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[17th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Panchayati Raj Movement is in Distress

PYQ Relevance: Q) Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from… Continue reading [17th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Panchayati Raj Movement is in Distress

When can President’s Rule be imposed?

Why in the News? After Manipur CM N. Biren Singh resigned, President’s Rule was imposed on February 13 due to… Continue reading When can President’s Rule be imposed?

Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Eilat recover after a ‘Shutdown’

Why in the News? Researchers have discovered a significant pause in coral reef growth in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba during… Continue reading Coral Reefs in the Gulf of Eilat recover after a ‘Shutdown’

Loggerhead Turtles use Geomagnetic Field to navigate large Distances

Why in the News? A new study in Nature reveals that loggerhead turtles can learn and remember the magnetic signature… Continue reading Loggerhead Turtles use Geomagnetic Field to navigate large Distances

Corruption Perceptions Index, 2024

Why in the News? India has ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index, 2024

What is the Cancer Vaccine Russia is offering?

Why in the News? In December 2024, Russia announced the development of a new mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, with plans… Continue reading What is the Cancer Vaccine Russia is offering?

[15th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Dealing with China’s weaponisation of e-supply chains

PYQ Relevance: Q) The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging… Continue reading [15th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Dealing with China’s weaponisation of e-supply chains

Panchayat Devolution Index report released

Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released a report in Delhi on Thursday about how powers are… Continue reading Panchayat Devolution Index report released

India to be part of UN’s 63rd session of Commission for Social Development 2025

Why in the News? India participated in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD) from February 10… Continue reading India to be part of UN’s 63rd session of Commission for Social Development 2025

Dhokra Artwork

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a Dhokra (or Dokra) artwork to French President Emmanuel Macron.… Continue reading Dhokra Artwork

Sṛjanam- India’s first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant

Why in the News? Union Ministry of Science & Technology has launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant,… Continue reading Sṛjanam- India’s first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant

Scientists discover ‘Einstein Ring’

Why in the News? The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid Space Telescope has captured a rare Einstein Ring around a… Continue reading Scientists discover ‘Einstein Ring’

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)

Why in the News? Finance Minister while presenting the Union Budget announced the launch of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi… Continue reading Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)

[14th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The problematic globalisation of medical education

PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can… Continue reading [14th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The problematic globalisation of medical education

‘India’s Got Latent’ Row

Why in the News? The Maharashtra cyber police have denied YouTuber Samay Raina’s request for more time to join the… Continue reading ‘India’s Got Latent’ Row

A constant legal tussle over the state’s “unique constitutional status”

Why in the News? Over the past decade, the Aam Aadmi Party’s government in Delhi has been in a constant… Continue reading A constant legal tussle over the state’s “unique constitutional status”

PARAS-2 Spectrograph

Why in the News? Scientists at PRL, Ahmedabad, discovered the exoplanet TOI-6038A b, a dense sub-Saturn-sized planet with a mass… Continue reading PARAS-2 Spectrograph

New Fishing Grounds discovered in Arabian Sea 

Why in the News? A deep-sea fishing expedition conducted by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) has uncovered several highly… Continue reading New Fishing Grounds discovered in Arabian Sea 

In news: Arab League

Why in the News? The Arab League has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposal for Gaza relocation, calling it… Continue reading In news: Arab League

Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in the News? The Karnataka government’s move to build a tribal village in Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary’s buffer zone has… Continue reading Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary