Ministry of Defence declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’
Why in the News? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’, marking a significant… Continue reading Ministry of Defence declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’
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Home Minister launches ‘Bharatpol’ for international police assistance
Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharatpol, a groundbreaking portal developed by the Central Bureau of… Continue reading Home Minister launches ‘Bharatpol’ for international police assistance
NITI Aayog completes 10 years
Why in the News? NITI Aayog, the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, celebrates a significant milestone… Continue reading NITI Aayog completes 10 years
Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System
Why in the News? Bellatrix Aerospace, the Bengaluru-based space startup, has announced a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of… Continue reading Rudra High-Performance Green Propulsion System
What is Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)?
Why in the News? Several major US banks have recently withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), raising concerns about… Continue reading What is Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)?
What are the ‘Panch Pran’?
Why in the News? Addressing NCC cadets in Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar outlined a visionary roadmap for India’s development, rooted… Continue reading What are the ‘Panch Pran’?
[7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days
PYQ Relevance: Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment… Continue reading [7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days
Decoding the National Anthem Controversy
Why in the News? Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of the Legislative Assembly without giving his opening address… Continue reading Decoding the National Anthem Controversy
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
Why in the News? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” which seeks to give insight into… Continue reading Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
Nanopore Technology
Why in the News? Researchers at the University of California, have developed a nanopore-based diagnostic tool capable of detecting illnesses… Continue reading Nanopore Technology
FAO Statistical Yearbook, 2024
Why in the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released its 2024 Statistical Yearbook,… Continue reading FAO Statistical Yearbook, 2024
[pib] UJALA: 10 Years of Energy-Efficient Lighting
Why in the News? The UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme, launched on January 5, 2015 has… Continue reading [pib] UJALA: 10 Years of Energy-Efficient Lighting
What is Human Metapneumo- Virus (HMPV)?
Why in the News? Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently become a topic of widespread discussion in India, fueled by sensational… Continue reading What is Human Metapneumo- Virus (HMPV)?
Why was the no-detention policy rolled back?
Why in the News? Recently, the Union government revised the Rules of the Right to Education Act, 2009, permitting schools… Continue reading Why was the no-detention policy rolled back?
LEADS 2024’ Report Released
Why in the News? The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report, released by the Union Minister, outlines key… Continue reading LEADS 2024’ Report Released
[6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead
PYQ Relevance: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) Clean… Continue reading [6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead
Indus Valley Script
Why in the News? In a landmark announcement, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin offered a $1 million prize to anyone… Continue reading Indus Valley Script
How are Zebrafishes able to repair damaged hearts?
Why in the News? A recent research revealed that the Zebrafish (a popular aquarium fish) can regenerate damaged heart muscle… Continue reading How are Zebrafishes able to repair damaged hearts?
Chhattisgarh first state to link Forest Ecosystem with Green GDP
Why in the News? For the first time in India, Chhattisgarh has introduced an innovative framework that integrates the ecosystem… Continue reading Chhattisgarh first state to link Forest Ecosystem with Green GDP
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced amendments to the rules governing… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
