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Poson Poya festival in Sri Lanka

Why in the News? Sri Lanka is celebrating Poson Poya festival which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism over 2,000 years ago. About Poson Poya Festival: Overview: Poson Poya is the second most important Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka, following Vesak in religious significance. Date of Observance: It is celebrated on the full moon day of… Continue reading Poson Poya festival in Sri Lanka

PM pays tributes to Sant Kabir

Why in the News? Prime Minister paid tributes to Sant Kabir Das on his birth anniversary. About Sant Kabir:   Birth: Sant Kabir was likely born between 1398 and 1440 in Kashi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) and passed away in 1518. According to legend, he was born to a Brahmin widow and later adopted by a Muslim… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Sant Kabir

[11th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman foreign policy

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2019] The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order”. Elaborate. Linkage:  Under President Erdogan, TĂźrkiye has moved away from its earlier identity as a secular, peaceful Cold War ally. Instead, it is… Continue reading [11th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman foreign policy

Expert Explains: Why Axiom-4 matters

Why in the News? Recently, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s trip to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Axiom-4 mission is not just a proud moment but an important step forward in India’s growing space journey. What distinguishes Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission from Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 spaceflight? Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 Spaceflight Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 Mission (2025)… Continue reading Expert Explains: Why Axiom-4 matters

Voyager Tardigrades Experiment

Why in the News? As part of his upcoming two-week stay on the International Space Station (ISS) under Axiom-4 Mission, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct the Voyager Tardigrades experiment. What are Tardigrades? Tardigrades, also called “water bears” or “moss piglets”, are microscopic aquatic animals that have existed for around 600 million years. They are… Continue reading Voyager Tardigrades Experiment

Magnetic Isolation and Concentration Cryo-electron Microscopy (MagIC)

Why in the news? Researchers from Rockefeller University introduced MagIC, a new method that allows cryo-EM to work with samples up to 100 times more dilute, making it easier to study rare or hard-to-purify molecules. About Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM): Cryo-EM is a powerful microscope method used by scientists to see the 3D shapes of very… Continue reading Magnetic Isolation and Concentration Cryo-electron Microscopy (MagIC)

KATRIN Experiment sets strongest Limit on Neutrino Mass

Why in the News? The Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN) in Germany has achieved a major breakthrough in the search to measure the mass of the neutrino. What are Neutrinos? Neutrinos are tiny, electrically neutral subatomic particles with an extremely small mass. They come in 3 types (or “flavours”): electron, muon, and tau neutrinos. Neutrinos… Continue reading KATRIN Experiment sets strongest Limit on Neutrino Mass

[10th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Empowering women in agriculture for food security

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? Linkage: Women’s empowerment and the critical need to incorporate gender concerns into programme design and implementation. The article extensively discuss how empowering women in agriculture is fundamental… Continue reading [10th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Empowering women in agriculture for food security

HKU5 Bat Viruses pose potential Pandemic Risk

Why in the News? A new study warns that HKU5 bat coronaviruses, closely related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), are just one mutation away from infecting humans. Back2Basics: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) that was… Continue reading HKU5 Bat Viruses pose potential Pandemic Risk

Kashmir Merino: India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep

Why in the News? Researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) have successfully created India’s first gene-edited sheep—a Kashmir Merino breed. About Kashmir Merino Sheep: Overview: Kashmir Merino is a high-quality domestic sheep breed known for its fine wool and ability to thrive in cold climates. Genetics: It was developed by crossbreeding… Continue reading Kashmir Merino: India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep

[9th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: New study makes controversial weather-tweaking idea more realistic

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: The article highlight that the world needs to “lower its dependence on fossil fuels” because… Continue reading [9th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: New study makes controversial weather-tweaking idea more realistic

In news: President’s Rule

Why in the News? Despite the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with fresh instances of violence being reported. What is President’s Rule? About: It is the situation where the central government takes over a state’s administration due to the failure of constitutional machinery, as per Article 356… Continue reading In news: President’s Rule

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