vdAdmin April 2, 2025
Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025/विमान वस्तुओं में हितों की सुरक्षा विधेयक, 2025:
Why in News ? Rajya Sabha has passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, which seeks to provide legal clarity on disputes between airlines and lessors regarding aircraft and engines. The Bill implements provisions of the Cape Town Convention, addressing challenges airlines like SpiceJet and Go First have faced in repossessing leased […]
vdAdmin April 1, 2025
Pituffik Space Base’s Strategic Role:
Why in News? The term was recently in news in an article. Located in northwestern Greenland, Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is the U.S. Defense Department’s northernmost installation. It is crucial for missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance, positioned directly between the USA and northern Russia. The base supports U.S. Space Force […]
vdAdmin March 27, 2025
Role of Community in Water Conservation
Why in News ? The news about World Water Day 2025, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for collective action in water conservation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 campaign, is significant due to its focus on addressing India’s escalating water crisis through community-driven […]
vdAdmin March 25, 2025
DNA Fingerprinting: A Unique Tool for Biological Identification/डीएनए फिंगरप्रिंटिंग: जैविक पहचान का एक अनूठा तरीका
Why in News? Just as the government uses an Aadhaar number to identify an individual for social security purposes, DNA fingerprinting serves as a powerful tool for biological identification. In recent times, the significance of DNA analysis has grown, especially when combined with technologies like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), capillary electrophoresis, and fingerprinting. Key Points: […]
vdAdmin March 24, 2025
The need for universal and equitable health coverage : the Hindu editorial /सार्वभौमिक एवं समतापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य कवरेज की आवश्यकता
Why in News : The Hindu Editorial -24 March 2025 Why it is Important for UPSC Mains ? General Studies Paper II (Governance, Health, and Social Justice): It addresses health policy, government schemes (Ayushman Bharat, NTEP), and issues of equitable access to healthcare, which are critical for questions on social sector initiatives and governance. General […]
vdAdmin March 24, 2025
Congress Calls for Repeal of Amendment to Data Protection Act/डिजिटल पर्सनल डेटा प्रोटेक्शन अधिनियम, 2023
Why in News ? Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized an amendment made through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, claiming it undermines the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Key points : Section 8(1)(j) Impact:The amendment deletes the original text of Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, which allowed citizens to access personal information […]
vdAdmin March 22, 2025
ISRO Launches RISAT-2A, Boosting Surveillance Capabilities”
Why in News: The launch bolsters India’s reconnaissance capabilities amid Line of Actual Control (LAC) tensions with China. It builds on ISRO’s 2024 successes (e.g., EOS-08), underlining India’s space tech advancements. Why Important: Prelims: ISRO missions (RISAT series), satellite types (radar vs. optical), PSLV launches—frequent prelims fodder. Mains: GS-III – Enables evaluation of space technology’s […]
vdAdmin March 20, 2025
What is APAAR ID?
The activists and parents are raising alarms over the aggressive push by schools to generate APAAR IDs for students, a part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 record-keeping reforms. Despite its voluntary status, states and school authorities are pressuring enrollment, sparking debates over privacy, legality, and administrative burden. This issue gained traction after Uttar […]
vdAdmin March 17, 2025
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)/एमडीएमए (MDMA) क्या है?
Why in News ? The Karnataka Police has recently announced the seizure of 37.87 kg of MDMA worth ₹75 crore, marking the highest value of drugs seized in the state so far. What is MDMA? MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It is commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly in […]
vdAdmin March 11, 2025
Discovery of Water-Ice on the Moon Beyond Polar Regions/ध्रुवीय क्षेत्रों से परे चंद्रमा पर जल-बर्फ की खोज:
Key Points from the Article: Discovery of Water-Ice on the Moon Beyond Polar Regions: New analysis of data from Chandrayaan-3 suggests the possibility of water-ice in locations outside the Moon’s polar regions. ChaSTE (Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment) data revealed that surface and sub-surface temperatures vary significantly in higher latitudes based on altitude and exposure to […]
