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[19th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The boomerang effect in this general election, and how

PYQ Relevance: Q. Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q. To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are… Continue reading

Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role?

Why in the News? The 18th Lok Sabha will convene its first session very soon. A new Speaker of the House will be elected during this session. Until the election of the new Speaker, a pro-tem Speaker will be appointed to administer the oath to the new Members of Parliament. Who is a Pro-tem Speaker?… Continue reading

[pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles

Why in the News? INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles. The ship will undertake joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment. The visit is aimed at further strengthening mutual cooperation in line with the vision of SAGAR (Security & Growth for All… Continue reading

In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy

Why in the News? PM Modi was placed at centre stage for a group photograph at the G-7 Outreach Summit held in Italy. This marks India’s 11th participation in the G7 Summit and PM Modi’s fifth consecutive attendance. About G-7 (Group of Seven) The G7 is an informal bloc of industrialized democracies comprising the United… Continue reading

Elephants have names for each other: New study

Why in the News? Recent studies utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have revealed that elephants possess unique names used to address each other, placing them among the select animals with this ability. Unlike animals such as parrots and dolphins, elephants do not imitate the calls of those they address, resembling humans in this communicative trait.… Continue reading

The last continent must remain a pristine wilderness

Why in the news? The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46), held in Kochi, Kerala last month, brought attention to the ongoing debate regarding Antarctic tourism. Highlights of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) in Kerala Focus on Developing a Regulatory Framework: ATCM-46 emphasized the need for a comprehensive, flexible, and dynamic framework for… Continue reading

World Crocodile Day 2024: In 50th year of India’s saurian conservation

Why in the news? The successful Crocodile Conservation Project in Bhitarkanika National Park is escalating the human-crocodile conflicts affecting local communities. About the Crocodile Conservation Project Launch and Objective: The Crocodile Conservation Project was launched in 1975 in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha. The main objective was to protect the crocodiles’ natural habitat and revive the… Continue reading

An Ageing India: The Magnitude and the Multitude

Why in the News? The phenomenon of ageing stands out as one of the most significant developments of this century, characterized by notable advancements in human longevity alongside historically low reproduction rates. About the Magnitude and Multiplication of the aged population The magnitude of Aging Population: The 21st century is witnessing a significant demographic shift… Continue reading

EU Environmental Council adopts nature restoration law in historic win for continent’s environment

Why in the news? On June 17, 2024, the EU Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a significant victory for environmental conservation across the continent. Nature Restoration Law (NRL): Objective and Scope: The NRL aims to restore and preserve biodiversity and ecosystem health across Europe. It targets a wide range of habitats… Continue reading

[18th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Constitutional respect should not be reduced to optics

PYQ Relevance: Q The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far is the efficacy of a government then inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss.(UPSC IAS/2014) Q To what extent, in your view, the… Continue reading

Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space

Why in the News? On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to venture into space. Her achievement marked a significant milestone in the Space Race between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War. About Valentina Tereshkova’s Space Journey In 1962, Tereshkova was selected among five women for the… Continue reading

Quantum Physics Behind Diapers: How they absorb so much Liquid?

Why in the News? Understanding the absorbency of diapers through the Quantum physics of water absorption and contrasting materials that do or do not absorb water. Absorption in Diapers: How it works? Absorption depends on Microscopic forces and Material properties. Water molecules are attracted to materials like cotton due to their structure. Cotton, a network… Continue reading

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s New Cheetah Habitat

Why in the News? Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will become the second home for cheetahs in India, after Kuno National Park. The final decision on importing cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa will be made after the monsoon season to avoid infection risks. Cheetah Reintroduction in India: In India, cheetahs disappeared in the early 1950s… Continue reading

Formula for Flapping Frequency across Flying and Swimming Animals

Why in the news? Researchers at Roskilde University in Denmark discovered a formula that correlates the flapping frequency of winged and swimming animals to their mass and wing/fins size. The formula applies universally across a diverse range of species, from insects to birds, bats, penguins, whales, and even robotic ornithopters. Formula for Flapping Frequency… Continue reading

Foreign Travellers in Ancient and Medieval India

17th June 2024 Travellers Visited India Contemporary Rulers Contribution. Deimachos Period: (320-273 BC) Who: Greek Ambassador Came India in the reign of Bindusara. – Megasthenes Period: (302-298 B.C.) Who: Greek ethnographer & ambassador. Ambassador of Seleucus Nicator, who visited in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Wrote an interesting book Indica. Ptolemy Period: 130 A.D. Who: From Greece and Geographer. – Wrote… Continue reading

[17th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: High Court’s take on Marriage Act, an erosion of rights

PYQ Relevance: Q Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree? (UPSC IAS/2020) Mentor comment: Interfaith marriages in India face legal and societal… Continue reading

[UPSC’25 Beginner’s Webinar]: On PYQs, Current Affairs & Time management | 19th June, 2:00 PM

Integrated UPSC Strategy for IAS Beginner Join Saloni Vats, AIR 129, UPSC’23 Mam’s FREE webinar on 19th June, 2:00 PM. In the last 3 years, a lot of things have changed about UPSC CSE This includes Exam Patterns & trends, Prelims, CSAT, Mains, and Preparation strategy Standard resources and mocks can’t make you feel prepared… Continue reading

India refuses to endorse Ukraine meet statement

Why in the news? India emphasized that only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to peace as it decided to disassociate from the final document issued on June 16 at the conclusion of the Peace Summit in Switzerland. What is a Joint Communique on a Peace Framework? The Joint Communique on a… Continue reading

India needs to close the gender gap in education and politics

Why in the news? While global gender parity has improved to 68.5% in 2024 from 68.4% in 2023, progress remains slow. The World Economic Forum’s report indicates it will take 134 years to achieve full parity at this rate. The Global Gender Gap Report 2024 It is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), and… Continue reading

Under Kafala, workers are dispensable

Why in the news? Shortly after a fatal fire claimed the lives of 49 migrant workers, predominantly Indians, in the Mangaf area of Al Ahmadi municipality, Kuwait About the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) It is a regional intergovernmental organization that aims to promote economic, political, and cultural cooperation among its member states. The GCC was… Continue reading

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