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ORGANIC MOLECULES SURVIVE IN SPACE THANKS TO COOLING MECHANISM Why in the News? Astronomical breakthrough: A new study explains how polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) survive in harsh interstellar environments like Taurus Molecular Cloud 1 (TMC1). Unexpected survival: Despite exposure to stellar radiation, closed-shell PAHs persist in higher amounts than predicted. Key finding: Indenyl cation (C₉H₇⁺), …
Read MoreHIMACHAL PRADESH’S RISE IN NAS RANKINGS: A MODEL FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM REFORM Why in the News? Massive leap: Himachal Pradesh jumped from 21st place in 2021 to the top five in NAS 2025, a 16-rank surge. Significant turnaround: Once struggling, the State’s government schools are regaining public confidence and educational strength. Broader message: Himachal’s …
Read MoreNEW STRATEGY TO HELP GIBs HATCH AND GROW IN THE WILD Why in the News? Wildlife officials in Rajasthan have initiated a new conservation strategy for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) to support wild hatching. Move from captivity: The new method shifts from captive breeding at Desert National Park (DNP) to natural incubation in the …
Read MoreDEBARRING TAINTED TEACHERS FROM TEST VIOLATES CONSTITUTION: WBSSC Why in the News? Constitutional dispute: WBSSC argued before the Calcutta High Court that debarring “tainted” teachers from reappearing in exams violates Article 20(2) of the Constitution. Supreme Court order: A fresh selection test was ordered by the Supreme Court on April 17 due to irregularities in …
Read MoreNAMIBIA TO ROLL OUT SYSTEM BASED ON INDIA’S UPI Why in the News? Historic step: Namibia became the first country to sign a licensing agreement to adopt India’s UPI system in April 2024, showcasing how government services can be improved through international cooperation. High-level talks: PM Narendra Modi and President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced UPI rollout …
Read MoreEROS EMPOWERED TO DECIDE VOTER INCLUSION WITHOUT DOCUMENTS: ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? Document controversy: A row has emerged in Bihar over valid documents for voter registration during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This situation highlights the need to keep it simple when it comes to electoral processes. EC clarification: The Election Commission’s 2023 …
Read MoreREFORMING POLICE TO END CUSTODIAL BRUTALITY Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Fundamental Rights, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News? The custodial death of Ajith Kumar in Tamil Nadu has reignited national concern over police brutality within detention centers. With a spate of similar deaths across the state, the incident points to systemic failures in …
Read MoreBRICS Nations Reject EU’s Carbon Border Tax Why in the News? BRICS nations have strongly condemned the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), calling it unilateral, discriminatory, and unfair. This marks their toughest stance yet against climate-linked trade measures that affect developing economies’ competitiveness and development goals. BRICS Statement on Climate Measures: BRICS nations, …
Read MoreRare Great Hornbill Sighting Rekindles Conservation Hopes Why in the News? A rare sighting of the Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis), also known as the great Indian hornbill, great pied hornbill, or simply horn bill, Kerala’s State bird, was reported near Ezhimala, Kannur — far from its usual forest habitats. The event has reignited calls for …
Read MorePARAKH RS Reveals Learning Gaps Nationwide Why in the News? The PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan (RS), India’s national student learning survey, highlighted persistent grade-level gaps in language and mathematics across the country. States like Punjab, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh performed well, but deficits in conceptual understanding remain alarming, especially in higher grades. Survey Overview and Top …
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