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Why India needs to build disaster resilience in its critical infrastructure?

Why in the News? The unprecedented surge in electricity demand offers a glimpse into the kind of stress that critical… Continue reading Why India needs to build disaster resilience in its critical infrastructure?

South India’s First and Largest Leopard Safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park

Why in the News? South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park… Continue reading South India’s First and Largest Leopard Safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park

Mass Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep: An Overview

Why in the News? Lakshadweep has been severely affected by the fourth global coral bleaching event (GCBE4), the most severe… Continue reading Mass Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep: An Overview

Will the Agnipath scheme be revamped? | Explained 

Why in the news? Following the 2024 election results, NDA allies Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)… Continue reading Will the Agnipath scheme be revamped? | Explained 

India needs the anchor of a National Security Strategy 

Why in the news?  The newly elected National Democratic Alliance government is confronted with several longstanding and complex national security… Continue reading India needs the anchor of a National Security Strategy 

[26th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Agony still in Manipur, a year later

PYQ Relevance:  Q What are the two major legal initiatives by the state since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes… Continue reading [26th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Agony still in Manipur, a year later

Chang’e 6 Lunar Probe

Why in the News? On June 25, Chang’e-6 became the world’s first spacecraft to bring back samples from the far… Continue reading Chang’e 6 Lunar Probe

K-Shaped Economic Recovery fuels diverse Inflation Dynamics in India

Why in the News? India is experiencing a K-shaped recovery, with uneven growth patterns. This recovery is causing divergent inflation… Continue reading K-Shaped Economic Recovery fuels diverse Inflation Dynamics in India

China-France launches SVOM Satellite for Gamma-Ray Burst Study

Why in the News? The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) satellite jointly developed by China and France was launched from… Continue reading China-France launches SVOM Satellite for Gamma-Ray Burst Study

TN to allow regulated culling of Wild Boars  

Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government has approved the controlled hunting of wild boars causing distress to farmers… Continue reading TN to allow regulated culling of Wild Boars  

Enemy Agents Ordinance: Strict Measures for Militant Assistance in J&K

Why in the News? J&K Director General of Police stated that individuals assisting militants in J&K should be tried under… Continue reading Enemy Agents Ordinance: Strict Measures for Militant Assistance in J&K

Sucheta Kripalani (1908-1974): India’s first woman Chief Minister

Why in the News? June 25 is the birth anniversary of “Sucheta Kripalani”, India’s first woman Chief Minister. Who was… Continue reading Sucheta Kripalani (1908-1974): India’s first woman Chief Minister

[25th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development

PYQ Relevance: Q Climate change is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and… Continue reading [25th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development

What is in Great Nicobar, site of NITI Aayog’s mega Island Project?

Why in the News? The opposition party has demanded the immediate suspension of all clearances granted to NITI Aayog’s Great… Continue reading What is in Great Nicobar, site of NITI Aayog’s mega Island Project?

Srinagar gets tag of ‘World Craft City’, fourth from country

Why in the News? Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by… Continue reading Srinagar gets tag of ‘World Craft City’, fourth from country

Philippines hails BrahMos Missiles as a ‘game changer’

Why in the News? The BrahMos cruise missiles so inducted are termed a “game changer” by the Philippines envoy. The… Continue reading Philippines hails BrahMos Missiles as a ‘game changer’

NTA Reform Panel to Check Irregularities in Exams

Why in the News? A seven-member high-level committee was constituted under the chairmanship of K. Radhakrishnan, former ISRO Chairman, by… Continue reading NTA Reform Panel to Check Irregularities in Exams

Centre amends Maternity Leave Rules for Surrogacy

Why in the News? The Centre has notified amended rules allowing women government employees to take 180 days of maternity… Continue reading Centre amends Maternity Leave Rules for Surrogacy

From China tilt to a balancing with Beijing and Delhi  

Why in the news? Amid mounting domestic and foreign policy challenges in Male, Mohamed Muizzu appears to be seeking reconciliation… Continue reading From China tilt to a balancing with Beijing and Delhi  

Finance Commission and Indian Cities

Why in the news?  With the new Lok Sabha and Union government in place, this final piece focuses on how… Continue reading Finance Commission and Indian Cities