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Why in News? India is transitioning towards eco-friendly port operations by introducing electric tugboats under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla has become the first port in India to procure battery-powered tugboats, marking a significant step toward sustainability in maritime operations. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims […]

Why in News ? The Union Cabinet has  recently  approved a proposal) to set up a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP), a premier research-for-development organisation with a focus on the potato and sweet potato. The proposed CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) will come up at Singna in Agra district, and cater […]

Why in News?  The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains :   GS 2 What is the Strait of […]

Why in News?  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a trailblazer in India’s aerospace history, achieved a remarkable milestone as part of the prestigious Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a collaborative commercial human spaceflight mission spearheaded by Axiom Space in partnership with NASA, ISRO, and SpaceX Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Axiom-4 Mission/ISS Mains :   GS […]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) from 75% to 60%. This aims to enhance flexibility in lending and improve profitability for these banks. Changes in Priority Sector Lending (PSL) Target for SFBs What’s New? The revised PSL norms aim to relax lending […]

Background: UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched the UN80 Reform Programme to overhaul and strengthen the UN framework in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter. Overview of the UN80 Reform Programme: The UN80 Reform Programme is a wide-ranging effort to update the UN’s structures, mandates, and operations to meet the demands of 21st-century […]

According to a new Lancet study based on Global Burden of Disease data, India ranked second after Nigeria in the number of unvaccinated or “zero-dose” children in 2023. About Zero-Dose Children: “Zero-dose children” refers to children who have not received even a single dose of any routine childhood vaccination. In 2023, 1.44 million children in […]

Gender equity in urban governance ensures that women have equal representation, opportunities, and influence in key administrative and technical roles within city bureaucracies, such as municipal officers, urban planners, engineers, and law enforcement officials. While women constitute nearly 46% of elected representatives in urban local bodies (ULBs), their presence in bureaucratic roles remains significantly low, […]

Why in News?  In recent years, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for patients suffering from aggressive blood cancers resistant to conventional therapies. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy Mains :   GS 3/Technology What is CAR T-Cell Therapy? Chimeric Antigen Receptor […]

Why in News?  Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi recently, urging the Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh to enhance gram panchayat revenue and strengthen the Panchayati Raj system. The meeting addressed critical regional and national issues, fostering federal unity and development. Relevance […]