Heat Dome Effect, Extreme Heat Events in India

Heat Dome Effect, Extreme Heat Events in India (2024–2025)

India is experiencing a dramatic surge in extreme heat events, exacerbated by a combination of climate change, urban heat islands (UHIs), and the Heat Dome Effect.

India Surpasses China in Rice Production

India Surpasses China in Rice Production (2024–2025)

India has achieved a significant milestone in agricultural production by overtaking China to become the world’s largest rice producer in the year 2024–25.

Future of BRICS and India’s Leadership Role in Emerging Economies

Future of BRICS and India’s Leadership Role in Emerging Economies (2024–2025)

BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is experiencing a period of strategic transformation, marked by expansion, increasing geopolitical significance, and economic diversification.

Fact-Check Laws & Digital Governance in India

Fact-Check Laws & Digital Governance in India

In the digital age, misinformation (false or misleading information spread deliberately or unintentionally) has become a serious challenge.

Extreme Flooding in India

Extreme Flooding in India

Flooding is a recurring natural disaster in India, particularly affecting states like Assam, Tripura, Wayanad (Kerala), and Manipur due to their geographic and climatic conditions.

Expansion of Informal Workforce

Expansion of Informal Workforce

The Changing Nature of India's Labour Market.

Electric Aircraft Developments & India's Aviation Decarbonization Plan

Electric Aircraft Developments & India's Aviation Decarbonization Plan

The global aviation industry, which contributes approximately 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions and nearly 12% of total transport emissions, faces mounting pressure to decarbonize.

E-Waste Management Laws 2024

E-Waste Management Laws 2024

E-waste contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants, which can pollute soil and water.

Digital Rupee

Digital Rupee

The Digital Rupee (e₹) is India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in December 2022.

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2024 (DPDP Act)

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2024 (DPDP Act)

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2024 (DPDP Act) is a landmark law aimed at safeguarding personal data in India’s rapidly growing digital economy.

Dhanauri and Asan Wetlands

Dhanauri and Asan Wetlands

Wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems, playing a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and hydrological balance.

Delimitation and Census in India(2025)

Delimitation and Census in India (2025)

The upcoming Census of India (2025) and the subsequent Delimitation Exercise (2026) represent one of the most critical political and constitutional turning points in India's post-independence history.

Olive Ridleys’ Great Homecoming

Olive Ridleys’ Great Homecoming

Olive Ridley turtles, scientifically known as Lepidochelys olivacea, are one of the smallest and most abundant sea turtle species in the world.

Cybersecurity Threats to India

Cybersecurity Threats to India

India's rapid digitalization, with one of the largest internet user bases in the world, has significantly increased the country's vulnerability to cyberattacks.

Olive Ridley Turtles: Marine Marvels of Arribada

Olive Ridley Turtles: Marine Marvels of Arribada

The Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is a fascinating marine species, found primarily in the warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.

  Basmati GI Dispute: A Shared Heritage, A Divided Claim

Basmati GI Dispute: A Shared Heritage, A Divided Claim

Here are the key points from the article “Basmati beyond borders: An Indo-Pak story” relevant for UPSC CSE (Prelims + Mains – GS II, III & Essay)

Coral Bleaching & Marine Heatwaves

Coral Bleaching & Marine Heatwaves

Coral reefs are vital marine ecosystems that support a vast range of marine biodiversity.

Cloud Seeding and Its Implementation in India

Cloud Seeding and Its Implementation in India

Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique aimed at artificially enhancing precipitation.

Boreal Forest Threats
                                    and Conservation

Boreal Forest Threats and Conservation

Boreal forests, also called Taiga, are the largest biome on Earth, covering vast areas across the Northern Hemisphere.

 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is arguably the most ambitious global infrastructure and economic development strategy in modern history.

 Blue Carbon: An Overview

Blue Carbon: An Overview

Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.

 Bonn Climate Conference 2024

Bonn Climate Conference 2024

The Bonn Climate Conference 2024, officially known as the 58th Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB 58), took place in Bonn, Germany, from June 3–13, 2024.

 Bharatmala Pariyojana & Expressway Expansion

Bharatmala Pariyojana & Expressway Expansion

Bharatmala Pariyojana is a flagship highway development program launched by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to improve connectivity and logistics efficiency across India.

Biodiversity
                                    Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, also called the High Seas Treaty.

 Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2024

Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2024

The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an annual citizen science program that monitors waterbird populations and wetland health across Asia, including ASEAN countries.

 AI Regulation & Ethics in India (Government Policy)

AI Regulation & Ethics in India (Government Policy)

AI is the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think, learn, and solve problems like humans.

 2024: The Hottest Year on Record

2024: The Hottest Year on Record

The year 2024 has surpassed 2023 as the hottest year on record globally. According to NASA and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

 100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–2024)

100 Years of Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–2024)

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–1925) was a landmark social reform movement in British India aimed at abolishing caste-based discrimination .

 The Tale of Three Idols Of Krishna

The Tale of Three Idols Of Krishna

According to historical and mythological traditions, the idols were originally created by Vajranabh, the great-grandson of Lord Krishna.

 Strategic Shift in Bay of Bengal

Strategic Shift in Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal is emerging as a critical strategic arena in the Indo-Pacific region.

 India’s Triple Tea Threats

India’s Triple Tea Threats

India, once the proud global face of premium tea — especially the GI-tagged Darjeeling variety — is now facing a triple crisis:

Role of Democracy in Poverty Reduction

Role of Democracy in Poverty Reduction

Democracy in India is not just about regular elections but about the effective delivery of essential public services to the masses.

 Genome India Project

Genome India Project

GIP is India’s ambitious initiative to map the genetic diversity of its population.

Diamond Exports

Diamond Exports

India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds have fallen to the lowest in two decades on sliding global demand.

 Changing
                                    Educational Dynamics: Girls Leading the Way

Changing Educational Dynamics: Girls Leading the Way

The recent academic success of girls at the prestigious Doon School highlights shifting gender dynamics in education.

 Challenge to the Waqf Act 2025

Challenge to the Waqf Act 2025

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2024, introduced as a reform measure, has been severely criticized by legal scholars, civil society, and minority groups

 Biomass Mission

Biomass Mission

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch its ambitious Biomass Mission in late April 2025.

 Ambedkar’s Contributions to Economics

Ambedkar’s Contributions to Economics

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is often remembered as the architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice.

 Famine and Food Security

India - Germany Relations

Germany's newly elected government under Friedrich Merz has explicitly stated India will play a major role

 india-germany-relations

Dhinga Gavar Festival

The Dhinga Gavar Festival is celebrated exclusively in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and in 2025 it was held on Wednesday, April 16.

 Famine and Food Security

Famine and Food Security

Agriculture in India has historically been monsoon-dependent. Failed or erratic monsoons led to crop failures, hunger, and famines.

 Militant Attack in Pahalgam

Militant Attack in Pahalgam

On April 22, 2025, a militant attack in Pahalgam resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali tourist.

 Keoladeo National Park - Smart Wetland Model

Keoladeo National Park - Smart Wetland Model

In the year 2024–25, one of the major improvements at Keoladeo National Park was the reconstruction of the Black Top (BT) road. This redevelopment significantly improved

 India - Bangladesh Relations

India - Bangladesh Relations

1971 Liberation War: India played a decisive role in Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan, creating a deep sense of gratitude and camaraderie in Bangladesh.

 Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff.

 Fixing Make in India

Fixing Make in India

Trump’s "Make America Great Again" agenda resulted in trade tensions, primarily with China, causing global economic uncertainty.

 UPSC CSE 2024 - Final Results Out (22-04-2025)

UPSC CSE 2024 - Final Results Out (22-04-2025)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024

 Economic History

Economic History

In the early 1920s, the British colonial government adopted protectionist economic policies to encourage Indian industries.

 History of Medicine From Vedic Period

History of Medicine From Vedic Period

Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE) is the Roots of Traditional Indian Medicine

 Hycean World

Hycean World

The exploration of alien life has fascinated scientists and thinkers for centuries. In the 1800s, astronomers began speculating about life beyond Earth

 World Heritage Day - UNESCO

World Heritage Day - UNESCO

On the occasion of World Heritage Day 2025, the UNESCO Memory of the World Register included India’s Bhagavad Gita

 Religious Tourism

Religious Tourism

Religious tourism refers to travel undertaken for spiritual or religious purposes. In India, it holds special significance due to the country's rich and diverse religious traditions.

 IT Sector - Pyramid to Diamond Model

IT Sector - Pyramid to Diamond Model

India’s Information Technology (IT) sector, projected to generate $283 billion in revenue in the current financial year, is undergoing a significant transformation in its organisational workforce model.

 Ratan Tata - Inspiration to Mankind

Ratan Tata - Inspiration to Mankind

Ratan Tata born in 1937 into the Tata family, he studied architecture

 Naini Lake of Nainital

Naini Lake of Nainital

Naini Lake is a natural kidney-shaped lake in the heart of Nainital, surrounded by seven hills.

NATO’s Role in Russia - Ukraine War

NATO’s Role in Russia - Ukraine War

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance established in 1949 to ensure collective security among its member nations.

 Dispute of Mahabodhi Temple

Dispute of Mahabodhi Temple

Mahabodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is the site where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment, becoming the Buddha in 589 BCE.

 History of Prime Ministers Office

History of Prime Ministers Office

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of India has grown from a modest secretarial unit at independence into the nerve center of national governance.

 Empuraan Movie Controversy

Empuraan Movie Controversy

Empuraan is a Malayalam political action thriller, sequel to Lucifer (2019).

 Rajasthani Culture

Rajasthani Culture

Built by King Bhompal in 1600 AD

 Waqf Board

Waqf Board

A Waqf is a permanent endowment of movable or immovable property (like land, buildings, or money) made by a Muslim

 Income Inequalities

Income Inequalities

Post-independence, India followed a socialist model with high taxation and redistribution. Post-1991 economic liberalization

 Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar

Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar

Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar was born on April 1, 1889 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He trained as a medical doctor at Calcutta Medical College and participated in revolutionary activities

 Longest senate speech

Longest senate speech

Cory Booker, a Democratic Senator, spoke for over 25 hours (25.05 hrs), setting a new record for the longest Senate speech

Combating Judicial Corruption

Combating Judicial Corruption

Constitutional Provisions regarding the impeachment of Judges of Supreme Court

From Silk to Tariffs

From Silk to Tariffs

Trade has shaped global economies, politics, and cultures—from ancient bartering to modern supply chains. While it fosters prosperity and cultural exchange,

Accommodative Policy of MPC

Accommodative Policy of MPC

The Reserve Bank of India slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% on 09/04/2025, with its Monetary Policy Committee

 Ken-Betwa Link Project

Ken-Betwa Link Project

The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is the first river interlinking project under the National Perspective Plan.

 Davos 2025

Davos 2025

At Davos 2025, India showcased its global leadership through innovation, sustainability,

 Peasants Movements

Peasants Movements

Protest against Tinkathia system (indigo cultivation).

 Maternal Mortality Rate, 2025

Maternal Mortality Rate, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank Group, and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

 Obesity Drug Maunjaro

Obesity Drug Maunjaro

Mounjaro is a new drug developed by Eli Lilly, originally for Type 2 diabetes. It has shown significant weight loss effects, making it a strong candidate as an obesity treatment.

 Manufacturing in India

Manufacturing in India

India’s GDP Structure: Despite being a developing economy, India has bypassed the manufacturing-led growth model

 Hundreds of Years Earlier Iron Age in TamilNadu

Hundreds of Years Earlier Iron Age in TamilNadu

The Iron Age in India is believed to have started around 1000 BCE.

 Genome India

Genome India

A Department of Biotechnology (DBT) initiative aimed at sequencing 10,000 genomes of healthy individuals from 99 Indian ethnic groups.

 Removal of Judges of SC

Removal of Judges of SC

The Indian Constitution lays down a strict procedure for the removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges

 Prison Laws

Prison Laws

Prisons are a state subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

 History of US Broadcasting Abroad

US Broadcast

The White House issued an executive order to shut down the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

Heat Action Plans

Heat Action Plans

Heat waves in India are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged due to climate change.To mitigate the impact

 Ram Manohar Lohia

Ram Manohar Lohia

Ram Manohar Lohia was a visionary leader who championed freedom, national and social justice.

 Bhondsi Forest

Bhondsi Forest

Bhondsi Forest: An Ecological Corridor Located in the Aravallis, south of Gurugram.

 Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)

OFB was corporatised on October 1, 2021, merging 41 production units into 7 new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).

 Mughals Rule

Mughals Rule

The Mughals ruled India from 1526 to 1857 and played a significant role in shaping India's history, politics, and culture.

 Myanmar Earthquake

Myanmar Earthquake

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction and significant

Monkey Politics

Monkey Politics

Monkeys exhibit hierarchical power structures similar to human political systems.

Money Laundering and Betting Apps

Money Laundering and Betting Apps

India has established a comprehensive legal framework to combat money laundering, regulate financial transactions

 US Coal Policy under Donald Trump

US Coal Policy under Donald Trump

Trump supports fossil fuels, including coal, and opposes climate advocates pushing for coal retirement.

 Power Shift in West

Power Shift in West

Here are the key points from "Power Shift in the West" for your UPSC CSE preparation

 China - Manufacturing and Trade Powerhouse

China - Manufacturing and Trade Powerhouse

China has a $1 trillion trade surplus, which has nearly tripled since the pandemic.

Article 224A - Ad Hoc Judges

Article 224A - Ad Hoc Judges

The Supreme Court suggested appointing retired judges on an ad hoc basis to address the backlog of pending criminal cases in High Courts.

 India State of Forest Report, 2023

India State of Forest Report, 2023

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, published biennially by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment

10 Years of BBBP

10 Years of BBBP

The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme was launched on January 22, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Panipat, Haryana.

 Poverty in India

Poverty in India

India's poverty rate was below 5% in 2023-24, according to an SBI study. Government data

 India’s Demographic Shift

India’s Demographic Shift

India’s global consumption share at purchasing power parity (PPP) is projected to rise to 16% by 2050 (from 4% in 1997 and 9% in 2023).

 Influence of AI in
                                        Elections

Influence of AI in Elections

John F. Kennedy famously said, “The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.

  Fight Against Cancer

Fight Against Cancer

Cancer treatment remains financially burdensome, with 1.6 million new cases and 800,000 deaths in India in 2023, rising further.

 Rare Instances of Women Receiving Capital Punishment

Rare Instances of Women Receiving Capital Punishment

Capital punishment for women is rare due to mitigating factors such as gender, social conditions

 Coral Bleaching - Lakshadweep

Coral Bleaching - Lakshadweep

Corals get their color from symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, which provide them with nutrients.

 Patriarchal Preconceptions

Patriarchal Preconceptions

Gender bias is prevalent across professions and social settings. Women’s achievements are often dismissed based on appearance

 Menstrual Leave

Menstrual Leave

Menstruation is a natural biological process but causes distress for many menstruators. Dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual pain) affects

 USAID

USAID

USAID (United States Agency for International Development) has been a significant contributor to India's health

 Post Kumbh Mela - Prayagraj

Post Kumbh Mela - Prayagraj

This year's Kumbh Mela was termed a "Maha Kumbh," considered the most significant in 144 years due to a rare planetary alignment.

 IFTAR

IFTAR

Iftar (or Iftari) is the evening meal with which Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramzan (Ramadan)

 Plp1: Unlocking Cognitive Power

Plp1: Unlocking Cognitive Power

Researchers found a gene in mice that rejuvenates female brains. The same gene exists in humans, offering hope for cognitive health improvements in old age.

 Tiger Reserves

Tiger Reserves

On March 9, the Environment Minister announced that the centre had declared the Madhav National Park

Duty Concessions to US

Duty Concessions to US

India is considering reducing tariffs on soybean oil, lentils, and apples.

 Dung Economics

Dung Economics

India imports 22 million tonnes of LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) and 8 million tonnes of fertilizers (N, P, K) annually (2022-2024)

 South India Against Delimitation

South India Against Delimitation

Delimitation refers to the redrawing of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituency

 National Quantum Mission

National Quantum Mission

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy: His comments on India’s Got Talent have sparked discussions on India’s obscenity laws.

 First Train in India

First Train in India

The first train in India was inaugurated on April 16, 1853. It ran between Mumbai (then Bombay) and Thane

Middle Class

Middle Class

India’s Middle class after Independence was largely created by the public sector.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was launched on August 6, 2023, by the Ministry of Railways.

Donald Trump against DEI

Donald Trump against DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) refers to policies that promote fair treatment

Delhi Polls - Criminal Cases on MLAs

Delhi Polls - Criminal Cases on MLAs

Only 5 women were elected to the eighth Delhi Assembly, representing 7% of the House.

Narendra Modi’s Visit to US

Narendra Modi’s Visit to US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be one of the first world leaders to meet US President Donald Trump

British Colonial Exploitation

British Colonial Exploitation

According to Oxfam's research, the British Empire extracted approximately $64.82 trillion (in today’s value) from India

 US-Reciprocal Tariffs

US-Reciprocal Tariffs

US President Donald Trump criticised the high tariffs charged by India and other countries

 Indian Ocean Region - Geopolitics

Indian Ocean Region - Geopolitics (NSS)

The Indian Ocean region comprises 47 coastal countries, 7 island countries

 US President - Serves 2 Terms

US President - Serves 2 Terms

Former US President Donald Trump speculated on the possibility of running for a

 Exception to Marital Rape

Exception to Marital Rape

The Chhattisgarh High Court in a key ruling recently said that marital rape immu-nity in law extended to Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code

 Lothal Dockyard

Lothal Dockyard

IIT Gandhinagar researchers have uncovered new evidence supporting the existence of a dockyard at Lothal.

Finding the Roots of Ancient India

Finding the Roots of Ancient India

The Government of India has initiated a comprehensive study on the population history of South Asia using ancient and modern genomics.

Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings 2024

Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings 2024

India has ascended to the 19th position globally in the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024.

Digital Services in India

Digital Services in India

India has witnessed rapid digital transformation in the past decade, driven by government initiatives

SC on Loudspeakers

SC on Loudspeakers

Bombay HC Ruling on Loudspeakers & Religious Practices said that no one can claim a fundamental right to use loudspeakers for religious practice.

Phygital Banking

Phygital Banking

US and European banks reduced physical branches due to digital adoption, but Indian banks expanded branches.

Whip System

Whip System

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the whip system, saying it curtails an MP’s freedom of expression and enforces party servility.

Need of MSP in India

Need of MSP in India

MSP stands for Minimum Support Price, which is a guaranteed price set by the government to protect farmers from market fluctuations.

SVAMITVA Scheme

SVAMITVA Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said six crore property cards under the Centre’s SVAMITVA scheme have been distributed in all the villages of the country.

Judicial Moral Censure

Judicial Moral Censure

Several High Court and Supreme Court judges have made remarks reflecting personal or social morality in cases concerning live-in relationships, same-sex relations

First Kumbh mela in India

First Kumbh mela in India

The British government organized the Kumbh Mela officially for the first time in Allahabad in 1870.

Brownfield Airport at Mamunur, Warangal

Brownfield Airport at Mamunur, Warangal

The Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu has approved the construction of a

Lezim Folk Dance

Lezim Folk Dance

A scene from the trailer of the upcoming Bollywood film Chhava, based on the life of

Article 200

Article 200

Supreme Court hearing petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against Governor

Obesity

OBESITY

Recently, PM Modi nominated 10 persons from different walks of life, including J&K CM Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra,.

Coding Bharat’s Future with Technology

Coding Bharat’s Future with Technology

PM Modi has strategically integrated technology into India's foreign policy, recognizing it as a driver of development.

Wind Turbines Along Railway Tracks

Wind Turbines Along Railway Tracks

Indian Railways aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. The Ministry of Railways is exploring wind energy by installing wind turbines along railway tracks.

National Sample Survey (NSS)

National Sample Survey (NSS)

The National Sample Survey (NSS) was initiated in 1950 to bridge data gaps for national income estimation.

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Steel Sector

India is the world’s second-largest steel producer. Steel has an output multiplier effect of 1.4x on GDP

President’s Rule

Digital Intelligence Index 2024

India ranks eighth among 125 countries in terms of its digital evolution momentum, released Digital Intelligence Index 2024. T

President’s Rule

President’s Rule

Four days after Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh resigned, the state was put under President's rule on Feb 13, 2025

Free Speech Vs Obscenity

Free Speech Vs Obscenity

Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy: His comments on India’s Got Talent have sparked discussions on India’s obscenity laws.

Private Security Industry

Private Security Industry

Maharashtra leads India with 7,293 registered private security agencies under the PASARA Act, 2005. India has a total of 26,229 private security agencies, with 55% concentrated in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Decline in Road Construction

Decline in Road Construction

In FY25, only 10,660.7 km of rural roads were built up to December 2024.

Space Docking

Space Docking

India becomes the 4th country (after the US, Russia, and China) to successfully demonstrate in-space docking capability.

Health Care Spending

Health Care Spending

Health is a State subject under the Indian Constitution, making States/UTs primarily responsible for healthcare expenditure.

Global GreenHouse Gas Emissions

Global GreenHouse Gas Emissions

Transition to net zero GHG emissions has been the big talking point of late, with consequences of negligence rising in magnitude.

Digital Divide in Schools

Digital Divide in Schools

The data highlights a significant disparity between private and government schools in terms of digital infrastructure.

Internet Usage in Rural India

Internet subscribers in rural India grew from 34.3 crore (Sept 2022) to 39.8 crore (March 2024) (16% growth).

8th Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees.

Role of Copper in Data Centres

India is experiencing rapid digitisation, emerging as a fast-growing digital economy. Most cloud services are based in the West, leading to concerns over data sovereignty and security.

China Tops the Critical Mineral Suppliers to India

China is the top supplier of critical minerals to India in raw, metallic, or finished forms.

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in bone health, immunity, and overall metabolism. It is unique because it can be synthesized by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight.

Space Parks

Space Parks are dedicated industrial and research zones designed to promote the manufacturing, development, and commercialization of space-related technologies.

Internet usage in India

Highest penetration: Kerala (72%), Goa (71%), Maharashtra (70%).

Floating Nuclear Power Point

Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has developed Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs).

Commodity Boards

Till recently (2025 Jan) there were five commodity Board-in India.

China's Marriage Rate

China's marriage rate was low in 2024, continuing a troubling trend despite the government's efforts to encourage young people to marry and have children.

Heat Waves

Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures.

Geo Tagging of Chinar Tree in Kashmir

Chinar trees belong to the Platanaceae family.

World Wakes To Rich Smell Of Indian Coffee

India’s coffee exports during April-Nov last year grew 29% over the same period in 2023, crossing the $1 billion mark for the first time.

Monetary Policy committee

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) from its previous level to 6.25% .

Earth's Magnetic Pole

The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron and nickel in the outer core.

B.R. Ambedkar

B.R. Ambedkar was an economist before becoming a politician

Sunrise Sector

Shivalik Bimetal Controls (SBCL) operates in niche sectors, manufacturing critical components for emerging industries like Electric Vehicles (EVs), Smart Meters, and Switchgears.

Prince Aga Khan

Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, is a global humanitarian, philanthropist, and advocate for cultural preservation.

Multicropping

Natural farming and Multicropping yield better results for small farmers (Who holds 1 hectare to 2 hectares of land) than resource intensive monocropping.

Brain Sleep

A Good Sleep Improves Brain Functioning.Sleeping pills might help you fall asleep, but they can interfere with your brain's natural rinsing process.

Kumbh Mela

One of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Held every 12 years at four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.