Gender gap in household chores persists in urban India
Why in the News? More urban women have paid jobs but still handle most household work. Though more men now… Continue reading Gender gap in household chores persists in urban India
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Tribhuvandas Patel: the Father of Cooperative Movement
Why in the News? The Lok Sabha recently passed a Bill to establish Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, in… Continue reading Tribhuvandas Patel: the Father of Cooperative Movement
[pib] Exercise INIOCHOS 25
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force will participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-25 hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at… Continue reading [pib] Exercise INIOCHOS 25
Supreme Court relief to Pratapgarhi: Can’t be so shaky on our basics over a poem or stand-up comedy
Why in the News? The Supreme Court quashed the FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, stating that even if many… Continue reading Supreme Court relief to Pratapgarhi: Can’t be so shaky on our basics over a poem or stand-up comedy
Massive Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
Why in the News? A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with its epicentre near Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city.… Continue reading Massive Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
Tri-services Exercise Prachand Prahaar
Why in the News? The Indian Army conducted a Tri-Service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, called ‘Prachand Prahaar’, in the high-altitude… Continue reading Tri-services Exercise Prachand Prahaar
[28th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S. defence ties — India needs to keep its eyes open
PYQ Relevance: Question: What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability… Continue reading [28th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: U.S. defence ties — India needs to keep its eyes open
Should the free movement regime between India and Myanmar remain?
Why in the News? In February 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to end the Free Movement Regime… Continue reading Should the free movement regime between India and Myanmar remain?
SAHYOG must adhere to the safeguards and procedures in Section 69A of IT Act
Why in the News? Social media platform X told the Delhi High Court that it cannot be forced to join… Continue reading SAHYOG must adhere to the safeguards and procedures in Section 69A of IT Act
Who was Rana Sanga (1484–1527)?
Why in the News? A recent statement by an MP in Parliament labelling Rajput ruler Rana Sanga a “traitor,” has… Continue reading Who was Rana Sanga (1484–1527)?
Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act
Why in the News? Opposition parties have raised concerns over the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, demanding the… Continue reading Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act
India BioEconomy Report
Why in the News? The India BioEconomy Report has pegged the value of India’s bioeconomy in 2024 at more than… Continue reading India BioEconomy Report
GAIA Mission
Why in the News? The European Space Agency (ESA) officially shut down its Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA) Mission,… Continue reading GAIA Mission
[27th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The issue is about the ‘quality’ of India’s publications
PYQ Relevance: Question: “Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized.… Continue reading [27th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The issue is about the ‘quality’ of India’s publications
The CBSE’s ‘two-exam scheme’ overcomplicates things
Why in the News? Recently, CBSE plans to let Class 10 students take their board exams twice a year (in… Continue reading The CBSE’s ‘two-exam scheme’ overcomplicates things
SC stays HC’s ‘inhuman’ remarks on rape bid
Why in the News? On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Supreme Court put a hold on an Allahabad High Court… Continue reading SC stays HC’s ‘inhuman’ remarks on rape bid
How Sir Syed reconciled Faith with Reason?
Why in the News? March 27 is the death anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a prominent 19th-century reformer and… Continue reading How Sir Syed reconciled Faith with Reason?
Govt discontinues Gold Monetization Scheme
Why in the News? The Centre has decided to discontinue the Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) starting from March 26, 2025,… Continue reading Govt discontinues Gold Monetization Scheme
DRDO tests Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM)
Why in the News? The DRDO has successfully tested the Vertically- Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) for the Indian Navy.… Continue reading DRDO tests Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM)
[26th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is an in-house inquiry conducted?
PYQ Relevance: Question: Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it,… Continue reading [26th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How is an in-house inquiry conducted?
