GW231123: Biggest Black Hole Merger Detected
Why in the News? Researchers have reported the detection of an exceptionally massive black hole merger, labelled GW231123. About Black… Continue reading GW231123: Biggest Black Hole Merger Detected
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NIPGR’s gene-edited Japonica Rice shows increased Phosphate uptake
Why in the News? Scientists at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), Delhi, have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene… Continue reading NIPGR’s gene-edited Japonica Rice shows increased Phosphate uptake
ANRF unveils PM Professorships Program
Why in the News? To bridge the research capability gap in India’s state universities, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)… Continue reading ANRF unveils PM Professorships Program
Silent Salt Consumption Epidemic
Why in the News? The National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) has launched a community-driven initiative to promote awareness and encourage… Continue reading Silent Salt Consumption Epidemic
Mysterious Antimatter Physics discovered at CERN Large Hadron Collider
Why in the News? CERN scientists have detected a tiny but significant difference in how matter and antimatter versions of… Continue reading Mysterious Antimatter Physics discovered at CERN Large Hadron Collider
Rhino DNA Index System (RhODIS)
Why in the News? The Assam Forest Department is conducting DNA profiling of 2,500 rhino horns using the Rhino DNA… Continue reading Rhino DNA Index System (RhODIS)
[pib] 10 Years of Skill India Mission
Why in the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched a week-long celebration to commemorate 10 years of… Continue reading [pib] 10 Years of Skill India Mission
[pib] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at 97
Why in the News? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 97th Foundation Day, marking nearly a century… Continue reading [pib] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at 97
Untouchability Cases Drop, Pendency Rises
Why in the News? The 2022 Annual Report on the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955, sheds light on… Continue reading Untouchability Cases Drop, Pendency Rises
New butterfly species Zographetus mathewi found in Western Ghats
Why in the News? A team of Indian conservationists has identified a new butterfly species, Zographetus mathewi, in the biologically… Continue reading New butterfly species Zographetus mathewi found in Western Ghats
[15th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why is corporate investment lagging behind?
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] “Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.” Explain this… Continue reading [15th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why is corporate investment lagging behind?
Why some PLI schemes are in the slow lane?
Why in the News? Six out of the 14 Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, including textiles, solar modules, IT hardware, automobiles,… Continue reading Why some PLI schemes are in the slow lane?
India’s strategic focus on West Africa
Why in the News? Despite China’s increasing involvement in financing and infrastructure development, India continues to hold a significant position… Continue reading India’s strategic focus on West Africa
[pib] Breakthrough in Quantum Noise Research
Why in the News? Researchers at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) found that quantum noise—usually seen as a problem—can sometimes… Continue reading [pib] Breakthrough in Quantum Noise Research
Scientists decode Locust Pheromones for Eco-Friendly Control
Why in the News? Researchers in China have discovered a method to curb locust swarming by manipulating their pheromones, paving… Continue reading Scientists decode Locust Pheromones for Eco-Friendly Control
ADEETIE Scheme
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Power has launched a new national scheme — Assistance in Deploying Energy… Continue reading ADEETIE Scheme
In news: Great Trigonometric Survey (GTS)
Why in the News? This newscard highlights the role of Indian assistants in completing the Great Trigonometric Survey (GTS), which… Continue reading In news: Great Trigonometric Survey (GTS)
Assessing India’s Carbon Credit trading scheme targets
Why in the News? The Indian government recently set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity targets for key industrial sectors under… Continue reading Assessing India’s Carbon Credit trading scheme targets
3I/ATLAS: A Possible 7-Billion-Year-Old Interstellar Comet Discovered
Why in the News? Recently astronomers using the ATLAS telescope in Chile discovered 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object and… Continue reading 3I/ATLAS: A Possible 7-Billion-Year-Old Interstellar Comet Discovered
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project
Why in the News? India’s flagship freight rail infrastructure project — the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) — is nearing full… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project
