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150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Why in the News? In his Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon citizens to commemorate 150 years of our national song “Vande Mataram”. About Vande Mataram: Overview: Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay around 1875, originally in Sanskrit (Bengali script) and later included in his novel Anandamath (1882), depicting the Sannyasi Rebellion… Continue reading 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Why in the News? The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has begun the wet commissioning of the first 250 MW unit of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), India’s largest hydropower installation. About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP): Overview: A run-of-the-river hydroelectric project located on the Subansiri River at Gerukamukh, straddling Arunachal Pradesh and Assam… Continue reading Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Why in the News? The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar as Padma-style national awards for excellence in science, technology, and innovation. Key Highlights of 2025 Awards: Vigyan Ratna: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (posthumously) – astrophysicist and cosmologist known for the Hoyle–Narlikar theory. Vigyan Shri: Eight scientists including Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Yusuf M.… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

Google’s C2S-Scale AI Model

Why in the News? Google DeepMind and Google Research has unveiled Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B (C2S-Scale), an AI model based on the Gemma family, marking a major advance in scientific research. About C2S-Scale: Overview: It is a large-language-model (LLM) foundation system created by Google Research, Google DeepMind, and Yale University, designed to interpret the language of cells… Continue reading Google’s C2S-Scale AI Model

[25th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Respect the health rights of India’s children

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss. Linkage: Just as maternal and geriatric health require targeted policies, this article highlights the urgent need for child specific pharmaceutical regulation, reinforcing that… Continue reading [25th October 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Respect the health rights of India’s children

Trouble in ‘Soy State’-The Brewing Crisis in Madhya Pradesh’s Soybean Sector

Introduction Madhya Pradesh contributes nearly 60% of India’s soybean output, earning its title as the Soy State. However, falling yields, poor returns, and uncertain government support are driving young farmers away from cultivation. The state, which once symbolized India’s success in expanding oilseed production, from 300,000 hectares in the 1970s to over 12 million hectares… Continue reading Trouble in ‘Soy State’-The Brewing Crisis in Madhya Pradesh’s Soybean Sector

[pib] National Blockchain Framework

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in the PIB Explainers. About National Blockchain Framework (NBF): Launched: September 2024 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with a ₹64.76 crore budget. Objective: Establish a unified, secure, and scalable blockchain architecture for governance and public service delivery.… Continue reading [pib] National Blockchain Framework

Gyan Bharatam Mission 

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Culture will formalise partnerships with around 20 institutions under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a flagship national initiative for manuscript conservation, digitisation, and research. About Gyan Bharatam Mission: Overview: It is a flagship national mission of the Ministry of Culture (GoI) to preserve, digitise, and promote India’s manuscript… Continue reading Gyan Bharatam Mission 

Makhana (Fox Nut) Cultivation in India

Why in the News? The Prime Minister called the National Makhana Board a “revolution” in India’s farm value chain, aiming to formalise and commercialise makhana cultivation. National Makhana Board (NMB) Objective: To enhance production, processing, value addition, and export competitiveness of makhana (fox nut) through a structured national framework. Establishment: Constituted in 2025 under the… Continue reading Makhana (Fox Nut) Cultivation in India

[24th October 2025] The Hindu Oped: The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2025] The reform process in the United Nations remains unaccomplished because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance. Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard. Linkage: UN is an important and recurring UPSC theme, often asked through its agencies… Continue reading [24th October 2025] The Hindu Oped: The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility

Should India take global leadership on climate change?

Introduction Global momentum on climate change is waning. The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the EU’s cautious stance, and Brazil’s focus on implementation have created a leadership vacuum. India, backed by consistent domestic policies and credible renewable achievements, is being viewed as a stabilising force in climate negotiations. Current Global Context and India’s Position… Continue reading Should India take global leadership on climate change?

How do monsoons affect Tamil Nadu?

Introduction Tamil Nadu’s northeast monsoon, traditionally spanning October to December, has arrived early for the second consecutive year, bringing intense and localized rainfall. While excess rainfall was once viewed as a boon for agriculture and water storage, climate change has made “excess” a liability, causing flash floods, crop destruction, and structural damage. The situation is… Continue reading How do monsoons affect Tamil Nadu?

Saranda’s Forests and the case for a ‘Sanctuary’ before Supreme Court

Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), directed the Jharkhand government to submit an undertaking to notify a new wildlife sanctuary in the Saranda Forest, West Singhbhum district. Judicial Background and Case Chronology: Origin: Stemmed from NGT’s July 2022 order directing Jharkhand to notify Saranda… Continue reading Saranda’s Forests and the case for a ‘Sanctuary’ before Supreme Court

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