Exercise INDRA 2025
Why in the News? The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2025 between the Indian and Russian navies was held from 28… Continue reading Exercise INDRA 2025
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[4th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The other space race — the geopolitics of satellite net
PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] Can India become a space power by solely relying on its indigenous technology, or is it… Continue reading [4th April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The other space race — the geopolitics of satellite net
Bangladesh events, a reflection of South Asia’s minorities
Why in the News? The removal of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 has raised concerns about violence against Hindus in… Continue reading Bangladesh events, a reflection of South Asia’s minorities
Ramakien Murals of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Why in the News? The Prime Minister has highlighted the release of iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings by Thai Government.… Continue reading Ramakien Murals of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Why Naini Lake is seeing record-low water levels?
Why in the News? Naini Lake, one of Nainital’s key attractions, has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, marking… Continue reading Why Naini Lake is seeing record-low water levels?
GI Tags Awarded in April 2025
Why in the News? Recently, several Geographical Indication (GI) tags have been awarded to unique products, enhancing their protection in… Continue reading GI Tags Awarded in April 2025
50th Anniversary of Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
Why in the News? March 26, 2025, marked the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons… Continue reading 50th Anniversary of Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
What is the Green Credit Programme?
Why in the News? The Green Credit Programme (GCP), launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in… Continue reading What is the Green Credit Programme?
[pib] Exercise Tiger Triumph
Why in the News? The 4th edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, a bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Tiger Triumph
[pib] NITI NCAER States Economic Forum
Why in the News? The Finance Minister is set to launch the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal. About the… Continue reading [pib] NITI NCAER States Economic Forum
Majorana 1 Chip and the Pursuit of Quantum Computing
Why in the News? In December 2024, Microsoft introduced its quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, designed to solve industrial-scale problems… Continue reading Majorana 1 Chip and the Pursuit of Quantum Computing
Fram2 Polar-Orbiting Mission
Why in the News? SpaceX has launched the Fram2 mission, sending four private astronauts on a groundbreaking journey to orbit… Continue reading Fram2 Polar-Orbiting Mission
IISc’s Bacteria-Based Technique for Lunar Habitat Construction
Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed a bacteria-based technique to repair bricks… Continue reading IISc’s Bacteria-Based Technique for Lunar Habitat Construction
[1st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are tensions high in the Arctic?
PYQ Relevance: Question: “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be… Continue reading [1st April 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Why are tensions high in the Arctic?
Among Ministries, Home Affairs ‘dropped’ most assurances
Why in the News? Since 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs made 421 assurances in the Lok Sabha and 338… Continue reading Among Ministries, Home Affairs ‘dropped’ most assurances
Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya
Why in the News? Since February 2025, Buddhists across India have been protesting, demanding the repeal of the Bodh Gaya… Continue reading Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya
Why the Parker Solar Probe is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun?
Why in the News? The Parker Solar Probe made history on December 24, 2024, by coming within 6.1 million kilometers… Continue reading Why the Parker Solar Probe is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun?
Sarhul Festival Celebrations in Jharkhand
Why in the News? On April 1, 2025, tribals in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region will celebrate Sarhul, marking… Continue reading Sarhul Festival Celebrations in Jharkhand
[31st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘3Cs’ that haunt Indian education today
PYQ Relevance: Question: National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure… Continue reading [31st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘3Cs’ that haunt Indian education today
An IJS is an idea whose time has come
Why in the News? Social media has been flooded with memes, and one of the most popular ones says, “For… Continue reading An IJS is an idea whose time has come
