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 galaxy nearly 590 million light-years away from Earth. What is an Einstein Ring? An Einstein Ring is a circular ring of light caused by gravitational lensing, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.… Continue reading

[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

‘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 investigation into a case against him, podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, and others. The case was filed over an “obscene joke” made by Allahbadia on Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent. What is an “obscene joke”? An “obscene… Continue reading

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 legal battle with the Centre over the city’s special constitutional status and how it should be governed. What is the Constitutional status of Delhi? Union Territory with Special Status – Delhi is a Union Territory… Continue reading

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 of 78.5 Earth masses and a radius of 6.41 Earth radii, using the PARAS-2 spectrograph at Mount Abu Observatory. About TOI-6038A b TOI-6038A b is a dense sub-Saturn-sized planet with a mass of 78.5 Earth… Continue reading

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 productive and previously unexplored fishing grounds in the Arabian Sea. Key Findings of the Deep-Sea Survey: Fishing was conducted at depths between 300-540 meters using deep-sea trawlers. The survey was funded under the Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading

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 unacceptable. About the Arab League The Arab League was founded on March 22, 1945, in Cairo, Egypt. Its founding members included Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. The primary goals of the Arab… Continue reading

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 sparked debates on environmental conservation, tribal rights, and human-wildlife conflict. About Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary: The Brahmagiri WLS is located in Kodagu District, Karnataka, within the Western Ghats. It serves as a crucial ecological corridor, facilitating… Continue reading

[13th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Nuclear energy — dangerous concessions on liability

PYQ Relevance: Q) Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of a fast breeder reactor programme in India? (UPSC CSE 2017) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on nuclear science and technology (2017), and atomic energy (2013). In the Union Budget… Continue reading

No fundamental right to reservation, but State can’t deny it without valid reasoning: SC

Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court stated that reservation is not a fundamental right. Articles 16(4) and 16(4-A) of the Constitution allow the government to provide reservations, but they do not make it mandatory. However, if the government decides not to give reservations, it must have valid reasons and supporting data to justify… Continue reading

Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries

Why in the News? Prime Minister Modi met Estonian President Alar Karis at the AI Action Summit in Paris to discuss trade, technology, cybersecurity, and stronger ties between India, Estonia, and the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8). Key Highlights of the Recent Visit to Estonia: First Bilateral Meeting: Held at the AI Action Summit in Paris,… Continue reading

Reimei: World’s 1st Hybrid Quantum Supercomputer goes Online

Why in the News? Japan has officially launched the world’s first hybrid quantum supercomputer, integrating a 20-qubit quantum processor, Reimei, into Fugaku, the world’s sixth-fastest supercomputer. About Reimei Reimei is a 20-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer developed by Quantinuum and integrated into Fugaku, the world’s sixth-fastest supercomputer, at Riken, Japan. It is the first fully operational… Continue reading

Who was Sant Guru Ravidas?

Why in the News? The birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas, a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement during the 15th and 16th centuries, is celebrated every year on 12th February. Who was Sant Guru Ravidas? Guru Ravidas, also known as Bhagat Ravidas, was a prominent saint, poet, and social reformer of the Bhakti movement… Continue reading

Doctrine of Pith and Substance

Why in the News? In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Doctrine of Pith and Substance, holding that the Centre cannot impose service tax on lottery distributors as the power to tax lotteries falls exclusively within the jurisdiction of state governments. Why did the Supreme Court dismiss the Centre’s Plea? Lotteries Are… Continue reading

[12th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A role for India in South-South climate cooperation

PYQ Relevance: Q) Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Climate Change (2017), and COP 26 (2021). In the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025,… Continue reading

[pib] Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination

Why in the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). About Lymphatic Filariasis (LF): Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), or “Hathi Paon”, is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. It affects the lymphatic system,… Continue reading

[pib] Exercise CYCLONE-III

Why in the News? The 3rd edition of Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. Note: India and the UAE held the ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ joint military exercise in Rajasthan in January 2024. One must not get confused with this. About Exercise CYCLONE-III It is the 3rd edition of… Continue reading

Phase 2 of ASPIRE Programme

Why in the News? The 4th India-UK Energy Dialogue, chaired by the Union Minister of Power and the UK’s Energy Security Secretary, was recently held in New Delhi. The dignitaries launched Phase-2 of the ASPIRE programme to improve power supply, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. About the ASPIRE Programme The ASPIRE (Accelerating Smart Power and… Continue reading

India introduces new HS code for GI-recognised Rice Varieties

Why in the News? India has introduced a Harmonised System (HS) code for geographical indication (GI) recognised rice exports under an amendment to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the 2025-26 Union Budget on February 1, 2025. About Harmonised System (HS) Code HS Code is an internationally recognized classification… Continue reading

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