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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Why in the News? The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit (2025) is being held in Gyeongju City, South Korea About Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Establishment: Created in 1989 as a regional economic forum to enhance the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific region. Objective: Promote balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative, and secure growth, and accelerate regional economic… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Who was Vidyapati Thakur (1352-1448)?

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in Down To Earth. About Vidyapati Thakur (1352 – 1448): Identity and Origin: Celebrated Maithili poet, philosopher, and scholar from Mithila (northern Bihar), active under the Oiniwar dynasty during the 14th–15th centuries. Languages Used: Composed in Maithili, Sanskrit, and Avahatta, blending… Continue reading Who was Vidyapati Thakur (1352-1448)?

[2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] The ethos of civil service in India stands for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate. (10 Marks)

Civil services in India are often called the “steel frame” of governance (Sardar Patel). Their ethos is not only about professional efficiency but also about nationalistic commitment to India’s unity, integrity, and development.  Professionalism in Civil Services Nationalistic Consciousness in Civil Services Fusion of Professionalism with Nationalism The Indian civil servants are  “efficient nation-builders”. They… Continue reading [2025 GS1 UPSC MAINS] The ethos of civil service in India stands for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate. (10 Marks)

[27th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The contours of constitutional morality

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions. Linkage: This topic is highly significant for UPSC Mains, especially in GS Paper II (Polity & Governance) and GS Paper IV (Ethics), as… Continue reading [27th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The contours of constitutional morality

Governance, cybersecurity move to centrestage in AI conversations

Introduction and Why in the News Artificial Intelligence, once hailed purely as an efficiency enhancer, is now at the centre of ethical, cybersecurity, and accountability debates. The AI@Work roundtable in Mumbai, moderated by industry and data leaders, highlighted that as organisations adopt AI to accelerate operations, they are simultaneously confronting unprecedented risks. These risks arise… Continue reading Governance, cybersecurity move to centrestage in AI conversations

150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Why in the News? In his Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon citizens to commemorate 150 years of our national song “Vande Mataram”. About Vande Mataram: Overview: Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay around 1875, originally in Sanskrit (Bengali script) and later included in his novel Anandamath (1882), depicting the Sannyasi Rebellion… Continue reading 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Why in the News? The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has begun the wet commissioning of the first 250 MW unit of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), India’s largest hydropower installation. About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP): Overview: A run-of-the-river hydroelectric project located on the Subansiri River at Gerukamukh, straddling Arunachal Pradesh and Assam… Continue reading Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Why in the News? The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar as Padma-style national awards for excellence in science, technology, and innovation. Key Highlights of 2025 Awards: Vigyan Ratna: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (posthumously) – astrophysicist and cosmologist known for the Hoyle–Narlikar theory. Vigyan Shri: Eight scientists including Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Yusuf M.… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Google’s C2S-Scale AI Model

Why in the News? Google DeepMind and Google Research has unveiled Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B (C2S-Scale), an AI model based on the Gemma family, marking a major advance in scientific research. About C2S-Scale: Overview: It is a large-language-model (LLM) foundation system created by Google Research, Google DeepMind, and Yale University, designed to interpret the language of cells… Continue reading Google’s C2S-Scale AI Model

[25th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Respect the health rights of India’s children

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss. Linkage: Just as maternal and geriatric health require targeted policies, this article highlights the urgent need for child specific pharmaceutical regulation, reinforcing that… Continue reading [25th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Respect the health rights of India’s children

Trouble in ‘Soy State’-The Brewing Crisis in Madhya Pradesh’s Soybean Sector

Introduction Madhya Pradesh contributes nearly 60% of India’s soybean output, earning its title as the Soy State. However, falling yields, poor returns, and uncertain government support are driving young farmers away from cultivation. The state, which once symbolized India’s success in expanding oilseed production, from 300,000 hectares in the 1970s to over 12 million hectares… Continue reading Trouble in ‘Soy State’-The Brewing Crisis in Madhya Pradesh’s Soybean Sector

[pib] National Blockchain Framework

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in the PIB Explainers. About National Blockchain Framework (NBF): Launched: September 2024 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with a ₹64.76 crore budget. Objective: Establish a unified, secure, and scalable blockchain architecture for governance and public service delivery.… Continue reading [pib] National Blockchain Framework

Gyan Bharatam Mission 

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Culture will formalise partnerships with around 20 institutions under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a flagship national initiative for manuscript conservation, digitisation, and research. About Gyan Bharatam Mission: Overview: It is a flagship national mission of the Ministry of Culture (GoI) to preserve, digitise, and promote India’s manuscript… Continue reading Gyan Bharatam Mission 

Makhana (Fox Nut) Cultivation in India

Why in the News? The Prime Minister called the National Makhana Board a “revolution” in India’s farm value chain, aiming to formalise and commercialise makhana cultivation. National Makhana Board (NMB) Objective: To enhance production, processing, value addition, and export competitiveness of makhana (fox nut) through a structured national framework. Establishment: Constituted in 2025 under the… Continue reading Makhana (Fox Nut) Cultivation in India

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