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Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? The allotment of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) to Puja Khedkar as an Other Backward Class (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidate. The candidate also has multiple disabilities. This case has …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Scientists discovered “dark oxygen” in deep-sea regions, where photosynthesis is impossible due to darkness. The oxygen increase, found in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, suggests unknown ecosystems and potential effects of polymetallic nodules. Nodule surfaces have up to 0.95 V voltage, possibly generating oxygen by splitting water molecules. source:medium About Deep-Sea Mining : …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Solar System has unresolved mysteries, including the Sun’s hot corona and Titan’s dense atmosphere. Triton’s opposite rotation and potential shared origin with Pluto have been recently explained. About Discovery on Ariel: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope detected a potential subsurface ocean on Uranus’s moon Ariel. Despite its distance from the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The auction for the J&K lithium block, estimated to hold 5.9 million tonnes of ore, was annulled twice. The first auction, held on March 13, failed due to fewer than the required three bidders. A second attempt, also failed to progress beyond the first round due to no qualified bidders. About …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Educated mothers are seen as key assets for achieving the goals of the NIPUN Bharat Mission under NEP 2020. source:eduprep About Rise in Mothers’ Education Levels: School enrollment has significantly increased since the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in 2001. Mothers with children aged 4-8 have higher education levels; 60% studied beyond Grade …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Tell Umm Amer, a historic site in Gaza, was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger due to ongoing damage. Gaza Strip, including cultural sites, heavily damaged by ongoing Israeli assaults. 207 archaeological sites and culturally significant buildings in Gaza have been reduced to rubble or damaged. Inclusion on the World …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Butterflies and moths collect significant static electricity during flight, allowing them to attract pollen grains from flowers across air gaps of several millimeters or centimeters. A study published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface reveals this discovery, highlighting the enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of these insects as pollinators. Research …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar proposed including North Bengal in the northeastern region, prompting hill parties to renew their demand for a separate Gorkhaland. GNLF leader Mann Ghisingh issued an ultimatum to the BJP, setting a deadline of April 5, 2025, to resolve the Gorkha issues. source: TheDC Key Demands: The proposal …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Government Policies and Interventions Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability. Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a case that will likely shape the contours of the “right to be forgotten.” This case will determine whether this right is a fundamental one in India and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning Government Budgeting. Why in the News? The Union Budget 2024-25 has introduced significant changes to the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax regime, particularly by withdrawing the indexation benefit. This decision has sparked widespread debate and concern among taxpayers, prompting government clarifications and explanations on its …
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