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Not business as usual: On upholding India’s reputation for quality drugs

Why in the News? The pharmacy of the Global South is facing a reputation crisis after cough syrups made by Indian pharmaceutical companies were found to contain harmful levels of diethylene glycol and/or ethylene glycol. Why is the pharmacy of the Global South facing a reputation crisis? Quality Control Failures and Contaminated Products: Gambia (2022):… Continue reading Not business as usual: On upholding India’s reputation for quality drugs

Battle of Karnal (1739)

Why in the News? On February 24, 1739, the Battle of Karnal marked a turning point in the history of Mughal empire. About Battle of Karnal  The Battle of Karnal on February 24, 1739, saw Nadir Shah’s Persian army defeat Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ‘Rangila’ in under three hours. Despite having 300,000 soldiers, the Mughal… Continue reading Battle of Karnal (1739)

Rupee-Dollar Swap Auction

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap auction on February 28, 2025, aimed at injecting durable rupee liquidity into the banking system. This 3-year forex swap is expected to inject ₹86,000 crore into the banking system at a time when there is a liquidity deficit… Continue reading Rupee-Dollar Swap Auction

[pib] Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation

Why in the News? India has taken over the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation from Bangladesh at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Male, Maldives. What is BOBP-IGO? BOBP-IGO is a regional fisheries body promoting sustainable fisheries management and improving the livelihoods of small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal region.… Continue reading [pib] Bay of Bengal (BOB) Inter-Governmental Organisation

India’s Fertilizer Challenges

Note4Students: Due to global conflicts, India faces critical challenges in securing its fertilizer supply, bringing the fertilizer sector back into focus. PYQs have highlighted various agricultural supply chain issues, including irrigation and crop diversification. But this war hits global supply chains in more ways than one. As an aspirant, you can include fertilizer and agri… Continue reading India’s Fertilizer Challenges

[24th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What has SC previously ruled on gag orders?

PYQ Relevance: Q) What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2014)   Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on “freedom of speech and expression”… Continue reading [24th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: What has SC previously ruled on gag orders?

Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance

Why in the News? Prime Minister witnessed the largest-ever Jhumur dance performance in Guwahati, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Assam’s tea industry. What are Tea Tribes/Tea Garden Communities of Assam? The Tea Tribes or Tea Garden Communities of Assam are descendants of laborers brought by the British in the 19th century to work in… Continue reading Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance

Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement

Why in the News? On February 23, 2025, farmers protesting at the Punjab and Haryana borders are observing Pagri Sambhal Diwas in honor of Ajit Singh, a freedom fighter, revolutionary, and Bhagat Singh’s paternal uncle. About the Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement (1907) The Pagri Sambhal Jatta movement was a peasant uprising in Punjab against the… Continue reading Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement

What are Zonal Councils?

Why in the News? Union Home Minister chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune. About Zonal Councils in India: Details Origin & Purpose Proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1956 to promote cooperation among states after reorganization. Established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, with the goal of resolving inter-state disputes and… Continue reading What are Zonal Councils?

First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole Area made from Chandrayaan Data

Why in the News? Astronomers are studying the first detailed geological map of the Moon’s South Pole, created by India’s Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander, which landed on August 23, 2023. About the Geological Map of the Moon’s South Pole: First High-Resolution Map: This map is created by PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University, and ISRO, using data from… Continue reading First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole Area made from Chandrayaan Data

[22nd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

PYQ Relevance: Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (UPSC CSE 2017) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Prelims have focused on ‘appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India’ (in 2017), and  ‘Arbitration and Conciliation’ (2015). Every Chief Justice… Continue reading [22nd February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Converting court case backlogs into treasure troves

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