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Hints of the corporatization of science research in India 

Why in the News? The establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and its funding structure clearly signals the government’s… Continue reading Hints of the corporatization of science research in India 

[pib] FloodWatch India Version 2.0 App

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application.… Continue reading [pib] FloodWatch India Version 2.0 App

[pib] Exercise Udara Shakti, 2024

Why in the News? The recent edition of Exercise Udara Shakti was recently concluded in Malaysia. About Exercise Udara Shakti… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Udara Shakti, 2024

St Martin’s Island

Why in the News? The ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina claimed she could have stayed in power if she had… Continue reading St Martin’s Island

Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘GAURAV’

Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the… Continue reading Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘GAURAV’

The top court as custodian of liberties    

Why in the News? Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested in early 2023 by the CBI and ED… Continue reading The top court as custodian of liberties    

On the allegations against the SEBI chief      

Why in the News? Hindenburg Research has alleged SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband held stakes in Adani-linked… Continue reading On the allegations against the SEBI chief      

[pib] Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’

Why in the news? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued operational guidelines for the Implementation of ‘Model… Continue reading [pib] Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’

Ukraine’s Kursk Operation in Russia

Why in the News? Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 35 kilometers into Russian territory in the Kursk region.  What… Continue reading Ukraine’s Kursk Operation in Russia

What is KAVACH Collision Avoidance System (CAS)?

Why in the News? Indian Railways expects to launch Kavach CAS on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata routes by March 2025. About Kavach Train… Continue reading What is KAVACH Collision Avoidance System (CAS)?

August 23rd declared as National Space Day

Why in the News? The Centre has officially declared August 23rd as “National Space Day” in honor of the Chandrayaan-3… Continue reading August 23rd declared as National Space Day

[12th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for… Continue reading [12th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity

What is the Google ‘monopoly’ antitrust case and how does it affect consumers?     

Why in the news? US Federal court ruled Google’s $26 billion payments to default on smartphone browsers violated US antitrust… Continue reading What is the Google ‘monopoly’ antitrust case and how does it affect consumers?     

Cold War nuke tests light up a bug in present-day climate models  

Why in the News? A new calculation suggests that climate models might be overestimating how long plants keep carbon before… Continue reading Cold War nuke tests light up a bug in present-day climate models  

What is the Nankai Trough?  

Why on the News? Japanese authorities have warned its citizens of a ‘megaquake’ and large tsunamis along the Nankai Trough.… Continue reading What is the Nankai Trough?  

What is the Perseid Meteor Shower?

Why in the News? The Perseid meteor shower, which began in July, is currently at its peak activity from August… Continue reading What is the Perseid Meteor Shower?

Neelakurinji included in Red List of threatened species   

Why in the News? Neelakurinji has been categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of threatened species for the… Continue reading Neelakurinji included in Red List of threatened species   

Diamond Imprest Licence

Why in the News? Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has introduced Diamond Imprest Licence at the 40th edition of… Continue reading Diamond Imprest Licence

Why A23a is spinning in its place?

Why in the News? A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has recently started spinning in place after drifting away from Antarctica… Continue reading Why A23a is spinning in its place?

[10th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human… Continue reading [10th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement