Legal Foundation: MGNREGS is a rights-based Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched under the MGNREGA Act of 2005 to ensure the… Continue reading Centre caps MGNREGS spend at 60%

What are Passively Managed Funds?

Why in the News? Passively Managed Funds—those that track a market index without active stock selection—have become increasingly popular among investors seeking low-cost, predictable returns. About Passively Managed Funds: Passively managed funds, commonly known as passive funds, are investment vehicles designed to replicate the performance of a specific market index, such as the Nifty Fifty… Continue reading What are Passively Managed Funds?

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Join us across Social Media platforms.