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Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?

Note4students:  The Indian aviation sector became the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. Big news from the Mains perspective. PYQs analysis gives us 2 possible lines of questioning: upcoming challenges for the sector to maintain the status quo or your comment on the evolution of aviation sector in India.  Avoid writing generic pointers. Standard textbooks won’t… Continue reading Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?

Who was Amir Khusrau?

Why in the News? Recently, PM Modi inaugurated the 25th edition of Jahaan-e-Khusrau, a Sufi music festival held at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, in Khusrau’s honor. Who was Amir Khusrau? Amir Khusrau was born in Patiyali, Uttar Pradesh, to a Turkish father and an Indian mother. He served as a court poet to five Delhi… Continue reading Who was Amir Khusrau?

Dramatic Performances Act, 1876

Why in the News? PM Modi recently questioned why the colonial-era Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, which allowed authorities to ban plays deemed seditious, defamatory, or obscene, remained in force 75 years after independence. What is the Dramatic Performances Act, 1876? The Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, was a colonial-era law enacted by the British to suppress… Continue reading Dramatic Performances Act, 1876

‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1

Why in the News? US’s Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully landed on the Moon, becoming the second private mission to do so and the first to land upright. What is ‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1? Blue Ghost Mission 1 is a private lunar landing mission by Firefly Aerospace under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services… Continue reading ‘Blue Ghost’ Mission 1

[1st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The steps that will shape India’s AI ambition

PYQ Relevance: Q) The emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution)  (2020) and the development of IT industries  (2021). Despite a skilled workforce, Indian firms often lose… Continue reading [1st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The steps that will shape India’s AI ambition

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 for Women’s Welfare Why Gender Budgeting is Crucial to Tackle Today’s Challenges Gender budgeting is essential to ensure that government spending actively supports women’s economic participation and empowerment. Here’s why: 1. More Women Are Joining… 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 districts largely rely on ‘Kundi’ system of traditional rainwater harvesting. What is Kundi System? Found in Churu, Rajasthan, kundis (or kunds) are traditional rainwater harvesting structures designed for storing drinking water. A circular or rectangular… Continue reading ‘Kundi’ Traditional Water Harvesting

National Science Day

Why in the News? February 28 is observed as National Science Day in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928. It is the only Nobel achieved by an Indian while working in India. About National Science Day National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28… 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 Baja California Sur, Mexico, have sparked speculation and social media frenzy. About the ‘Doomsday Fish’ Japanese Folklore calls the oarfish “Ryugu no tsukai” or “Sea God’s Palace Messenger” and believes its rare appearance signals an… 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 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful? (UPSC CSE 2017)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Election Commission of India (2017) and… Continue reading [28th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty

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 Supreme Court comprising Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, and A.S. Oka addressed a crucial constitutional question: Can the Lokpal of India investigate sitting High Court judges? The issue emerged after the Lokpal, led by former… 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 February 28, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. About the PUNCH Mission PUNCH Mission is a groundbreaking solar mission designed to study the Sun’s corona and solar wind using advanced imaging techniques. It will… Continue reading PUNCH Mission

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