Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
Why in the News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called for an all-party meeting on March 5 to… Continue reading Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
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Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs
The Union Budget 2025-26 focuses on inclusive development, prioritizing the needs of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Big Boost… Continue reading Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs
‘Kundi’ Traditional Water Harvesting
Why in the News? With summers nearing, the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan particularly in Churu, Jaisalmer, and Barmer… Continue reading ‘Kundi’ Traditional Water Harvesting
[pib] Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
Why in the News? The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) recently organized Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony… Continue reading [pib] Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
National Science Day
Why in the News? February 28 is observed as National Science Day in India to commemorate the discovery of the… Continue reading National Science Day
Species in news: Doomsday Fish
Why in the News? Recent sightings of the rare oarfish, also known as the “Doomsday Fish,” near the shores of… Continue reading Species in news: Doomsday Fish
[28th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty
PYQ Relevance: Q)To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in… Continue reading [28th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty
Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
Why in the News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called for an all-party meeting on March 5 to… Continue reading Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
The SEC and Hague Service Convention
Why in the News? On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Secuirty and Exchange commission asked the Indian government under the… Continue reading The SEC and Hague Service Convention
Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?
PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Jurisdiction of Lokpal Supreme Court Stays Lokpal’s Order On February 20, 2025, a Special Bench of the… Continue reading Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?
PUNCH Mission
Why in the News? NASA is set to launch the Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission on… Continue reading PUNCH Mission
[pib] Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
Why in the News? The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released… Continue reading [pib] Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
One Nation One Port Initiative
Why in the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched the “One Nation, One Port Process”… Continue reading One Nation One Port Initiative
Chandra Shekhar Azad and his Contributions
Why in the News? Leaders from across the political spectrum paid tributes to the freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on… Continue reading Chandra Shekhar Azad and his Contributions
[27th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops
PYQ Relevance: Q) “In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for Development”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)… Continue reading [27th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops
A leap backward for maternity entitlements
Why in the News? All pregnant women in India are entitled to maternity benefits, yet the majority have not received… Continue reading A leap backward for maternity entitlements
Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules?
Why in the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plans to complete public consultations on the draft… Continue reading Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules?
What is the Tea Horse Road?
Why in the News? Recently, China’s Ambassador to India highlighted the historical significance of ‘Tea Horse Road’ in fostering Sino-Indian… Continue reading What is the Tea Horse Road?
Ultra-Conserved Elements (UCEs) in DNA
Why in the News? Researchers have discovered a reason why certain segments of the human and mouse genomes (Tra2b gene)… Continue reading Ultra-Conserved Elements (UCEs) in DNA
Over 70% Farmers still use Cash to sell their Produce
Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) survey on agricultural transactions reveals that cash remains the primary… Continue reading Over 70% Farmers still use Cash to sell their Produce
