What is the Google ‘monopoly’ antitrust case and how does it affect consumers?

Why in the news? US Federal court ruled Google’s $26 billion payments to default on smartphone browsers violated US antitrust… Continue reading

Cold War nuke tests light up a bug in present-day climate models

Why in the News? A new calculation suggests that climate models might be overestimating how long plants keep carbon before… Continue reading

What is the Nankai Trough?

Why on the News? Japanese authorities have warned its citizens of a ‘megaquake’ and large tsunamis along the Nankai Trough.… Continue reading

What is the Perseid Meteor Shower?

Why in the News? The Perseid meteor shower, which began in July, is currently at its peak activity from August… Continue reading

Neelakurinji included in Red List of threatened species

Why in the News? Neelakurinji has been categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of threatened species for the… Continue reading

Diamond Imprest Licence

Why in the News? Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has introduced Diamond Imprest Licence at the 40th edition of… Continue reading

Why A23a is spinning in its place?

Why in the News? A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, has recently started spinning in place after drifting away from Antarctica… Continue reading

[10th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human… Continue reading

No population Census — in the dark without vital data

Why in the News? Despite growing concerns, India’s decadal Census has been delayed by over three years. In fact, there… Continue reading

[pib] Winners at Olympics, 2024

Why in the News? India has won a total of 6 medals at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris,… Continue reading

Opposition to move No-Confidence Motion against VP

Why in the News? As many as 50 Opposition MPs have reportedly signed a resolution to bring a no-confidence motion… Continue reading

India to roll out BPaL Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB

Why in the News? India is preparing to introduce the BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all patients with… Continue reading

Opposition moves Privilege Motion against Education Minister

Why in the News? The opposition has submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha to initiate privilege proceedings against Union… Continue reading

[pib] Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture… Continue reading

Why Silica Dust could become the ‘New Asbestos’ Health Risk?

Why in the News? UK researchers suggest stricter daily silica dust exposure limits in industries could save 13,000 lives as… Continue reading

[9th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A moment for just transition litigation to take wing

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 “Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of… Continue reading

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya (1944-2024)

Why in the News? Former CM of West Bengal and leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passed away at 80. Who was Buddhadeb… Continue reading

[pib] Project PARI

Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture recently launched Project PARI (Public Art of India) coincided with the 46th… Continue reading

Country’s third largest tiger reserve to come up in Chhattisgarh

Why in the News? Facing a significant decline in its tiger population in recent years, Chhattisgarh on Wednesday approved a… Continue reading

Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics disqualification

Why in the News? Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after the official weigh-in on Wednesday morning,… Continue reading

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