How did India develop genome edited rice?
Why in the News? Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently said that India is the first country in the… Continue reading How did India develop genome edited rice?
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India eases Solar Panel Efficiency Norms for Off-Grid Rural Projects
Why in the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has lowered the efficiency requirement for off-grid solar… Continue reading India eases Solar Panel Efficiency Norms for Off-Grid Rural Projects
[pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced major changes to the Periodic Labour… Continue reading [pib] Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
Scientists at CERN Create Gold from Lead
Why in the News? In a recent breakthrough at CERN’s ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment), scientists observed that near-collisions… Continue reading Scientists at CERN Create Gold from Lead
Justice B.R. Gavai takes charge as 52nd CJI
Why in the News? Justice B.R. Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). About… Continue reading Justice B.R. Gavai takes charge as 52nd CJI
Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?
NOTE4STUDENTS: China weaponizes supply chains to exert geopolitical pressure and economic dominance. UPSC may explore questions on trade policies, WTO… Continue reading Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?
[14th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ecology is the world’s permanent economy
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect… Continue reading [14th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Ecology is the world’s permanent economy
Big deal: On the U.S.-China trade deal
Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. has agreed to temporarily reduce its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to… Continue reading Big deal: On the U.S.-China trade deal
In India, education without employment
Why in the News? The National Education Policy 2020 does not effectively address the employability issues faced by India’s graduates… Continue reading In India, education without employment
Beggar-Thy-Neighbor Policies: Economic Protection or Global Disruption?
NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC often frames questions that test conceptual clarity and real-world applications. as in 2018. This shows that UPSC expects… Continue reading Beggar-Thy-Neighbor Policies: Economic Protection or Global Disruption?
Highlights of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 Report
Why in the News? According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 report, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India… Continue reading Highlights of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2021 Report
What are Digital Banking Units (DBU)?
Why in the News? In October 2022, 75 Digital Banking Units were launched across remote districts to commemorate India’s 75th… Continue reading What are Digital Banking Units (DBU)?
Dirang Geothermal Project
Why in the News? The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully drilled India’s first geothermal production… Continue reading Dirang Geothermal Project
India rolls over $50M Treasury Bill to help Maldives
Why in the News? India extended critical financial assistance to the Maldives by rolling over a $50 million Treasury Bill,… Continue reading India rolls over $50M Treasury Bill to help Maldives
[13th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is shipping industry tackling emissions?
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to… Continue reading [13th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is shipping industry tackling emissions?
India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management
Why in the News? India has overhauled its e-waste governance through the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which came into force… Continue reading India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management
Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat
Why in the News? The combination of assured government support and scientific advancements in breeding technologies has made rice and… Continue reading Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat
Species in news: Indian Grey Wolf
Why in the News? Indian Grey Wolves in the Kadbanwadi Grasslands in Pune District are exposed to threats from local… Continue reading Species in news: Indian Grey Wolf
[pib] Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM)
Why in the News? The Sixth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was hosted by the… Continue reading [pib] Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM)
