[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
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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
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
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
