50 Years of Farakka Barrage

Why in the News? It was nearly 50 years ago, that India had completed the construction of the Farakka Barrage.… Continue reading

Exercise ‘AIKEYME’

Why in the News? India is set to strengthen its military and maritime ties with African nations through two significant… Continue reading

Lapis Lazuli and its Ancient Significance

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in ‘The Hindu’. About Lapis Lazuli… Continue reading

[ 24th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The need for universal and equitable health coverage

PYQ Relevance: Question: Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for… Continue reading

Not the only path: On acting against the Maoists

Why in the News? On March 20, 2025, security forces carried out two missions in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, and killed 30… Continue reading

Appointment and Removal of High Court Judges

Why in the News? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has set up a three-member panel to investigate the alleged… Continue reading

Exercise Varuna

Why in the News? India and France recently conducted the 23rd edition of Exercise Varuna, a key bilateral naval exercise… Continue reading

United Nations World Water Development Report, 2025

Why in the News? On March 21, 2025, the United Nations marked the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, and in… Continue reading

[22nd March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Charting a route for IORA under India’s chairship

PYQ Relevance: Question: Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and… Continue reading

India’s marginalised Parliament in budgetary affairs

Why in the News? The current budget process reduces the involvement of elected representatives, weakening democratic accountability. How does the… Continue reading

Judge’s transfer is not related to ‘rumours’: SC

Why in the News? On Friday (March 21, 2025), the Supreme Court stated that false information and rumours were being… Continue reading

PAC flags Failure of Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Why in the News? The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticized the Ministry of Tourism for the poor execution of… Continue reading

India and the Arctic

Why in the News? The Russian Ambassador to India recently stated that Russia views India’s interest in the Arctic as… Continue reading

India ranked 118th on the World Happiness Index

Why in the News? India has improved its position in the World Happiness Report 2025, climbing to 118th place among… Continue reading

Bihar makes fresh demand for Special Category Status

Why in the News? The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar renewed its demand for Special Category Status (SCS) before the… Continue reading

[21st March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: How do habitual offender laws discriminate?

PYQ Relevance: Q Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits… Continue reading

The assault on multilateralism and international law

Why in the News? The US’s independent actions could lead to global pushback, but they also create an opportunity for… Continue reading

The challenge of policing digital giants

Why in the News? On November 18, 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a fine of ₹213.14 crore… Continue reading

Spring Equinox, 2025

Why in the News? March 20 marks the arrival of the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the beginning… Continue reading

Why Pots are integral to understanding Culture?

Why in the News? This newscard is an excerpt and extension of the original article published in the Indian Express.… Continue reading

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