Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme
Why in the News? In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister, has introduced the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme to provide… Continue reading Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme
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[pib] What is Geo-Economic Fragmentation?
Why in the News? The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the shift from globalization to geo-economic fragmentation (GEF). Countries are now… Continue reading [pib] What is Geo-Economic Fragmentation?
[1st February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Four years on, Myanmar and its continuing nightmare
PYQ Relevance: Q) Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control… Continue reading [1st February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Four years on, Myanmar and its continuing nightmare
A pragmatic picture: Economic Survey
Why in the News? The Budget session of Parliament has started at a time when India’s economic situation is shifting.… Continue reading A pragmatic picture: Economic Survey
India is heading into a middle income trap
Why in the News? Ahead of the Union Budget, the Congress released a report on January 30, 2025, saying that… Continue reading India is heading into a middle income trap
Supreme Court (SC) bans Manual Scavenging in 6 cities in a writ petition
Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court ordered a complete ban on manual scavenging and unsafe cleaning of sewers… Continue reading Supreme Court (SC) bans Manual Scavenging in 6 cities in a writ petition
CIVIL SERVICES REFORMS : Can Indic Principles address the modern governance challenges ?
Note4Students: India’s civil services, long considered the “steel frame” of governance, are now under increased scrutiny for their ability to… Continue reading CIVIL SERVICES REFORMS : Can Indic Principles address the modern governance challenges ?
Four new sites to get Ramsar Tag
Why in the News? Ahead of World Wetlands Day (February 2nd), the Environment Ministry announced the inclusion of four new… Continue reading Four new sites to get Ramsar Tag
Cannabis Cultivation in India
Why in the News? The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a pilot study for the controlled cultivation of cannabis for… Continue reading Cannabis Cultivation in India
China’s Artificial Sun creates Record in Fusion Research
Why in the News? China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), commonly referred to as the Artificial Sun, has set a… Continue reading China’s Artificial Sun creates Record in Fusion Research
In news: Palar River
Why in the News? The British-era Palar River Anaicut, a masonry check dam built in 1858, is undergoing a major… Continue reading In news: Palar River
[31st January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to settle Sri Lanka’s ethnic problem
PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [31st January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to settle Sri Lanka’s ethnic problem
Cabinet approves Mechanism for procurement of ethanol by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under EBP Programme
Why in the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a revision in the ethanol procurement price… Continue reading Cabinet approves Mechanism for procurement of ethanol by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under EBP Programme
The science is clear, crowd disasters are preventable
Why in the News? This week in India, a tragic crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh claimed the lives of… Continue reading The science is clear, crowd disasters are preventable
India approves Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME manufacturers
Why in the News? The government approved a Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).… Continue reading India approves Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME manufacturers
The Real Impact of Cash Transfers: What’s Working and What Needs Fixing?
Why This? If you’re gearing up for the UPSC exam, you’ve probably read a lot about cash transfer schemes and… Continue reading The Real Impact of Cash Transfers: What’s Working and What Needs Fixing?
[pib] E-Shram Microsites & Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)
Why in the News? Union Minister for Labour & Employment has launched State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram… Continue reading [pib] E-Shram Microsites & Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)
MoEFCC approves Reconstruction of Teesta Dam despite Safety Concerns
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has approved the reconstruction of the… Continue reading MoEFCC approves Reconstruction of Teesta Dam despite Safety Concerns
Asteroid Bennu Samples hold Secrets of Life’s Origins
Why in the News? NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security–Regolith Explorer) mission has delivered samples from asteroid Bennu,… Continue reading Asteroid Bennu Samples hold Secrets of Life’s Origins
Places in news: Kurdistan Region
Why in the News? India has dispatched a humanitarian aid consignment to the Kurdistan region of Iraq. What is the… Continue reading Places in news: Kurdistan Region
