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Delhi Earthquake

Why in the News? A magnitude 4 earthquake struck New Delhi with epicentre near Dhaula Kuan. The quake was shallow (5 km depth), highlighting Delhi’s seismic vulnerability due to its location in Zone IV of India’s earthquake hazard map. Possible Causes of the Earthquake Tectonic Activity along the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge: Delhi sits on the Delhi-Hardwar… Continue reading Delhi Earthquake

Parliamentary Panel recommends Paddy Residue MSP to curb Stubble Burning

Why in the News? Recently, a parliamentary committee, led by Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, has suggested setting a minimum support price (MSP) for paddy residue. This aims to discourage farmers from burning stubble, which is a major cause of air pollution in Delhi. What were the observations made by the Parliamentary standing committee? Stubble… Continue reading Parliamentary Panel recommends Paddy Residue MSP to curb Stubble Burning

Constitutional morality: the origins and nuances of the concept

Why in the News? Recently, our constitutional courts have adopted the concept of “constitutional morality” to help interpret laws and decide if they are constitutionally valid. What is Constitutional Morality? Constitutional Morality refers to the set of values, principles, and norms that underlie and guide the functioning of a constitution, ensuring that laws, governance, and… Continue reading Constitutional morality: the origins and nuances of the concept

[pib] Matsya-6000

Why in the news? India’s 4th generation deep-ocean submersible Matsya-6000 has successfully completed wet testing at Chennai harbor, paving the way for shallow-water demonstrations at depths of up to 500 meters by 2025. About Matsya-6000 Made of titanium alloy to withstand extreme oceanic pressure. Built with a 2.1-meter diameter sphere to accommodate three crew members.… Continue reading [pib] Matsya-6000

[pib] Project NAKSHA

Why in the News? Union Minister of Rural Development has inaugurated the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs). What is Project NAKSHA? It is an AI-driven urban land survey and digitization initiative launched by the Department of Land… Continue reading [pib] Project NAKSHA

[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 government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing developmental projects?  (UPSC CSE 2018)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Panchayat System (2015), and Local Governance (2021). The 73rd… Continue reading [17th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Panchayati Raj Movement is in Distress

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 of an area, using Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation during long migrations. About Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) Loggerhead Sea Turtles belong to the Cheloniidae family, widely distributed across the world’s oceans. They are commonly… 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 by Transparency International on February 11, 2025. About the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), 2024 The CPI is an annual ranking published by Transparency International, assessing public sector corruption perceptions across 180 countries and territories. The… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index, 2024

[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 than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.  (UPSC CSE 2021)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on China as a threat to the USA (2021), and China is using its economic relations and positive… Continue reading [15th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Dealing with China’s weaponisation of e-supply chains

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 to 14, 2025, in New York, USA. The Indian delegation was led by Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development. What is Social cohesion? Social cohesion refers to the strength of… 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. About Dhokra Artwork Dhokra Art is an ancient metal-casting craft from India, primarily practiced by the Dhokra Damar tribes. It uses the lost-wax casting technique, where a wax model is made, coated in clay, and… 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, named “Sṛjanam,” at AIIMS, New Delhi. About Sṛjanam Sṛjanam is India’s first indigenously developed Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, designed by CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram. It provides a sustainable, non-incineration-based solution for biomedical waste disposal, aligning with… Continue reading Sṛjanam- India’s first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant

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 Yojana (PMDKY). About the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY): The PMDKY aims to enhance agricultural productivity, crop diversification, storage infrastructure, irrigation, and credit access. Inspired by the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP), it will focus… 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 help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Public health system (2015), and the Health for All’ in… Continue reading [14th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The problematic globalisation of medical education

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