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PM-WANI Scheme

Why in the News? The TRAI ordered that public Wi-Fi hotspot operators under PM-WANI programme should not be charged more than twice what a residential broadband user paid for setting up a hotspot. What is the PM WANI Scheme? Overview: PM Modi launched the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) in December 2020.… Continue reading PM-WANI Scheme

[18th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran?

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2018] In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation? Linkage: To answer this question effectively, one would need to understand the strategic objectives (Netanyahu’s “endgame”) of the key players involved, particularly Israel and the U.S., concerning Iran’s… Continue reading [18th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What is Netanyahu’s endgame in Iran?

Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution 

Why in the News? In a major study, scientists proved that cold exposure in rice plants can cause changes that improve stress tolerance and are inherited by the next five generations, supporting Lamarck’s old theory. What was Lamarck’s theory of acquired characteristics? This idea was formally presented by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1809, and it was… Continue reading Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution 

[pib] Ancient Assam Fossils Link to Western Ghats Biodiversity 

Why in the News? In Assam’s Makum Coalfield, BSIP scientists found 24–23 million-year-old fossil leaves resembling today’s Nothopegia, now limited to the Western Ghats. About the Nothopegia Fossil Discovery Overview: Palaeo-scientists from Lucknow discovered fossil leaves in the Makum Coalfield of Assam. It dates back 24–23 million years to the late Oligocene epoch. Oldest Known… Continue reading [pib] Ancient Assam Fossils Link to Western Ghats Biodiversity 

What is Project Vishnu? 

Why in the News? India is set to test the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM), an advanced hypersonic missile developed by DRDO under the secretive Project Vishnu. What is Project Vishnu? Overview: Project Vishnu is a top-secret initiative by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop hypersonic missile technologies. Strategic Purpose:… Continue reading What is Project Vishnu? 

Geo-Economic Fragmentation: A New Economic Cold War?

NOTE4STUDENTS: Geo-economic fragmentation is reversing globalization, reshaping trade, investment, and supply chains. UPSC usually asks questions by linking globalization, trade policies, and institutions like WTO to India’s economic and strategic interests. It focuses on how global trends impact India and what policy changes are needed. Aspirants often falter in applying static concepts to current affairs.… Continue reading Geo-Economic Fragmentation: A New Economic Cold War?

[17th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s uneasy balancing act in the Bay of Bengal

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? Linkage: This article highlights India’s efforts to “reinvigorate BIMSTEC” and the significance of the BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Cooperation… Continue reading [17th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s uneasy balancing act in the Bay of Bengal

Water as War: How India Is Rewriting the Rules of the Indus Treaty?

N4S: This article explains the Indus Water Treaty and its recent challenges in clear, simple terms. UPSC often frames questions on such topics by linking them to current geopolitical tensions, legal frameworks, and bilateral relations. For example, previous questions have asked about maritime disputes and the importance of safeguarding navigation, which requires understanding of broader… Continue reading Water as War: How India Is Rewriting the Rules of the Indus Treaty?

Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India

Why in the News? The National Sample Survey Office’s Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey (CAMS) 2022-23 is a landmark initiative that provides the first large-scale assessment of India’s digital landscape at the household and individual level. What does the CAMS 2022–23 reveal about digital access and skills in India? Broadband Access is Widespread but Unequal: 76.3%… Continue reading Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India

In news: Servants of India Society

Why in the News? Pune’s Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) has recently called for a neutral takeover of its parent body, the Servants of India Society (SIS), following allegations of financial irregularities. About Servants of India Society: Founding: It was founded on June 12, 1905, in Pune by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, along with… Continue reading In news: Servants of India Society

Sowa-Rigpa Traditional Medicine

Why in the News? A one-day Samyoga event was organised today at the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, with the participation of experts from 10 states of India. About Sowa-Rigpa: Overview: Sowa-Rigpa, also known as Traditional Tibetan Medicine or the Amchi system, is among the oldest continuously practised medical systems in the world. Origin:… Continue reading Sowa-Rigpa Traditional Medicine

PRASHAD Scheme

Why in the News? The long-awaited Chamundi Hills development project in Karnataka is finally gaining momentum under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme. About the PRASHAD Scheme: Launch: It was launched in 2014–15 by the Ministry of Tourism. Core Objective: It aims to revitalize pilgrimage sites and develop spiritual tourism infrastructure… Continue reading PRASHAD Scheme

Rudrastra UAV passes key army trial. 

Why in the News? India advanced its indigenous defence tech with SDAL’s successful trial of the Hybrid VTOL UAV Rudrastra at Pokhran. About Rudrastra: Rudrastra is an indigenously developed Hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV built by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). The UAV is engineered for deep-strike capabilities, capable of carrying out… Continue reading Rudrastra UAV passes key army trial. 

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