The crisis in India’s cotton production, and what can help
Why in the News? India’s cotton production has dropped by 25% over the last 10 years because of the pink… Continue reading The crisis in India’s cotton production, and what can help
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How the police view custodial torture in India
Why in the News? The data shows that many police officers accept using forceful methods like shouting, threatening, slapping, or… Continue reading How the police view custodial torture in India
[pib] 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Why in the News? April 8, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched to fund… Continue reading [pib] 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti
Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed that 1,761 Anganwadi-cum-Creches are operational across the… Continue reading Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti
Technology and Innovation Report, 2025
Why in the News? The Technology and Innovation Report, 2025 was recently issued by United Nations Conference on Trade and… Continue reading Technology and Innovation Report, 2025
Hadean Protocrust
Why in the News? A study from Macquarie University, Australia, suggests that plate tectonics may have started earlier than previously… Continue reading Hadean Protocrust
First photographic record of Woolly Flying Squirrel captured in Himachal
Why in the News? The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department’s wildlife wing has captured the first photographic evidence of the elusive… Continue reading First photographic record of Woolly Flying Squirrel captured in Himachal
Ottawa Convention
Why in the News? NATO members including Poland, Finland, and the three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) have recently… Continue reading Ottawa Convention
PM Modi at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi recently visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in the historic city of… Continue reading PM Modi at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
PM inaugurates New Pamban Bridge
Why in the News? The newly constructed Pamban Bridge was inaugurated by PM Modi to replace a 110-year-old structure that… Continue reading PM inaugurates New Pamban Bridge
CAPTCHA: a digital border between Humans and Bots
Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in The Hindu. What is CAPTCHA?… Continue reading CAPTCHA: a digital border between Humans and Bots
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as Rajya Sabha grants approval
Why in the News? After over 12 hours of debate and late-night voting, tensions rose over ministers taking a break… Continue reading Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as Rajya Sabha grants approval
A people still waiting to move out of the margins
Why in the News? International Transgender Day of Visibility, held on March 31, brings attention to the problems transgender people… Continue reading A people still waiting to move out of the margins
Heard and McDonald Islands
Why in the News? Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on imports from the Heard and McDonald Islands, despite no… Continue reading Heard and McDonald Islands
Exercise INDRA 2025
Why in the News? The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2025 between the Indian and Russian navies was held from 28… Continue reading Exercise INDRA 2025
[4th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The other space race — the geopolitics of satellite net
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Can India become a space power by solely relying on its indigenous technology, or is it… Continue reading [4th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The other space race — the geopolitics of satellite net
Bangladesh events, a reflection of South Asia’s minorities
Why in the News? The removal of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 has raised concerns about violence against Hindus in… Continue reading Bangladesh events, a reflection of South Asia’s minorities
Ramakien Murals of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Why in the News? The Prime Minister has highlighted the release of iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings by Thai Government.… Continue reading Ramakien Murals of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Why Naini Lake is seeing record-low water levels?
Why in the News? Naini Lake, one of Nainital’s key attractions, has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, marking… Continue reading Why Naini Lake is seeing record-low water levels?
GI Tags Awarded in April 2025
Why in the News? Recently, several Geographical Indication (GI) tags have been awarded to unique products, enhancing their protection in… Continue reading GI Tags Awarded in April 2025
