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UN Security Council
Context: Despite consistent efforts by India and other countries, the move for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform and expansion has made ‘no progress’ so far. This was… Read More
Context: India reiterated its commitment to conclude FTA with UK during meeting the visiting Secretary of State for Foreign, UK. What is a free trade agreement? Free trade agreements (… Read More
Base Year: A base year is a reference year used to measure important economic indicators like GDP, CPI/WPI, IIP etc. Purpose of Base year Providing a reference point: The base year ser… Read More
Importance Of Both Quad And BRICS
Context: The foreign ministers’ meeting of QUAD nations to be held comes at a time when the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is weakened and its reform nowhere in sight. … Read More
Experiment NOvA
Context: The study of neutrinos is an area of immense current interest among particle physicists and astrophysicists. NOvA is an experiment designed to determine the role of neutrinos in the… Read More
Herder’s Homecoming
Rabari community Explained The Rabari are a nomadic camel-herding people  whose name means "outside the way." Most are Hindus. The Raika are their Muslim counterparts. They are on… Read More
Project PARI
Context: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, on the occasion of 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting, hosted by India for the first time, has initiated Project… Read More
Indus Valley Civilization (IVC)
Context: From referring to the Harappan civilisation as the ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati’ and ‘Indus-Sarasvati’ civilisation, to multiple mentions of the ‘Sarasvati’… Read More
Mashco Piro Tribe
Context: Indigenous rights NGO Survival International has released rare pictures of the Mashco Piro tribespeople, one of the world’s 100-odd uncontacted tribes. Mashco Piro T… Read More
Banga Protests
Context: The recent protests in Bangladesh, which began in early July 2024, are centered around the controversial job quota system in government jobs. This quota system, reintroduced by a Su… Read More
Global Microsoft-CrowdStrike Outage
Context: Recently, a major global IT outage occurred due to a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update affected Windows computers running CrowdStrike's softwar… Read More
Context: Assets under custody of sovereign wealth funds in domestic companies rose by 60% to touch Rs 4.7 lakh crore in the FY 2024. What are Sovereign Wealth Funds? SWFs are special i… Read More
The Green Revolution In Maize
Context - Between 1999-2000 and 2023-24, its annual output has more than tripled, from 11.5 to over 35 million tonnes (mt), with average per-hectare yields also rising from 1.8 to 3.3 tonnes… Read More
Context: With the government planning to launch the U-Win digital vaccination registry on August 15, the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) is set to be significantly strengthened. This… Read More
Context: The Thangka painting is a work of art and also a matter of cultural identity for the Tibetans residing in Majnu Ka Tila, Delhi. The traditional Thangkas are usually small in size an… Read More
Context: After the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, there is a debate around the system of elections in India, and should India go for the Proportional representation system in place… Read More
Context: The securities regulator, Sebi, is proposing a new investment option for those willing to take on more risk in exchange for potentially higher returns. This new category aims to bri… Read More
About Agarwood Agarwood, also known as oud, aloeswood, or gaharu, is a highly valuable and fragrant resinous wood formed in the heartwood of Aquilaria trees. It is an evergreen tree that… Read More
Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will launch its “one scientist, one product” programme to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husb… Read More
Kukrail Reserve Forest
Context: Adityanath allays razing fears of families living in ‘marked’ houses on Kukrail floodplain. Kukrail Reserve Forest explained Location and History Established: P… Read More
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Context: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that it has developed guidelines for funding of testing facilities, infrastructure and institutional support for the developme… Read More
African Elephant
Context: Shankar (lone African Elephant) may be called sick but scientifically it is undergoing a condition called ‘musth’ which began in the last week of June. Musth: (of a m… Read More
Context: EEG, or electroencephalography, measures brain electrical activity and celebrates its 100th anniversary. Invented by Hans Berger in 1924, EEG captures neuron activity via scalp elec… Read More
Context: In Gujarat, six children have died of suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection. So far, a total of 12 suspected cases have been reported. What is CHPV infection and how is it… Read More
Context: Researchers in UK have dated the existence of Last Universal Common Ancestor from which all life forms evolved using the theory of molecular clock. Theories of origin of life on… Read More
Context: In the ongoing parliament session, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha has expunged the remarks of Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. In Lok Sabha, parts of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s r… Read More
Context: The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute mandated to execute India’s scientific deep-drilling programme. Under BGRL… Read More
Context: Bank deposits in India up to Rs 5 lakh is insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. This provides a degree of safety to bank depositors. About Deposit In… Read More
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
Context: In a rare event, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket recently suffered a failure in its upper stage engine that left 20 Starlink internet satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit. The r… Read More
Context: Foxnuts (makhana) are in demand as a ‘super snack’, with its prices soaring in domestic and international markets since 2019.  About foxnuts (Makhana) It is c… Read More
NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index
Context: According to the NITI Aayog's 4th edition of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) India Index 2023-24, India's overall Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) score increased to 71 in 20… Read More
Context: Division bench of Supreme Court has held that a Muslim woman is entitled to seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC, a secular legislation even if they were… Read More
Context: Peter Drucker famously said, “Only what gets measured gets managed.” The problems of social groups that have been historically discriminated against (be it by caste, rac… Read More
Context: India has made remarkable strides in lifting millions out of multidimensional poverty, yet inequality among various caste groups persists. Despite the Constitution’s aboli… Read More
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), facilitated by the World Bank, is a landmark transboundary water-sharing mechanism between India and Pakistan. But disagreements persist. In… Read More
Project Zorawar Light Tank
Context: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed initial internal trials of the indigenous light tank to called ‘Zorawar LT’.  About Project… Read More
Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves
Context: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu visited Udayagiri caves, situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. About Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: The caves are situated on two adjacent h… Read More
Regenerative Braking System
What is a Regenerative Braking System?  A regenerative braking system is a technology used in electric and hybrid vehicles to recover the kinetic energy of the vehicle that would oth… Read More
Graphene
What is Graphene? Graphene is an allotrope of carbon, alongside diamond and graphite. It consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern. Known for its excep… Read More
What Is The Internet Archive?
Context: Internet Archive (IA) is embroiled in a major legal challenge as it faces off against traditional publishers accusing it of copyright violations. The free digital library is fightin… Read More
Context: A recent case of a couple being flogged at a Kangaroo court in Chopra (West Bengal) because of alleged extramarital affair has brought back the debate on kangaroo courts and vigilan… Read More
Context: As the procurement of new submarines under P-75I goes on, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on the design and development of… Read More
Aphelion
Context: Earth reaches aphelion every July. This year it did so on the 5th of July. About Aphelion Aphelion is the point in the orbit of a celestial body (like a planet or comet) that… Read More
East Coast Rail Link
Overview of ECRL Project Description: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is a 665-km railway project in Malaysia connecting Kota Bharu to Port Klang, aimed at enhancing economic connectivity… Read More
Dengue
Context: With the onset of monsoon and flooding in Delhi-NCR, the city has reported more dengue cases in 2024 as compared to the previous five years. However, the figure can be attributed to… Read More
Context: The executive and governing boards of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), a high-level body conceived to give strategic direction to scientific research in India has… Read More
Zika Virus
Context: In response to reported cases of the Zika virus in parts of Maharashtra, the Union Health Ministry issued a nationwide advisory, emphasizing the importance of continuous vigilance… Read More
Context: Delhi LG has sanctioned the prosecution of Activist Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged st… Read More
Water Hyacinth
Context: Water hyacinths cover a vast portion of the Vembanad lake at Kumarakom in Kottayam district of Kerala. This invasive species is detrimental to fish and other aquatic species, and al… Read More
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined Project Nexus. a multilateral international initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast Paymen… Read More
Urban Flooding
About Urban Flooding Urban flooding has become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities (Chennai floods, most recent in Hyderabad), with an increasing impact on life, property… Read More
Mudras In Buddhism
Context: ‘Abhaya Mudra’, the gesture depicted with raised open palm that is commonly understood as conveying reassurance and a freedom from fear was invoked by the Leader of Oppo… Read More
Context: A new variety of advanced Bt cotton (Ht Bt or BG III) is undergoing trials for commercial cultivation. Expected to reduce production costs and expand cotton cultivation, benefiting… Read More
Context: Recently, an investigation highlighted anomalies related to hiring of women employees in Apple iPhone maker Foxconn assembly plant in Tamilnadu. It was alleged that married women&rs… Read More
Activated Carbon
Context: Indian researchers have devised a method to produce activated carbon from coconut husks which are a major agricultural residue in Kerala, suitable for supercapacitor fabrication.&nb… Read More
Context: After the election results, NDA allies raised the issue of Agnipath and called for a discussion on it. The government is open to changes and discussions are on. About Agnipath Yo… Read More
Context: Opposition is planning adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over the issue of NEET exam issue. About Adjournment: A session of Parliament consists of many meetings. Each meeting of… Read More
Context: The mainland serow, has been recorded at the lowest elevation beyond Bhutan, its natural home. About mainland serow:  It is a mammal that appears somewhere between a goat… Read More
Global Gender Gap Index, 2024
Context: In the 2024 edition of the Global Gender Gap Index, India ranks 129th out of 146 countries surveyed, positioning it 18th from the bottom. Key findings of Global Gender Gap Index… Read More
Context: In the recently formed NDA cabinet under Modi 3.0, Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s appointment to head both the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and the Minist… Read More
Potassium Cyanide
How does potassium cyanide cause sudden death? Potassium cyanide when consumed causes death by gradually arresting the supply of oxygen to our body’s cells by forming complexes with… Read More
Context: Impending elections for the Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker Post in 18th Lok Sabha About Deputy Speaker: Article 95(1) of the Constitution of India talks about the offic… Read More
Context: It has been 4 years since Galwan valley clashes in which the Forces of China and India locked horns in the high altitudes of Himalayas. As PM Modi has returned to power for the thir… Read More
Brahmos Missile
Context: Philippines envoy has called Brahmos as a game changer for Philippines. About Brahmos: Supersonic BrahMos missile: BrahMos is the fastest cruise missile in the wo… Read More
Context: The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46), that was held in Kochi, Kerala last month, it highlighted the debate on Antarctic tourism.  About Antarctic Treaty… Read More
Context: As the newly elected 18th Lok Sabha convenes, Protem Speaker will preside over the House as the other members of the House take oath or affirmation as prescribed in the third schedu… Read More
Context: At least 47 people have died and nearly 100 others are battling for their lives after consuming a methanol-spiked alcohol in Tamil Nadu. What is the alcohol in liquor? Liquor… Read More

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