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17Sep 2025

UPS Pension Scheme: Why Is Uptake Low?

Understanding UPS Pension Scheme And Low Uptake Why in the News ? The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS) was introduced for central government employees, offering assured payouts. However, despite the scheme’s benefits, the uptake remains low due to lack of awareness and preference for Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Key Features …

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17Sep 2025

‘We Care’ Initiative Enhances Coal Worker Welfare

Coal Ministry Launches ‘We Care’ Welfare Benefits Why in the News ? The Coal Ministry has launched the ‘We Care’ initiative and a uniform Corporate Salary Package (CSP) for Coal India employees. These reforms enhance ex-gratia compensation, improve insurance coverage, and focus on the safety, dignity, and welfare of coal workers. Key Announcements and Benefits: …

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17Sep 2025

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal

Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils Special Campaign 5.0 Portal Why in the News ? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the web portal for Special Campaign 5.0 in New Delhi. The campaign focuses on institutionalising cleanliness (swachhata), reducing pendency of files, and ensuring scientific e-waste disposal in compliance with E-Waste Management Rules 2022. Focus and Achievements …

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17Sep 2025

Zapad-2025: India Strengthens Military Ties with Russia

India Joins Russia-Led Zapad-2025 Military Exercise Why in the News ? India participated in the Zapad-2025 military exercise in Russia, with 65 personnel from the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The exercise, led by Russia and Belarus, strengthened military cooperation, interoperability, and strategic defence ties between India and Russia. Key Highlights of Zapad-2025 Military Exercise: …

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17Sep 2025

India Cooling Action Plan: Energy & Climate Focus

India Launches Pioneering Cooling Action Plan Why in the News ? India has become one of the first countries globally to implement a Cooling Action Plan aimed at reducing the harmful environmental impact of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting sustainable resource use, announced by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav during World Ozone Day 2025. About India’s Cooling …

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17Sep 2025

Supreme Court Examines Religious Conversion Laws

Supreme Court Questions Deceitful Religious Conversion Validity Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India questioned the constitutionality of stringent anti-religious conversion laws enacted by 10 States, raising concerns about arbitrary interference in the fundamental right to freedom of religion and choice of life partner under Article 25 of the Constitution. Highlights of …

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17Sep 2025

Ensuring Safe Health Care for All Indians

MAKING HEALTH CARE SAFE FOR EVERY INDIAN Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Performance of social sectors like Health Why in the News? On World Patient Safety Day (September 17), attention is drawn to gaps in ensuring safe health care for every Indian. With rising chronic diseases, overburdened providers, and insufficient …

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17Sep 2025

Judicial Experimentalism & Victim’s Justice Rights

Judicial Experimentalism Undermines Victim’s Right To Justice Syllabus: GS-1: Government Policies & Interventions , Judgements & Cases , Social Empowerment , Judiciary Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent endorsement of the Allahabad High Court’s guidelines introducing a ‘cooling period’ and referral to the Family Welfare Committee (FWC) in Section 498A cases has …

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17Sep 2025

Types of Asexual Reproduction: UPSC Science Basics

Explore various types of asexual reproduction—binary fission, budding, fragmentation, regeneration, vegetative propagation, and spore formation—with simple examples. A key concept for competitive exams, understanding these methods helps in mastering the fundamentals of biology and life sciences.  

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16Sep 2025

CSIR-CCMB Unveils SPIN90’s Role in Cell Movement

CSIR-CCMB Discovers SPIN90 Protein’s Role in Cell Movement Why in the News? Scientists at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, discovered the crucial role of SPIN90 protein in enabling cell movement and shape adaptation, helping immune cells destroy pathogens, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. This groundbreaking research, supported by recent procurement …

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