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Mount Etna Eruption

Why in the News? Mount Etna has erupted again after its recent eruption in June. About Mount Etna: Location: Situated on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, near the city of Catania. Type: Mount Etna is a stratovolcano (also called a composite volcano), which is formed from layers of hardened lava, volcanic ash, and rocks.… Continue reading Mount Etna Eruption

Challenges of Monsoon Variability and Disaster Preparedness

Introduction Heavy rains in August 2025 have wreaked havoc across North India, Himachal Pradesh cut off, Jammu and Kashmir reporting over 40 deaths, Punjab’s farmland submerged, and the Yamuna swelling in the capital. The floods highlight the increasing unpredictability of the southwest monsoon, where rainfall comes in concentrated bursts rather than spread across weeks. Beyond… Continue reading Challenges of Monsoon Variability and Disaster Preparedness

[pib] Mahatma Ayyankali (1863–1941)

Why in the News? On his Jayanti (August 28), PM paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali. About Mahatma Ayyankali: Birth: August 28, 1863, in Venganoor, Travancore (present-day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala). Community: Belonged to the Pulayar caste, among the most oppressed and excluded groups. Background: Faced severe caste discrimination despite family owning land; denied access to temples, schools,… Continue reading [pib] Mahatma Ayyankali (1863–1941)

[pib] Nuakhai Festival

Why in the News? PM extended wishes to the Odia-speaking communities on the occasion of Nuakhai. About Nuakhai Festival: Meaning: Derived from “Nua” (new) and “Khai” (food); literally “new food”, marking the first consumption of freshly harvested rice. Region: Celebrated mainly in Western Odisha and also observed in parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand by Odia-speaking… Continue reading [pib] Nuakhai Festival

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)

Why in the News? This year marks three decades since the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, which established the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). About United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED): Event: Also called the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (June 3–14, 1992).… Continue reading United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)

UDISE+ Report, 2025

Why in the News? The latest round of Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) data was released by the Ministry of Education (MoE). About UDISE+ Launch: Introduced in 2018–19 as an upgraded version of UDISE (2012–13). Purpose: Collects and monitors school-level data across India. Coverage: Tracks enrolment, dropout rates, teachers, infrastructure, and gender… Continue reading UDISE+ Report, 2025

Kulasekarapattinam Launch Complex

Why in the News? ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced that the upcoming rocket launching site at Kulasekarapattinam (Tamil Nadu) will handle 20–25 satellite launches annually. About Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport: Location: Coastal hamlet near Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu; inaugurated by PM in February 2024. Second Spaceport: India’s second spaceport after Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota, Andhra… Continue reading Kulasekarapattinam Launch Complex

[28th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Play Based Learning for India’s Future

PYQ Linkage [UPSC 2016] Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation. Linkage: The National Child Policy envisions ensuring survival, development, protection, and participation of every child. Initiatives like Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi, Aadharshila, and Navchetna operationalise this by transforming Anganwadis into learning hubs and… Continue reading [28th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Play Based Learning for India’s Future

With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up?

Introduction The blocking of Sci-Hub in India marks a turning point in the battle between corporate publishers and the principle of open knowledge. At the heart of the issue lies the paradox of publicly funded research locked behind exorbitant paywalls. The government’s One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, with an allocation of ₹6,000 crore, aims… Continue reading With Sci-Hub gone, will the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme step up?

Samudrayaan Mission

Why in the News? Two Indian aquanauts dived over 5,000 m in the Atlantic aboard French vessel Nautile, as part of India’s Samudrayaan Mission. What is Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)? Approved: 2021 by the Union Cabinet, with a budget of ₹4,077 crore for 5 years. Aim: Explore, conserve, and sustainably use deep-ocean resources to support… Continue reading Samudrayaan Mission

[27th August 2025] The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. Linkage: The article highlights that India’s economic vulnerabilities are aggravated by its failure to integrate women into the workforce. While traditional women-dominated export sectors face instability due to tariff shocks, the gig economy offers a new… Continue reading [27th August 2025] The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities

Mawsynram and Cherrapunji no longer Wettest Places in India

Why in the News? Cherrapunji and Mawsynram have recorded about 50% below normal rainfall this year. About the Wettest Places in India: Cherrapunji (Sohra, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya) and Mawsynram (same district) are globally known as the wettest places on Earth. Average annual rainfall: ~11,000–12,000 mm. World record events: Highest annual rainfall: Mawsynram holds the… Continue reading Mawsynram and Cherrapunji no longer Wettest Places in India

[pib] India hosts 3GPP RAN Working Group Meetings on 6G Standardization

Why in the News? The Telecommunications Standards Development Society (TSDI) of India has hosted the 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN1–RAN5) Working Group Meetings focusing on 6G standardization for the first time, in Bengaluru. About 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project): Overview: Global body established in 1998 for mobile telecom standards (2G → 6G). Partners: Collaboration of… Continue reading [pib] India hosts 3GPP RAN Working Group Meetings on 6G Standardization

Discovery of Rare Quadruple Star System with Brown Dwarfs

Why in the News? Scientists have identified UPM J1040−3551 AabBab, a rare quadruple star system with two brown dwarfs orbiting two red dwarfs. About UPM J1040−3551 AabBab: Overview: Newly discovered quadruple star system in the Milky Way. Composition: Two cold T-type brown dwarfs orbiting a pair of young red dwarf stars. Uniqueness: First known system… Continue reading Discovery of Rare Quadruple Star System with Brown Dwarfs

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