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[24th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Responding to the terror attack in Pahalgam

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust… Continue reading [24th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Responding to the terror attack in Pahalgam

Air pollution in India — where does it come from?

Why in the News? Millions of people die early because of dirty air. But where does this air pollution come… Continue reading Air pollution in India — where does it come from?

Taliban to revive Bamiyan Buddha

Why in the News? Two decades since the demolition of Bamiyan Buddha, the Afghan Taliban are now convinced to restore… Continue reading Taliban to revive Bamiyan Buddha

Akshvi Platform for Disaster Damage Reporting

Why in the News? India has introduced Akshvi, a unique e-digital wallet aimed at assisting in disaster relief and improving… Continue reading Akshvi Platform for Disaster Damage Reporting

Species in news: Musk Deer

Why in the News? A recent report by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), highlights the absence of any breeding programme… Continue reading Species in news: Musk Deer

Role of Lipids in Protein Function and Co-Evolution

Why in the News? New research by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad suggest that lipids (along with DNA),… Continue reading Role of Lipids in Protein Function and Co-Evolution

[23rd April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploring India’s potential in the Arctic region

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region? Linakge: India’s interest in the… Continue reading [23rd April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Exploring India’s potential in the Arctic region

A move that endangers the right to vote

Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) is again trying to link Aadhaar with voter ID, claiming… Continue reading A move that endangers the right to vote

Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

Why in the News? A recent petition in the Supreme Court has sought the invocation of Article 355 in West… Continue reading Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy

Why in the News? NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope recently discovered the Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424), which contains 9 rings, an… Continue reading LEDA 1313424: The Bullseye Galaxy

What is a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG)?

Why in the News? NASA scientists have proposed using quantum technology to study gravitational changes on Earth by deploying a… Continue reading What is a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG)?

Landmark agreement: On the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement 

Why in the news? After over three years and 13 rounds of meetings, countries that are part of the World… Continue reading Landmark agreement: On the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement 

New pathways for India’s creative economy 

Why in the news? India has a rich history of creativity across fields like art, science, and medicine. To achieve… Continue reading New pathways for India’s creative economy 

Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)

Why in the News? The ISRO through its CROP remote sensing framework, has estimated that the total wheat production from… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)

Science behind Uterine Transplants

Why in the News? Uterine transplant surgery offers a groundbreaking solution for women with absolute uterine infertility, as seen in… Continue reading Science behind Uterine Transplants

Exercise Desert Flag 10

Why in the News? Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has recently departed for the Desert Flag-10 exercise, being held at… Continue reading Exercise Desert Flag 10

Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities

Why in the News? Affirmative action is a powerful way to correct past injustices and ongoing discrimination. Tamil Nadu’s latest… Continue reading Enabling legislation: on Tamil Nadu Bills, persons with disabilities

Coenzyme Q: A Vital Molecule for Energy Production

Why in the News? A recent paper published in Nature by a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences explored… Continue reading Coenzyme Q: A Vital Molecule for Energy Production

50 years since the launch of Aryabhata 

Why in the News? 50 years ago on April 19, 1975, India marked a major milestone in its space history… Continue reading 50 years since the launch of Aryabhata 

Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent

Why in the News? A hidden landmass, called the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent, has been discovered beneath the icy waters between… Continue reading Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent