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[25th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S.’s heavy duty attack on Iran’s nuke sites

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: “Operation Midnight Hammer: B-2 Bombers Strike Iran’s Nuclear Facilities,” details a significant event where the “U.S. military carried out precision strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities,… Continue reading [25th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S.’s heavy duty attack on Iran’s nuke sites

The need for gender equity in urban bureaucracy

Why in the News? India’s cities will host over 800 million people by 2050. While women’s role in local politics has grown, urban bureaucracies still lack gender balance, which limits truly inclusive urban development. What challenges hinder women’s inclusion in urban bureaucracy despite higher political representation? Male-Dominated Administrative Structure: Despite 46% representation of women in… Continue reading The need for gender equity in urban bureaucracy

In-Body CAR T-Cell Therapy

Why in the News? A new study published in Science journal shows that “In-Body CAR T-Cell Therapy” marks a breakthrough by enabling direct immune cell reprogramming for faster, safer treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. What is CAR T-Cell Therapy? Overview: CAR T-cell therapy is a treatment where a patient’s own T cells are genetically… Continue reading In-Body CAR T-Cell Therapy

Climate Threat Emerging from Rising Evaporative Demand and Thirstwaves

Why in the News? Scientists have coined a new term, “thirstwave”, to describe spikes in evaporative demand, where a warmer atmosphere draws more water from plants, soil, and trees. What is Evaporative Demand? Definition: Evaporative demand is the measure of how much water the atmosphere can potentially absorb from land, plants, and water surfaces if… Continue reading Climate Threat Emerging from Rising Evaporative Demand and Thirstwaves

What is the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) Alliance?

Why in the News? The IBAT Alliance, a coalition of leading global conservation bodies, announced a record $2.5 million investment in biodiversity data for the year 2024, more than double the amount in 2023. About Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT): What is it: IBAT is a web-based biodiversity mapping and reporting platform launched in 2008… Continue reading What is the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) Alliance?

[24th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s role in the U.S.-West Asia calculus

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: This question directly addresses a central component of the “U.S.-West Asia calculus”—the US-Iran dynamic. The article explicitly states that the U.S. conducted military strikes against Iranian nuclear… Continue reading [24th June 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan’s role in the U.S.-West Asia calculus

India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths

Why in the News? The growing trade war between the U.S. and China, marked by rising tariffs, has drawn attention to rare earth elements and critical minerals. What is the role of critical minerals in key industries? Clean Energy and Digital Technologies: Critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt are essential for lithium-ion batteries,… Continue reading India needs a strategy to deal with China’s restrictions on exports of rare earths

50 Years of National Emergency

Why in the News? On June 26, 2025, India marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, imposed in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. What is National Emergency? (Article 352) Definition: A national emergency is a constitutional provision under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution. Grounds for Proclamation: It can be proclaimed by the… Continue reading 50 Years of National Emergency

[pib] ‘NAVYA’ Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls

Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has launched the NAVYA initiative. About the ‘NAVYA’ Initiative: Overview: NAVYA stands for Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls. Nodal Agencies: It is a joint pilot initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of… Continue reading [pib] ‘NAVYA’ Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls

Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple

Why in the News? Pilgrims have begun arriving in Guwahati, Assam, for the Ambubachi Mela, held annually at the Kamakhya Temple, one of the most sacred centres of Tantric Shaktism in India. About Ambubachi Mela: Festival Overview: Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fertility festival celebrated at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. Timing and… Continue reading Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple

WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

Why in the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released its “State of the Climate in Asia, 2024” report. About the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO): Overview: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that deals with meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. Historical Origin: It was established in… Continue reading WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Can Faith-Owned Land Be Governed Fairly?

Note4Students UPSC loves questions where law and society collide—especially when the Constitution, property rights, and minority institutions intersect. This article takes a complex issue—the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025—and makes it understandable. In past Mains papers, like the 2016 question on the 69th Amendment and Delhi’s federal tensions, UPSC has tested how well aspirants can balance… Continue reading The Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Can Faith-Owned Land Be Governed Fairly?

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