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Bihar’s call for Special Category Status | Explained

Why in the News? Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has renewed the State’s persistent call for special category status from… Continue reading Bihar’s call for Special Category Status | Explained

Expert Explains: What European Parliament election results signify, with the rise of right-wing parties?

Why in the News? The outcomes of the June 6-9 European Parliament elections, where approximately 51% of over 370 million… Continue reading Expert Explains: What European Parliament election results signify, with the rise of right-wing parties?

What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu administered oaths to the Central Council of Ministers (CoM) of the new NDA… Continue reading What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Why in the News? The United Nations has designated 2025 as the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’ to… Continue reading 2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

How SpaceX’s Starship can revolutionise space travel and exploration?

Why in the News? SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its first fully successful test flight. This test flight brings SpaceX closer… Continue reading How SpaceX’s Starship can revolutionise space travel and exploration?

Portable Optical Atomic Clock for accurate timekeeping at Sea

Why in the News? Atomic clocks power GPS systems, guiding us in navigation, emergencies, and military operations. Scientists are developing… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock for accurate timekeeping at Sea

[11 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: From warp speed to reset, the state of India-US ties

PYQ Relevance: Q How will the I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC… Continue reading [11 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: From warp speed to reset, the state of India-US ties

On Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh

Why in the News? With the completion of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the demand for Special Category Status to… Continue reading On Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh

What are the powers of the Speaker, why is the post crucial?

Why in the News? The pivotal role of the Speaker in parliamentary democracy is underscored as both the TDP and… Continue reading What are the powers of the Speaker, why is the post crucial?

What are Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)?

Why in the News? India’s solar mission Aditya-L1 recently captured images of the Sun and it’s Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)… Continue reading What are Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)?

BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Why in the News? India joined a meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS group, which was held in Russia.… Continue reading BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

PM-KISAN Scheme: Boosting Farmer Welfare

Why in the News? Prime Minister has approved the 17th instalment of the PM Kisan scheme. This move will benefit… Continue reading PM-KISAN Scheme: Boosting Farmer Welfare

What is happening in the French territory of New Caledonia?

Why in the News? New Caledonia, France’s Pacific island territory, is under a state of emergency due to deadly riots.… Continue reading What is happening in the French territory of New Caledonia?

IRDAI’s new health insurance rules   

Why in the news? Recently, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) introduced a set of reforms in the health… Continue reading IRDAI’s new health insurance rules   

Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’ 

Why in the News? In March, India and the U.S. settled their last lingering WTO poultry dispute, marking the end… Continue reading Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’ 

Bonn Climate Conference 2024: 3rd Glasgow dialogue flags need for loss & damage cooperation

Why in the News? This week, the Third Glasgow Dialogue on Loss and Damage occurred during the 60th Session of… Continue reading Bonn Climate Conference 2024: 3rd Glasgow dialogue flags need for loss & damage cooperation

Is it time for Proportional Representation?     

Why in the News? India should contemplate proportional representation to ensure fairer political outcomes, given NDA’s 293 seats (43.3%) compared… Continue reading Is it time for Proportional Representation?     

What are Cabinet Committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?

Why in the News? After the swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi, he is set to share the four big portfolios… Continue reading What are Cabinet Committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?

124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda

Why in the News? Jharkhand CM marked the 124th death anniversary of revolutionary tribal leader “Birsa Munda” by paying his… Continue reading 124th Death Anniversary of Birsa Munda

Hydrogen Line: A Unique Signal

Why in the News? The hydrogen line stands as a pivotal tool in contemporary astronomy, serving various purposes from studying… Continue reading Hydrogen Line: A Unique Signal