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Revisiting Linguistic Reorganisation of Indian States, 1956 Why in the News? Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has criticized the linguistic reorganisation of states, claiming it created second-class citizens among linguistic minorities. This has reopened the debate on language-based federalism and its role in preserving or threatening India’s national unity as a sovereign democratic republic. …
Read MorePM Modi Honors Freedom Fighter Mangal Pandey on Birth Anniversary Commemorating a Key Figure in India’s Struggle for Independence Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders paid tribute to Mangal Pandey, a prominent freedom fighter, on his 196th birth anniversary on July 19, 2023. They commemorated his courageous role in the Sepoy Mutiny of …
Read MorePolity and Local Self-Government under the Chola Dynasty: A Comprehensive Study The Chola Empire (c. 850–1279 CE) represents a defining epoch in South Indian political and administrative history. Far from being simply a conquest-driven monarchy, the imperial Cholas institutionalized an intricate and multilayered administrative framework marked by both centralization and a highly functional model of …
Read MoreDr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy: From Constitutional Architect to Social Reformer Ambedkar Theme Park to Be Set Up at Bangalore University To mark 25 years of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research Centre, Bangalore University has approved the development of an Ambedkar Theme Park at its Jnanabharathi campus. This landmark initiative will serve as an academic …
Read MoreThe Mathura School of Art: A Pinnacle of Ancient India Art Historical and Cultural Background The Mathura School of Art, a significant contributor to ancient India art and a crucial topic for Mathura art UPSC preparation, developed in Mathura, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh near the Krishna River. This artistic tradition evolved from the 2nd …
Read MoreAI-Powered Satellites Challenge Existing International Space Law Framework Why in the News? Artificial intelligence in space is transforming satellites into autonomous machines capable of making independent decisions in orbit. This technological leap exposes critical legal, ethical, and geopolitical challenges, especially regarding liability issues in AI-powered satellites, security, and governance, in the current international space law …
Read MoreScientists Solve Mendel’s 160-Year-Old Genetic Puzzle Why in the News? A new study published in Nature (2025) has finally identified the genetic basis of all seven traits studied by Gregor Mendel in pea plants, solving a long-standing mystery in the field of pea genetics and opening avenues for agricultural innovations through genomic mapping in agriculture. …
Read MorePuri Jagannath Temple Panel Moves to Trademark Sacred Terms Why in the News? Amid a controversy over naming a new Jagannath Temple in Digha (West Bengal) as “Jagannath Dham”, the Puri Temple management has decided to secure trademark rights for terms like Srimandir and Mahaprasad to protect religious and cultural sanctity. This move aims to …
Read MoreAizawl Joins Rail Map: NE Connectivity Expands Why in the News? Mizoram’s capital Aizawl becomes the fourth Northeast capital to get a railway link, following a successful trial runon the Bairabi–Sairang line. The project is part of a broader push to connect all Northeast capitals to the rail network, potentially boosting agricultural research and development …
Read MoreSC Collegium Recommends Three Judges for Elevation Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India collegium, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, has recommended three High Court judges — Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A.S. Chandurkar — for elevation to the Supreme Court of India to fill upcoming vacancies. This latest …
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