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Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India declined an urgent hearing of a plea challenging the practice of state sponsored ceremonial honours or offering a Chadar by the Prime Minister at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. Who was Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti? • One of the most revered Sufi saints of… Continue reading Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

Why in the News? The Department of Telecommunications has reported that the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has prevented potential losses of about ₹660 crore across the banking ecosystem within six months of its rollout. What is Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)? • A risk based early warning system to detect financial fraud • Launched… Continue reading Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)

GhostPairing Cyber Attack

Why in the News? The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued an advisory warning WhatsApp users about a new cyber attack technique called GhostPairing. What is GhostPairing? • GhostPairing is a WhatsApp account takeover attack • Hackers secretly link their own device to a victim’s WhatsApp account • No password theft or SIM swap… Continue reading GhostPairing Cyber Attack

[23rd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Right to disconnect: Drawing the line after work

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2022] Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work from Home’ on family relationships.  Linkage: The expansion of work-from-home has blurred boundaries between professional and personal life, altering family roles, care responsibilities, and work–life balance. This directly links to GS-I themes of family as a social institution and supports GS-II discussions on labour… Continue reading [23rd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Right to disconnect: Drawing the line after work

On the right to a healthy environment

Why in the News Severe winter smog in Delhi-NCR, repeated resort to emergency measures such as work-from-home and school closures, and judicial monitoring of pollution control have once again exposed the limits of India’s environmental governance framework. Despite decades of environmental legislation and court-led expansion of Article 21, air pollution continues to cause large-scale morbidity… Continue reading On the right to a healthy environment

In Bangladesh, fake promises and a false enemy

Why in the News Bangladesh’s temporary suspension of visa and consular services at its missions in New Delhi and Agartala signals heightened diplomatic sensitivity. Bangladesh is undergoing a phase of acute political uncertainty following the removal of Sheikh Hasina, accompanied by the rapid capture of state institutions by right-wing Islamist forces. Introduction Bangladesh’s political crisis… Continue reading In Bangladesh, fake promises and a false enemy

NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN  

Why in the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has lost contact with its Mars orbiter Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN), which has been studying the Red Planet’s atmosphere for over a decade. About MAVEN Mission Launch: by NASA Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida Mars orbit insertion: September 2014 Mission type: Mars orbiter… Continue reading NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN  

Southern Ocean  

Why in the News? Scientists have found that the Southern Ocean mitigates global surface warming by absorbing a large share of carbon released by human activities. About the Southern Ocean Also known as the Antarctic Ocean Fourth largest ocean by surface area Described by the International Hydrographic Organisation as the southernmost part of the World… Continue reading Southern Ocean  

Syria Latest News  

Why in the News? Recently, the US military carried out a strike against the Islamic State group in Syria. About Syria Location Located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea Lies in southwestern Asia Part of the Levant region Bordering Countries North: Turkey West: Lebanon East: Iraq South: Jordan Southwest: Israel Capital City Damascus… Continue reading Syria Latest News  

[22nd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Unlocking the Potential of India-Africa Economic Ties

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2021] “If the last few decades were of Asian’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. Linkage: This question is directly relevant as it examines India’s expanding strategic, economic and diplomatic footprint in Africa. India’s recent focus on trade diversification, manufacturing partnerships, MSME integration, and… Continue reading [22nd December 2025] The Hindu OpED: Unlocking the Potential of India-Africa Economic Ties

Reforming the fertiliser subsidy demands political courage, offers high rewards

Introduction India’s fertiliser subsidy, the second-largest subsidy after food, has expanded rapidly due to rising global energy prices, import dependence, and skewed pricing policies. In 2024-25, the subsidy is estimated to touch nearly ₹2 lakh crore, with projections of ₹2.5 lakh crore in FY26. The article argues not for withdrawal, but for reorientation of subsidies… Continue reading Reforming the fertiliser subsidy demands political courage, offers high rewards

Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System

Why in the News? The United States Army and United States Navy have successfully completed integrated testing of the Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) system. About Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System Hypersonic missile system developed for the United States Army • Non nuclear, ground-launched weapon system • Designed for strategic attack missions •… Continue reading Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System

Bharat Taxi Initiative

Why in the News? The Government of India has launched the Bharat Taxi Initiative, a cooperative-based national ride-hailing platform. About Bharat Taxi Initiative First of its kind cooperative driven, citizen first ride hailing initiative India’s first cooperative taxi network Drivers become shareholders and co owners of the platform Aims to provide fair income, transparency, and… Continue reading Bharat Taxi Initiative

Kavachi Volcano

Why in the News? Scientists have reported rare underwater footage showing sharks living inside the crater of Kavachi volcano, near the Solomon Islands. This discovery challenges earlier assumptions about marine survival in extreme volcanic environments. About Kavachi Volcano A shallow submarine volcano located in the South Pacific Ocean Situated south of Vangunu Island in the… Continue reading Kavachi Volcano

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Why in the News? The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, extended greetings to all personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal on its Raising Day. About Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Formerly known as Special Service Bureau Established: 15 March 1963 Background: Formed after the Sino Indian Conflict of 1962 Force Type: Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) Administrative… Continue reading Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

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