Centre directs UPSC to withdraw ad for lateral entry into bureaucracy: Why has the policy been criticized?

Why in the News? The Central government asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday, August 20, to cancel… Continue reading

Imports weaken Indian pharma

Why in the News? The government has introduced two import-based initiatives to meet domestic needs, which could potentially dampen the… Continue reading

What is Tera Hertz Spectrum?

Why in the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its recommendations on the Tera Hertz Spectrum. About… Continue reading

Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, 2024

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has been awarded an “A+” rating for the second… Continue reading

Shiveluch Volcano

Why in the News? The Shiveluch Volcano in Russia erupted following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the country’s eastern coast.… Continue reading

WHO investigating new Polio strain in Meghalaya

Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating a suspected new strain of polio in a two-year-old… Continue reading

[21st August 2024] India’s Ethanol Blending Target: Progress, Challenges, and Regional Dynamics

Why in the News? India is on track to achieve its ambitious goal of blending 20% ethanol with petrol by… Continue reading

India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Why in the News? India and Malaysia have elevated their relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ following talks between Prime… Continue reading

A ground plan for sustainable mass employment

Why in the News? The ambitious ₹2 lakh crore employment package aims to create 4.1 crore jobs, but evidence shows… Continue reading

Can blood tests for cancer save more lives?

Why in the News? A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an… Continue reading

Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission

Why in the News? European scientists are preparing to execute a first-of-its-kind ‘Double Slingshot’ orbital maneuver to guide the JUICE… Continue reading

[pib] Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

Why in the News? Many individuals, organizations, and zoos in India currently possess living specimens of exotic animal species listed… Continue reading

What is Quantum Non-Locality?

Why in the News? A recent study published in Physical Review Letters by Indian researchers has revealed that a universal… Continue reading

What is the Hayflick Limit?

Why in the News? Leonard Hayflick, the renowned biomedical researcher who made a discovery about the limits of cell division… Continue reading

What is a Waterspout?

Why in the News? A yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy after being hit by a Waterspout. What… Continue reading

[20th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘livery of India’s freedom’ is under threat

PYQ Relevance:Mains:Q.1 Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during the Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q.2… Continue reading

The path to Viksit Bharat runs through fields

Why in the News? India’s 78th Independence Day is a time to reflect on our significant successes and setbacks. We… Continue reading

Yaks from China stray into eastern Ladakh

Why in the News? Around 40 Chinese yaks ventured into Indian Territory in the “Demchok” area of eastern Ladakh and… Continue reading

[pib] 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

Why in the News? Japanese foreign and defence ministers have arrived in India to participate in the India-Japan 2+2 ministerial… Continue reading

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