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22May 2025

Jayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary

Jayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary Why in the News ? Jayant Narlikar (1938–2025), renowned Indian astrophysicist, passed away at 86. He challenged the Big Bang theory, co-developed the steady state model, popularised science, and founded IUCAA, leaving an enduring legacy in theoretical physics, cosmology, and science communication. Narlikar’s contributions to public understanding of …

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22May 2025

Shirui Lily Festival Returns Amid Fragile Peace

Shirui Lily Festival Returns Amid Fragile Peace Why in the News ? After a two-year break due to ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, the Shirui Lily Festival 2023 has resumed in Ukhrul, Manipur. This marks the first major tourism event in the state since violence erupted in May 2023. It showcases the resilience …

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22May 2025

UIDAI Refuses Fingerprint Access of Deceased Individuals

UIDAI Refuses Fingerprint Access of Deceased Individuals Why in the News ? The UIDAI informed the Madras High Court that it cannot provide demographic details of deceased individuals using fingerprints due to legal restrictions under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 and technological limitations, in response to a Tamil Nadu police request. This decision highlights the complex …

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22May 2025

Government Launches Three Digital Food Security Apps

Government Launches Three Digital Food Security Apps Why in the News ? Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata apps in New Delhi. These apps aim to strengthen India’s food security architecture by integrating digital governance, enhancing transparency, and improving efficiency in the public distribution system. This initiative aligns …

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12Feb 2025

India’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 Rank Drops to 96

Syllabus: GS-2: Transparency & Accountability , Government Policies & Interventions ,Important International Institutions Focus: India ranked 96th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, with a score of 38, declining from 93rd place in 2023. This indicates worsening perceptions of public sector corruption, highlighting the need for stronger anti-corruption measures and …

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07Jan 2025

Challenges and Reform in India’s Collegium System

Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution Focus: Recent developments indicate changes in the Collegium system, including the introduction of interviews for judge candidates and attempts to exclude relatives from judicial appointments. These moves aim to address concerns over transparency and diversity, but challenges related to implementation and government influence remain significant. Introduction to Changes in …

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07Jan 2025

Enhancing governance the digital way

Syllabus: GS 2: e-governance Why in the News? Recently, India’s digital governance initiatives, including iGOT Karmayogi and e-office, have gained attention as transforming public service delivery, emphasizing the importance of digital skills, cybersecurity and capacity building. Introduction India’s push for digital governance aims to enhance public service delivery and improve government efficiency. This shift requires …

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23Dec 2024

New Apps Launched to Combat E-Commerce Dark Patterns

Why in the news? The Department of Consumer Affairs is launching apps and a dashboard on National Consumer Day 2024 to empower consumers and curb manipulative practices in online marketplaces. About the New Initiatives for Consumer Protection: The Department of Consumer Affairs will launch the ‘Jago Grahak Jago App,’ ‘Jagriti App,’ and ‘Jagriti Dashboard’ on …

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22Nov 2024

Alleged Bribery Scheme for Solar Power Deals

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions ,Infrastructure GS-3: Industrial Policy Focus: The indictment of Gautam Adani and associates by the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed an elaborate bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar power contracts in India. The investigation highlights corruption at high levels in the renewable energy sector and the use of bribery …

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