253rd birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
One of the most influential social and religious reformers of the 19th century, Ram Mohan Roy, born on May 22,… Continue reading 253rd birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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[22nd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Overfishing — the threat to ocean wealth, livelihoods
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] What are the forces that influence ocean currents? Describe their role in fishing industry of the… Continue reading [22nd May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Overfishing — the threat to ocean wealth, livelihoods
India-Pakistan tensions put strain on struggling Western Border Districts
Why in the News? Most western border districts, except in Gujarat, had little or no growth in exports and saw… Continue reading India-Pakistan tensions put strain on struggling Western Border Districts
Analyzing Poverty Levels in India by Comparing various Surveys
Why in the News? A recent study titled ‘Poverty Decline in India after 2011–12: Bigger Picture Evidence’ shows that poverty… Continue reading Analyzing Poverty Levels in India by Comparing various Surveys
What are Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)?
Why in the News? A new ETH Zurich study warns that under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 5-8.5 scenario, warming… Continue reading What are Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)?
WHO members adopt ‘Pandemic Agreement’
Why in the News? At the 78th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, the World Health Organisation (WHO) adopted a… Continue reading WHO members adopt ‘Pandemic Agreement’
World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago
Why in the News? Scientists have discovered that a massive solar storm hit Earth around 12,350 BC, making it the… Continue reading World’s most powerful Solar Particle Storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago
[pib] DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
Why in the News? In a major move to fight cyber fraud and financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)… Continue reading [pib] DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
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[21st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identity
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2021] Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India.… Continue reading [21st May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identity
Fixing the Flaws: How Can We Reform India’s Electoral Process ?
N4S: India’s elections shape democracy, yet challenges persist—from money power to trust in EVMs. The UPSC often asks questions on… Continue reading Fixing the Flaws: How Can We Reform India’s Electoral Process ?
Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions
Why in the News? India has taken a sharp turn from its traditionally cooperative trade approach by recently imposing restrictions… Continue reading Trade diplomacy: on India-Bangladesh trade-related tensions
Stitch in time: on judiciary and Environment Ministry notifications
Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court struck down two orders from the Environment Ministry that had allowed industries… Continue reading Stitch in time: on judiciary and Environment Ministry notifications
Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur
Why in the News? The Shirui Lily Festival has commenced in Manipur after a two-year gap caused by the ongoing… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur
[pib] 150 Years of Metre Convention
Why in the News? On May 20, 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs celebrated World Metrology Day, marking the 150th… Continue reading [pib] 150 Years of Metre Convention
Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity
Why in the News? Jayant Narlikar, renowned Indian astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, who co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar Theory to refine… Continue reading Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravity
RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Why in the News? The RBI has released revised draft guidelines for investments made by Regulated Entities (REs) in Alternative… Continue reading RBI revises rules for investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Potato Cultivation in India
Why in the News? India is likely to become the world’s largest potato producer, overtaking China, by 2050, according to… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India
[20th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s relationship with Turkey and Azerbaijan
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2013] ‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.’… Continue reading [20th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s relationship with Turkey and Azerbaijan
Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level
Why in the News? The release of the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report 2022–23 in April 2025 marks a… Continue reading Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level
