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Why in the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24) brings together global leaders to discuss issues like inclusive growth, infrastructure investment, and technology democratization, with key Indian political figures attending. Overview of WEF Annual Meeting: The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is held from January 20-24 in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s success in growing Lobia (black-eyed peas) in space through its CROPS module marks a significant step towards sustainable food sources for long-term space missions, overcoming challenges like microgravity and radiation. Why Grow Plants in Space? Sustainable food source: Plants can provide essential food for astronauts during long space missions to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Digital India Issues related to Cyber security and digital Awareness. Why in the News? The Government of India has introduced the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. These rules aim to empower citizens, ensure data privacy, and promote inclusivity in India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the ONOS scheme on November 25, 2024. It aims to provide equitable access to global scholarly journals for 1.8 crore researchers, fostering innovation and supporting India’s vision to lead in global R&D by 2047. Introduction and Vision: India’s rich legacy of knowledge and innovation is being revitalized …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission successfully deployed 10 payloads via the POEM-4 module. Facilitated by IN-SPACe, this initiative supports Indian startups, academics, and research organizations in testing space technologies, advancing private sector contributions to India’s space capabilities. About the Successful Deployment of Payloads: ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C60/Space Dock Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora. Focus: The appointment of Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan as an advisor to Donald Trump reignited debates among Trump supporters about the H-1B visa program. It has divided opinion on skilled immigration, particularly concerning its impact on U.S. workers and foreign professionals’ dominance …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Education , Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies , Issues Relating to Development Focus: Students from Jammu and Kashmir have taken a significant lead in India’s innovation landscape, showcasing exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills. Their participation in events like the Atal Tinkering Marathon has placed them at the forefront of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A Pune research team developed a hybrid aerogel that extracts up to 99% of gold from electronic waste, offering a sustainable solution for e-waste management. Innovation in Gold Recovery: A Pune-based research team developed a hybrid aerogel capable of extracting up to 99% of gold ions from electronic waste. Aerogels are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Scientists developed a simple, scalable method using Scotch tape to create ultra-thin, flexible diamond films, which could revolutionize quantum devices and electronics. Discovery and Methodology Behind Ultra-Thin Diamond Film: Accidental Discovery: The breakthrough in creating ultra-thin diamond films was an accidental result of electrical engineer Jing Jixiang’s experiment at the University …
Read MoreWhy in the news? IIT Madras completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, marking a significant step in futuristic transportation. This collaborative effort with Indian Railways and TuTr aims to revolutionize eco-friendly, high-speed transit in India. IIT Madras Unveils India’s First Hyperloop Test Track: IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter-long Hyperloop test track, a key milestone …
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