PM gifted with a copy of Tripitaka by Thai PM
Why in the News? Prime Minister was presented with ‘The World Tipitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition’ by his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn… Continue reading PM gifted with a copy of Tripitaka by Thai PM
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50th Anniversary of Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
Why in the News? March 26, 2025, marked the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons… Continue reading 50th Anniversary of Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
15th Century Copper Plates from the Vijayanagara Empire discovered
Why in the News? A set of copper plates from the early 15th Century, dating back to the reign of… Continue reading 15th Century Copper Plates from the Vijayanagara Empire discovered
What is the Green Credit Programme?
Why in the News? The Green Credit Programme (GCP), launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in… Continue reading What is the Green Credit Programme?
RBI celebrates 90 years
Why in the News? The first monetary policy of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in 2025 marks 90 years since the… Continue reading RBI celebrates 90 years
[pib] Exercise Tiger Triumph
Why in the News? The 4th edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, a bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Tiger Triumph
[pib] NITI NCAER States Economic Forum
Why in the News? The Finance Minister is set to launch the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal. About the… Continue reading [pib] NITI NCAER States Economic Forum
Majorana 1 Chip and the Pursuit of Quantum Computing
Why in the News? In December 2024, Microsoft introduced its quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, designed to solve industrial-scale problems… Continue reading Majorana 1 Chip and the Pursuit of Quantum Computing
Fram2 Polar-Orbiting Mission
Why in the News? SpaceX has launched the Fram2 mission, sending four private astronauts on a groundbreaking journey to orbit… Continue reading Fram2 Polar-Orbiting Mission
IISc’s Bacteria-Based Technique for Lunar Habitat Construction
Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed a bacteria-based technique to repair bricks… Continue reading IISc’s Bacteria-Based Technique for Lunar Habitat Construction
[1st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are tensions high in the Arctic?
PYQ Relevance: Question: “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be… Continue reading [1st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are tensions high in the Arctic?
Among Ministries, Home Affairs ‘dropped’ most assurances
Why in the News? Since 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs made 421 assurances in the Lok Sabha and 338… Continue reading Among Ministries, Home Affairs ‘dropped’ most assurances
Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya
Why in the News? Since February 2025, Buddhists across India have been protesting, demanding the repeal of the Bodh Gaya… Continue reading Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya
Why the Parker Solar Probe is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun?
Why in the News? The Parker Solar Probe made history on December 24, 2024, by coming within 6.1 million kilometers… Continue reading Why the Parker Solar Probe is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun?
Sarhul Festival Celebrations in Jharkhand
Why in the News? On April 1, 2025, tribals in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region will celebrate Sarhul, marking… Continue reading Sarhul Festival Celebrations in Jharkhand
[31st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘3Cs’ that haunt Indian education today
PYQ Relevance: Question: National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure… Continue reading [31st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘3Cs’ that haunt Indian education today
An IJS is an idea whose time has come
Why in the News? Social media has been flooded with memes, and one of the most popular ones says, “For… Continue reading An IJS is an idea whose time has come
Gender gap in household chores persists in urban India
Why in the News? More urban women have paid jobs but still handle most household work. Though more men now… Continue reading Gender gap in household chores persists in urban India
Tribhuvandas Patel: the Father of Cooperative Movement
Why in the News? The Lok Sabha recently passed a Bill to establish Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, in… Continue reading Tribhuvandas Patel: the Father of Cooperative Movement
[pib] Exercise INIOCHOS 25
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force will participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-25 hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at… Continue reading [pib] Exercise INIOCHOS 25
