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?
Growth in most Southern States is concentrated in a few districts Why in the News? Economic growth in southern states lagged behind India’s overall growth in 2023-24. Despite a large working… Continue reading Growth in most Southern States is concentrated in a few districts
Revival of Vikramshila University Why in the News? A decade after the resurgence of Nalanda University, the Government of Bihar is now focusing on… Continue reading Revival of Vikramshila University
RBI revises Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines Why in the News? The RBI has issued revised guidelines for Priority Sector Lending (PSL), effective from April 1, 2025,… Continue reading RBI revises Priority Sector Lending (PSL) guidelines
NPCI Launches BHIM 3.0 with Enhanced Features Why in the News? NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched… Continue reading NPCI Launches BHIM 3.0 with Enhanced Features
Govt proposes to abolish Equalization Levy Why in the News? The Centre is considering the withdrawal of the 6% Equalization Levy on online advertisement services provided… Continue reading Govt proposes to abolish Equalization Levy
[25th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: As ice frozen for millennia thaws, Kashmir wakes up to new risks PYQ Relevance: Question: How does the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather… Continue reading [25th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: As ice frozen for millennia thaws, Kashmir wakes up to new risks
China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence Why in the News? India is adopting a conciliatory approach towards China, with improving ties since the 2020 border clashes.… Continue reading China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence
Colossal wastage that is food for thought Why in the News? The UNEP’s Food Waste Index Report 2024 shows that 1.05 billion tonnes of food were wasted… Continue reading Colossal wastage that is food for thought
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) Why in the News? The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) is currently… Continue reading Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)