What are Collisionless Shock Waves?

Why in the News? A recent study published by Johns Hopkins University (USA) and Northumbria University (UK) reveals how Collisionless… Continue reading

[11th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An India-U.S. trade agreement and the test of WTO laws

PYQ Relevance: Q) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present… Continue reading

India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine

Why in the News? India remained the second-largest arms importer, despite a 9.3% decline in imports between 2015-19 and 2020-24… Continue reading

Preventive Detention is a ‘Draconian’ measure: SC

Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently ruled against the Preventive Detention of a couple in Nagaland, emphasizing that… Continue reading

Exercise Khanjar-XII

Why in the News? The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is set to be held… Continue reading

What is Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) Indicator?

Why in the News? The United Nations Statistical Commission has introduced a new global indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD)… Continue reading

India, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties

Why in the News? Prime Minister Modi will visit Mauritius on March 11-12, 2025, to strengthen relations with the new… Continue reading

World Spice Organisation (WSO)

Why in the News? Despite being the largest producer and exporter of spices in the world, India’s share in the… Continue reading

[pib] United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)

Why in the News? India’s Delegation led by Union Minister for Women and Child Developments will participate in the 69th… Continue reading

‘Brahmastra’ Missile

Why in the News? Indian scientists have achieved a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, developing a modern-day ‘Brahmastra’ with an… Continue reading

Places in news: Anchar Lake

Why in the News? Anchar Lake, a vital water body in Kashmir, is renowned for producing Nadru (lotus stem), an… Continue reading

India needs to expand its trading base to overcome global headwinds

Why in the News? The rise in the services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to 59 in February has brought relief… Continue reading

Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)

Why in the News? Researchers have found that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is slowing due to melting ice sheets.… Continue reading

‘AI Kosha’ Platform

Why in the News? The Union Government has launched AI Kosha, a platform dedicated to non-personal datasets, marking a major… Continue reading

Ongole Cows

Why in the News? India’s indigenous cattle breed from Ongole is experiencing a sharp decline domestically, even as it has… Continue reading

The academic link between Nepal and India

Why in the News? On February 16, a third-year female student from Nepal died by suicide at Kalinga Institute of… Continue reading

Successful PHTA Test of ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine

Why in the News? ISRO successfully conducted a hot test on the semi-cryogenic engine (SE2000), a key step towards finalizing… Continue reading

UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)

Why in the News? In December 2024, a 500 kg metal object crashed in Makueni County, Kenya, highlighting the growing… Continue reading

Wolly Mammoth Traits in Mice using Gene Editing

Why in the News? Recently, Colossal Biosciences has created a “Woolly Mouse” by editing seven genes in mice embryos to… Continue reading

J&K to promote Bangus Valley near LoC for Ecotourism

Why in the News? The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced new ecotourism policies for Bangus Valley, a scenic yet… Continue reading

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