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Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize

Why in the News? Indian mathematician Dr. Rajula Srivastava has received the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize for her groundbreaking work in harmonic analysis and number theory. About the Indian Laureate: Dr. Rajula Srivastava Affiliation: Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, University of Bonn and Max Planck Institute of Mathematics, Germany. Field of Work: Dr. Srivastava studied… Continue reading Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize

[7th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Decoding China, the lessons for a vulnerable India

Recent actions by China, such as the withdrawal of engineers from India, are not isolated events but a deliberate geo-economic manoeuvre. This strategy is driven by China’s apprehension of a rising India and its ambition to maintain a ‘unipolar Asia’.  Recent Actions Undertaken by China against India’s interest: Recalling over 300 Chinese engineers from iPhone… Continue reading [7th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Decoding China, the lessons for a vulnerable India

What is the potential of Biochar?

As India gears up to launch its carbon market in 2026, biochar, a carbon-rich material made from agricultural and organic waste, is gaining attention as a sustainable solution for carbon capture and waste management. Despite its immense potential, biochar remains underutilised due to lack of policy support, market structures and awareness. What is Biochar and… Continue reading What is the potential of Biochar?

Sleeping disasters: Cloudbursts

Cloud Burst: A cloudburst is an extremely intense, localized shower, defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as at least 100 mm of rain within one hour over 10 sq km. These events occur due to deep, rapid atmospheric uplift over steep terrain, typical of high-altitude Himalayan regions. They can trigger sudden flash floods and landslides, devastating communities… Continue reading Sleeping disasters: Cloudbursts

Microplastic and marine debris levels

Microplastic Pollution: Microplastics are now a serious environmental and health threat. A recent (Ministry of Earth Sciences) MoES–NCCR survey found alarming levels along India’s east and west coasts, highlighting the urgent need to embed microplastic control within India’s environmental governance framework. Key Findings from NCCR Survey (2022–2025): Major microplastic sources identified: Riverine inputs (plastic waste… Continue reading Microplastic and marine debris levels

A new vision for North East: Infrastructure vs Ecological Sensitivity ?

N4S: Article shows Northeast shifting from neglected hinterland to strategic green growth bridge. UPSC loves to turn this theme into GS‑3 questions that start with a concept like “carrying capacity” and then make you marry it to a real region, just as the 2019 PYQ asked you to first define the term and then apply… Continue reading A new vision for North East: Infrastructure vs Ecological Sensitivity ?

In News: Great Barrier Reef

Why in the News? The Great Barrier Reef is facing its sharpest coral decline in 40 years, with the 2024 mass bleaching—driven by climate change, cyclones, and coral predators—severely damaging large reef areas. About Great Barrier Reef: Location: Coral Sea, off the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia. Length & Area: Extends ~2,300 km; comprises ~3,000… Continue reading In News: Great Barrier Reef

Bacterial cause behind Mass Starfish Deaths

Why in the News? Since 2013, over 5 billion starfish have died along North America’s Pacific coast due to a wasting disease now linked to Vibrio pectenicida, a cholera-related bacterium. About Starfish (Sea Stars): Taxonomy: Belong to phylum Echinodermata; exclusively marine organisms. Species: Brisingida, Forcipulatida, Velatida, Valvatida, Spinuloside Body Structure: Radial symmetry (adults), bilateral symmetry… Continue reading Bacterial cause behind Mass Starfish Deaths

In news: Lalit Kala Akademi 

Why in the News? The 64th National Exhibition of Art (NEA), organized by the Lalit Kala Akademi, India’s National Academy of Art, was inaugurated in New Delhi. About Lalit Kala Akademi: Establishment: Located in New Delhi, as an autonomous organisation. Inauguration: Launched on 5 August 1954 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the then Minister for… Continue reading In news: Lalit Kala Akademi 

[6th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The technocratic calculus of India’s welfare state

The promise to deliver social welfare at scale, using data-driven algorithms, may be at the cost of ‘democratic norms’ and ‘political accountability’ India’s welfare model is undergoing a silent but radical transformation. What was once a deliberative system grounded in rights and citizen needs is now morphing into a technocratic model governed by data, code,… Continue reading [6th August 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The technocratic calculus of India’s welfare state

Rhisotope Project

Why in the News? In a move to combat rhino poaching, the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has launched the Rhisotope Project. What is Rhisotope Project?  Launched By: University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Initiation: Concept… Continue reading Rhisotope Project

What is Ayurveda Aahara?

Why in the News? To align ancient Indian diets with modern nutrition, FSSAI and the Ministry of Ayush have released an official list of food items under the Ayurveda Aahara category. About Ayurveda Aahara: Definition: Refers to food products based on Ayurvedic dietary principles—focused on balance, seasonality, and natural, therapeutic ingredients. Objective: Ensures standardisation, safety,… Continue reading What is Ayurveda Aahara?

Asset Under Management (AUM)

Why in the News? India’s Mutual Fund (MF) industry has witnessed exponential growth, with Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching ₹74.40 lakh crore as of June 2025, a sevenfold increase over the past decade. What are Assets Under Management (AUM)? Definition: AUM refers to the total market value of financial assets (stocks, bonds, etc.) managed by… Continue reading Asset Under Management (AUM)

Inter-State Water Disputes: Can Cooperation Over Shared Resources Ever Prevail Over Conflict?

N4S: Rivers unite India, but politics keeps dividing them – and this article shows how.  UPSC often frames water disputes as system-failure questions (like the 2013 mains on structural vs process flaws). Many just cite Cauvery or case laws, but miss deeper issues – no standing tribunal, murky data, Centre-state blame games – all unpacked… Continue reading Inter-State Water Disputes: Can Cooperation Over Shared Resources Ever Prevail Over Conflict?

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