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World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago

Why in the News? Scientists have discovered that a massive solar storm hit Earth around 12,350 BC, making it the most powerful solar event ever detected. What are Solar Particle Storms? About: A solar storm is a disturbance caused by solar flares or coronal mass ejections that release charged particles into space. Solar Particle Storm:… Continue reading World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago

[21st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identity

  PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2021] Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. Linkage: While the PYQ focuses on empowerment and women within the gig economy, it aligns with the broader theme of identity and status challenges faced by workers in non-traditional/precarious employment structures, a challenge explicitly highlighted… Continue reading [21st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identity

Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions

Why in the News? India has taken a sharp turn from its traditionally cooperative trade approach by recently imposing restrictions on Bangladeshi readymade garments and other goods. Why did India impose trade restrictions on Bangladesh? Bangladesh move to China: India imposed trade restrictions to express displeasure with Bangladesh’s interim government led by Mohammed Yunus, which… Continue reading Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions

Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur

Why in the News? The Shirui Lily Festival has commenced in Manipur after a two-year gap caused by the ongoing conflict in the state. About Shirui Lily Festival Organiser: The festival is conducted by the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur. Launch: It was first held in 2017 and is now one of Manipur’s two… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur

Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity

Why in the News? Jayant Narlikar, renowned Indian astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, who co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar Theory to refine Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, passed away in Pune at the age of 87. About Jayant Narlikar and His Contributions: Early Life: Born in 1938 in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and pursued a PhD at Cambridge University under… Continue reading Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity

RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Why in the News? The RBI has released revised draft guidelines for investments made by Regulated Entities (REs) in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to ensure better regulatory oversight, prevent misuse of funds, and align with the rules already set by SEBI. What are Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)? Definition: They are unique investment vehicles that are… Continue reading RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Potato Cultivation in India

Why in the News? India is likely to become the world’s largest potato producer, overtaking China, by 2050, according to experts from the International Potato Center (CIP) based in Peru. Back2Basics: International Potato Center (CIP) The CIP is a research-for-development organisation founded in 1971, focused on improving potato, sweet potato, and Andean root and tuber… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India

Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level 

Why in the News? The release of the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report 2022–23 in April 2025 marks a major milestone in India’s grassroots governance and data-driven policymaking. Why does it mark a major milestone?  Empowers Local Decision-Making: PAI presents complex data in an understandable way for Gram Panchayat leaders, enabling them to identify… Continue reading Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level 

The ongoing oil price tensions

Why in the News? In May 2025, Saudi Arabia led OPEC+ to reverse previous production cuts, sparking a full-fledged oil price war—a new form of global conflict fought aggressively over barrels of crude oil rather than through military aggression. What is OPEC+?  OPEC+ is a group consisting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries… Continue reading The ongoing oil price tensions

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Why in the News? The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status of a notable British-Indian academic has been cancelled due to involvement in anti-India activities. About Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI): Launch: Introduced in August 2005 to give Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) a long-term connection to India. Eligibility: Open to those who were citizens… Continue reading Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

[pib] What is Operation Olivia?

Why in the News? As of February 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) protected a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha. About Operation Olivia: Launch: Operation Olivia is an annual conservation mission by the Indian Coast Guard, started in the early 1980s. Main Objective:… Continue reading [pib] What is Operation Olivia?

NASA’s GRAIL Mission

Why in the News? Scientists now believe the Moon’s near side looks different from its far side due to its internal structure and volcanic past, revealed by NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission. About the GRAIL Mission: Launch: NASA launched the GRAIL mission in 2011 to study the moon’s internal structure. Spacecraft Used:… Continue reading NASA’s GRAIL Mission

[19th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is a Presidential reference?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2017] Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. Linkage: NJAC Act was struck down (the Collegium system) had its detailed guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court in the Third Judges case, which itself was… Continue reading [19th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is a Presidential reference?

Mahadayi Water Dispute

Why in the News? A protest has erupted in Goa after a scientific paper on water availability and diversion in the Mahadayi basin reignited its long-standing dispute with Karnataka. About the Mahadayi River: Origin: The Mahadayi River (Mhadei in Goa) originates in Bhimgad, Karnataka, in the Western Ghats. Length and Flow: It flows 81 km,… Continue reading Mahadayi Water Dispute

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