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‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1

Why in the News? US’s Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully landed on the Moon, becoming the second private mission to do so and the first to land upright. What is ‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1? Blue Ghost Mission 1 is a private lunar landing mission by Firefly Aerospace under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services… Continue reading ‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1

[1st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The steps that will shape India’s AI ambition

PYQ Relevance: Q) The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution)  (2020) and the development of IT industries  (2021). Despite a skilled workforce, Indian firms often lose… Continue reading [1st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The steps that will shape India’s AI ambition

Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs

The Union Budget 2025-26 focuses on inclusive development, prioritizing the needs of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Big Boost for Women’s Welfare Why Gender Budgeting is Crucial to Tackle Today’s Challenges Gender budgeting is essential to ensure that government spending actively supports women’s economic participation and empowerment. Here’s why: 1. More Women Are Joining… Continue reading Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs

‘Kundi’ Traditional Water Harvesting

Why in the News? With summers nearing, the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan particularly in Churu, Jaisalmer, and Barmer districts largely rely on ‘Kundi’ system of traditional rainwater harvesting. What is Kundi System? Found in Churu, Rajasthan, kundis (or kunds) are traditional rainwater harvesting structures designed for storing drinking water. A circular or rectangular… Continue reading ‘Kundi’ Traditional Water Harvesting

National Science Day

Why in the News? February 28 is observed as National Science Day in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928. It is the only Nobel achieved by an Indian while working in India. About National Science Day National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28… Continue reading National Science Day

Species in news: Doomsday Fish

Why in the News? Recent sightings of the rare oarfish, also known as the “Doomsday Fish,” near the shores of Baja California Sur, Mexico, have sparked speculation and social media frenzy. About the ‘Doomsday Fish’ Japanese Folklore calls the oarfish “Ryugu no tsukai” or “Sea God’s Palace Messenger” and believes its rare appearance signals an… Continue reading Species in news: Doomsday Fish

[28th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty

PYQ Relevance: Q)To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful? (UPSC CSE 2017)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Election Commission of India (2017) and… Continue reading [28th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty

Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?

PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Jurisdiction of Lokpal Supreme Court Stays Lokpal’s Order On February 20, 2025, a Special Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, and A.S. Oka addressed a crucial constitutional question: Can the Lokpal of India investigate sitting High Court judges? The issue emerged after the Lokpal, led by former… Continue reading Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?

PUNCH Mission

Why in the News? NASA is set to launch the Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission on February 28, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. About the PUNCH Mission PUNCH Mission is a groundbreaking solar mission designed to study the Sun’s corona and solar wind using advanced imaging techniques. It will… Continue reading PUNCH Mission

[pib] Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024

Why in the News? The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released the Time Use Survey (TUS) 2024, marking the second nationwide survey of its kind after 2019. What is the Time Use Survey (TUS) 2024? The TUS, 2024 is a nationwide survey conducted by the National… Continue reading [pib] Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024

One Nation One Port Initiative

Why in the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched the “One Nation, One Port Process” (ONOP) initiative to standardize and streamline operations across India’s major ports. What is the One Nation, One Port Initiative? The One Nation, One Port Process initiative, launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways… Continue reading One Nation One Port Initiative

[27th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops

PYQ Relevance: Q) “In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for Development”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the diverse environmental impact of coal  (2017), and environmental impacts of coal-fired thermal plants(2014). India relies on coal for 65% of its electricity due to its… Continue reading [27th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops

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