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[UPSC Webinar] By Purnima Ma’am, Faculty, Civilsdaily IAS | Linking NCERT with Current Affairs | Join on 06th January at 7 PM

Register for the session on UPSC Current Affairs preparation plan and strategy Read about webinar on ‘Linking NCERT with Current Affairs’ Learn to use NCERT books like India: People and Economy to tackle topics like river interlinking and water management. Why Attend? Understand how projects like Ken-Betwa Link connect history, geography, and current trends. Learn… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Purnima Ma’am, Faculty, Civilsdaily IAS | Linking NCERT with Current Affairs | Join on 06th January at 7 PM

[4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets

PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘Election Commission of India’ (2022) and ‘Simultaneous… Continue reading [4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets

What is KM3NeT Project?

Why in the News? Scientists are deploying two advanced telescopes under the Mediterranean Sea as part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) project. What is KM3NeT Project? The KM3NeT is a European research initiative launched in 2012 and located in the Mediterranean Sea. It uses advanced water Cherenkov detectors to study high-energy neutrinos and… Continue reading What is KM3NeT Project?

Banana Cultivation in India

Why in the News? India has seen a 10x increase in banana exports over the past decade and now targets $1 billion in exports within the next five years. In the fiscal year 2022-23, India’s banana production was estimated at around 34.9 million metric tons. Do you know? Banana is the second most important fruit… Continue reading Banana Cultivation in India

In news: Trinidad and Tobago

Why in the News? The government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 30, 2024, in response to escalating violence in the Caribbean nation. About Trinidad and Tobago Geography: Located in the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela. A dual-island nation consisting of Trinidad (4,768 sq. km) and Tobago (300 sq. km). Total… Continue reading In news: Trinidad and Tobago

[3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ 

PYQ Relevance: Q) Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on ‘tolerance, assimilation and pluralism’ (2022) and ‘spirit and tolerance’ (2017). In the book Polarization: What Everyone Needs… Continue reading [3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ 

Union Cabinet approved the continuation of PMFBY and RWBCIS until 2025-26

Why in the News? The government extended two crop insurance schemes, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS), for another year until 2025-26. It also set aside ₹824.77 crore to improve these schemes using advanced technology. What are the provisions and key features of PMFBY? Comprehensive Risk Coverage:… Continue reading Union Cabinet approved the continuation of PMFBY and RWBCIS until 2025-26

[pib] Tobacco Board of India

Why in the News? The Tobacco Board of India, established on January 1, 1976, under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the growth and sustainability of the tobacco industry. About Tobacco Board of India It is established under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975, operational from January 1, 1976. It functions… Continue reading [pib] Tobacco Board of India

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia

Why in the News? The United States has imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election. Understanding Sanctions: Purpose, Application, and Impact Sanctions are strategic tools used to influence behavior, deter aggression, and enforce compliance with international norms. Sanctions are commonly used to… Continue reading US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia

[2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings

PYQ Relevance:Q) To what extent, in your view, the Parliament can ensure accountability of the executive in India? (UPSC CSE 2021)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Parliamentary Sessions (2017 & 2018) and Parliamentary Powers (2021). The recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament has been criticized for lacking productivity due to frequent disruptions.… Continue reading [2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings

Quad members vow to work vigorously towards a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific

Why in the News? Recently, the Foreign Ministers of the Quad countries issued a joint statement to mark 20 years of their partnership. What are the Highlights of the Joint Statement? Commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: The Quad nations reaffirmed their vision of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the importance of… Continue reading Quad members vow to work vigorously towards a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific

Tackling delimitation by reversing population control

Why in the News? Recently, the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, N. Chandrababu Naidu and M.K. Stalin, expressed their frustration over the proposed delimitation exercise, which might lead to their states losing parliamentary seats. How Does Population Control Influence Delimitation? Population as the Basis for Representation: Delimitation exercises are based on the… Continue reading Tackling delimitation by reversing population control

Google Quantum AI’s Chip ‘Willow’

Why in the News? Google has unveiled its latest quantum processor, ‘Willow’, which has sparked excitement about the potential of quantum computers to solve practical problems. About Willow Quantum Processor: Google’s team of researchers developed Willow and shared their results in the scientific journal Nature. Willow has 105 qubits, which are the basic units of… Continue reading Google Quantum AI’s Chip ‘Willow’

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