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Voyager Tardigrades Experiment

Why in the News? As part of his upcoming two-week stay on the International Space Station (ISS) under Axiom-4 Mission, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct the Voyager Tardigrades experiment. What are Tardigrades? Tardigrades, also called “water bears” or “moss piglets”, are microscopic aquatic animals that have existed for around 600 million years. They are… Continue reading Voyager Tardigrades Experiment

Magnetic Isolation and Concentration Cryo-electron Microscopy (MagIC)

Why in the news? Researchers from Rockefeller University introduced MagIC, a new method that allows cryo-EM to work with samples up to 100 times more dilute, making it easier to study rare or hard-to-purify molecules. About Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM): Cryo-EM is a powerful microscope method used by scientists to see the 3D shapes of very… Continue reading Magnetic Isolation and Concentration Cryo-electron Microscopy (MagIC)

KATRIN Experiment sets strongest Limit on Neutrino Mass

Why in the News? The Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN) in Germany has achieved a major breakthrough in the search to measure the mass of the neutrino. What are Neutrinos? Neutrinos are tiny, electrically neutral subatomic particles with an extremely small mass. They come in 3 types (or “flavours”): electron, muon, and tau neutrinos. Neutrinos… Continue reading KATRIN Experiment sets strongest Limit on Neutrino Mass

[10th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Empowering women in agriculture for food security

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? Linkage: Women’s empowerment and the critical need to incorporate gender concerns into programme design and implementation. The article extensively discuss how empowering women in agriculture is fundamental… Continue reading [10th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Empowering women in agriculture for food security

Tighten the process: On the Election Commission of India, election processes

Why in the News? After the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, raised serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of how the elections were conducted. What are the concerns about voter roll changes in Maharashtra? Abnormal Increase in Voter Numbers: Over 39 lakh new voters… Continue reading Tighten the process: On the Election Commission of India, election processes

HKU5 Bat Viruses pose potential Pandemic Risk

Why in the News? A new study warns that HKU5 bat coronaviruses, closely related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), are just one mutation away from infecting humans. Back2Basics: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) that was… Continue reading HKU5 Bat Viruses pose potential Pandemic Risk

Kashmir Merino: India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep

Why in the News? Researchers at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) have successfully created India’s first gene-edited sheep—a Kashmir Merino breed. About Kashmir Merino Sheep: Overview: Kashmir Merino is a high-quality domestic sheep breed known for its fine wool and ability to thrive in cold climates. Genetics: It was developed by crossbreeding… Continue reading Kashmir Merino: India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep

[9th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: New study makes controversial weather-tweaking idea more realistic

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2022] Discuss global warming and mention its effects on the global climate. Explain the control measures to bring down the level of greenhouse gases which cause global warming, in the light of the Kyoto Protocol, 1997. Linkage: The article highlight that the world needs to “lower its dependence on fossil fuels” because… Continue reading [9th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: New study makes controversial weather-tweaking idea more realistic

BIMSTEC at a Crossroads: Can India Drive the Change ?

N4S: UPSC has asked questions from  themes like BIMSTEC by linking old groupings like SAARC with emerging ones like BIMSTEC. The 2022 question on BIMSTEC vs SAARC is a perfect example. The challenge for aspirants is not the lack of facts—it’s the struggle to connect headlines with deeper foreign policy themes. They remember the Bangkok… Continue reading BIMSTEC at a Crossroads: Can India Drive the Change ?

In news: President’s Rule

Why in the News? Despite the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with fresh instances of violence being reported. What is President’s Rule? About: It is the situation where the central government takes over a state’s administration due to the failure of constitutional machinery, as per Article 356… Continue reading In news: President’s Rule

Evidence of Pre-Harappan Human Presence discovered in Rann of Kutch

Why in the News? IIT Gandhinagar researchers have found evidence that humans lived in the Great Rann of Kutch 5,000 years before the Harappans, likely as coastal hunter-gatherers. About the Khadir Island Sites: Location: Khadir Island (Khadir Beyt) is in the Great Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, near the well-known Harappan site of Dholavira. Geographic Context:… Continue reading Evidence of Pre-Harappan Human Presence discovered in Rann of Kutch

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