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AMCA Project

Why in the News? The defence minister has cleared the execution model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, where Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) must now compete with private companies for the production contract under a new industry partnership model. About the AMCA Project: Overview: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is India’s fifth-generation… Continue reading AMCA Project

TR1 Cells: The Hidden Warriors in Malaria Immunity

Why in the News? Scientists at Stanford University discovered that TR1 cells play a dominant role in fighting malaria reinfections. Understanding the Body’s Immune Response: What is the Immune System? It’s the body’s defence system that protects us from infections like malaria. First Defence: The skin and body surfaces block germs from entering. Innate Immunity:… Continue reading TR1 Cells: The Hidden Warriors in Malaria Immunity

[28th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The silver jubilee of a Strategic Partnership

PYQ Relevance:  [UPSC 2019] The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment. Linkage: The term “strategic partnership” in the context of India’s relationship with another major country (Japan).… Continue reading [28th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The silver jubilee of a Strategic Partnership

From Parliament to Party Offices: Is It Time for POSH to Take Charge?

NOTE4STUDENTS: The recent deliberations around applying the POSH Act to political parties highlight an evolving and essential intersection of law, gender justice, and institutional accountability. Often, aspirants overlook nuanced challenges like the lack of specific mechanisms in political setups to handle harassment. While candidates might know the general scope of the POSH Act, the intricacies… Continue reading From Parliament to Party Offices: Is It Time for POSH to Take Charge?

Energy and efficiency: On India and greater energy efficiency mandates

Why in the News? Despite rising power deficits amid urbanisation and climate pressures, India’s UJALA scheme showcases energy efficiency’s impact—saving $10B and 9,500 MW—highlighting efficiency over mere capacity expansion. What challenges does India face in meeting its peak power demand? Rising Peak Demand due to Urbanisation and Climate Change: Rapid urbanisation and increasing use of… Continue reading Energy and efficiency: On India and greater energy efficiency mandates

Bow Echo Storms

Why in the News? New Delhi recently faced a severe thunderstorm with winds up to 100 kmph, forming a bow echo — a crescent-shaped pattern seen on weather radar. About Bow Echo: What is it: A bow echo is a storm pattern on radar that looks like a curved bow, similar to an archer’s bow.… Continue reading Bow Echo Storms

Centre restores RoDTEP Scheme

Why in the News? To boost India’s export strength, the government has restored Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme benefits for eligible exports starting June 1, 2025. Details of the Latest Update: RoDTEP benefits have now been restored for Advance Authorization (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).… Continue reading Centre restores RoDTEP Scheme

Conservation of Dugongs

Why in the News? May 28 is celebrated every year as World Dugong Day. About Dugongs: Species Info: Dugong dugon, also known as sea cows, are herbivorous marine mammals closely related to manatees but live only in saltwater. Habitat: They live in shallow coastal waters and are mainly found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,… Continue reading Conservation of Dugongs

[27th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Focus on heat-resilience despite the monsoon

  PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015- 2030). Linkage: The heat health crisis falls under the broader domain of disaster risk reduction and building resilience, especially considering extreme… Continue reading [27th May 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Focus on heat-resilience despite the monsoon

One Candidate, Multiple Constituencies : A provision challenging electoral fairness ?

NOTE4STUDENTS: Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 is an area that aspirants commonly skip or read superficially. A lack of analysis of the legal provisions is the primary reason. This article takes a focused approach on such a provision: candidates contesting from multiple constituencies—a topic often relegated to the margins of preparation. From case… Continue reading One Candidate, Multiple Constituencies : A provision challenging electoral fairness ?

What is Magnetic Flip-Flop?

Why in the News? In 2024, a soundtrack was released inspired by the Laschamps event, a magnetic flip-flop that occurred 41,000 years ago when Earth’s magnetic field weakened to just 5% and the poles briefly reversed. What is Magnetic Flip-Flop? Definition: A magnetic flip-flop is when Earth’s magnetic poles reverse, with the north and south… Continue reading What is Magnetic Flip-Flop?

New Cambrian sea creature Mosura fentoni discovered in Canada

Why in the News? Scientists have discovered a new sea creature from the Cambrian period named Mosura fentoni, found in Canada’s Burgess Shale, one of the most important fossil sites in the world. About Mosura fentoni: Discovery Site: Mosura fentoni was discovered in Canada’s Burgess Shale, a well-known Cambrian fossil site. Biological Group: It belongs… Continue reading New Cambrian sea creature Mosura fentoni discovered in Canada

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