The academic link between Nepal and India
Why in the News? On February 16, a third-year female student from Nepal died by suicide at Kalinga Institute of… Continue reading The academic link between Nepal and India
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Successful PHTA Test of ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine
Why in the News? ISRO successfully conducted a hot test on the semi-cryogenic engine (SE2000), a key step towards finalizing… Continue reading Successful PHTA Test of ISRO’s Semi-Cryogenic Engine
UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
Why in the News? In December 2024, a 500 kg metal object crashed in Makueni County, Kenya, highlighting the growing… Continue reading UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
Wolly Mammoth Traits in Mice using Gene Editing
Why in the News? Recently, Colossal Biosciences has created a “Woolly Mouse” by editing seven genes in mice embryos to… Continue reading Wolly Mammoth Traits in Mice using Gene Editing
J&K to promote Bangus Valley near LoC for Ecotourism
Why in the News? The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced new ecotourism policies for Bangus Valley, a scenic yet… Continue reading J&K to promote Bangus Valley near LoC for Ecotourism
[6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy
PYQ Relevance: Q)Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable… Continue reading [6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy
U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2: Trump
Why in the News? U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the high tariffs imposed by India and other countries, calling them… Continue reading U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2: Trump
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Why in the News? Punjab has fully utilized ₹4,713 crore allocated under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), making it the… Continue reading Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Suspension of MLAs
Why in the News? An MLA was suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for praising and justifying the actions of Mughal… Continue reading Suspension of MLAs
[pib] Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LHDCS)
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).… Continue reading [pib] Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LHDCS)
[pib] Phase-III of Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
Why in the News? Lok Sabha Speaker launched the third phase of the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan, a campaign aimed at… Continue reading [pib] Phase-III of Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
Remodelling the UAE-India aviation partnership
Why in the News? The UAE’s potential role in supporting India’s ambition to become a global aviation powerhouse has been… Continue reading Remodelling the UAE-India aviation partnership
What is Wallace Line?
Why in the News? In the 19th century, English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace observed a sharp shift in biodiversity as… Continue reading What is Wallace Line?
Navratna Status for IRCTC and IRFC
Why in the News? The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) have… Continue reading Navratna Status for IRCTC and IRFC
Species in News: Marbled Cat
Why in the News? The elusive marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata) has been spotted in Dehing Patkai National Park in Assam’s… Continue reading Species in News: Marbled Cat
SC seeks measures against ‘vulgarity’ online
Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Central Government, to… Continue reading SC seeks measures against ‘vulgarity’ online
Australia, the partner for India’s growth trajectory
Why in the News? Australia is confident in India’s promising economic future, anticipating it will become the world’s third-largest economy… Continue reading Australia, the partner for India’s growth trajectory
First Comprehensive Survey of River Dolphins in India
Why in the News? India’s first-ever comprehensive river dolphin survey conducted under Project Dolphin (2020) has estimated a population of… Continue reading First Comprehensive Survey of River Dolphins in India
MISHTI Scheme
Why in the News? Gujarat has emerged as the national leader in mangrove afforestation, covering 19,020 hectares in just two… Continue reading MISHTI Scheme
What is Planetary Alignment?
Why in the News? On February 29, 2024, skywatchers worldwide witnessed a rare planetary alignment (parade) with seven planets—Mars, Jupiter,… Continue reading What is Planetary Alignment?
