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Why in News? Tamil Nadu’s Cabinet approved the Space Industrial Policy, making it the third state after Karnataka and Gujarat to formulate a state-specific space policy. This aligns with the Indian Space Policy 2023 by the Union government, which aims to bolster the space ecosystem, and follows recommendations from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and […]

Why in News? At Google’s I/O 2025 conference on May 20-21 in Mountain View, California, the company unveiled a layered AI strategy, dubbed an “AI Matryoshka,” with Gemini at its core. Key points: Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : AI Matryoshka/AI Mode Mains :   GS 3 ( Technological Dev>)   Key Points: Gemini […]

Why in News? The recently launched Yashoda AI – Your AI SAKHI aims to enhance women’s literacy in artificial intelligence and digital awareness. Spearheaded by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Objectives of Yashoda AI The primary goal of Yashoda AI is to equip women with essential knowledge and skills in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety. By […]

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a record dividend transfer of Rs2,68,590.07 crore to the Union government for the accounting year 2024-25, a 27% increase from the previous year’s Rs2,10,874 crore. The decision is based on a revised Economic Capital Framework (ECF) and includes an increase in the Contingent Risk Buffer […]

Why in News? The Savara tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the Eastern Ghats, has embraced a unique religious and cultural movement called Akshara Brahma, which worships their language and script as divine. About Akshara Brahma: A religious order where the Savara community worships their language (Savara script) as a deity. Developed […]

Why in News ? The 10th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, themed “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047,” focused on enhancing Centre-State cooperation to accelerate development. Key concerns and plans for development were discussed by various Chief Ministers and […]

Why in News ? The Centre has further listed 44 rare species and endangered categories of birds and imposed restrictions on their export under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: WLPA 1972/ IUCN Red List/ UN SDG 15 (Life on Land)/ Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Mains :  GS 3 ( […]

Why in News ? A sculptural inscription near the Chandrashekara Temple in Guttala, Haveri district, Karnataka, has garnered attention for its historical significance.  About Chandrashekara Temple: Chandrashekara Temple, Guttala: A Glimpse into History The Chandrashekara Temple, located in Guttala village of Haveri district, Karnataka, is an ancient temple renowned for its historical and cultural significance. […]

Why in News? Indian author Banu Mushtaq has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short-story collection “Heart Lamp” (original title: “Hridaya Deepa”). This marks a historic moment as it is: The first short-story collection to win the prestigious award. The first win for a Kannada-language author in the prize’s history. Significance of the […]

Why in News ? A recent study by ETH Zurich researchers, published on May 22, 2025, indicates that cyclones will become more destructive under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, which assumes high greenhouse gas emissions and rapid fossil fuel use. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: SSPs/RCPs Mains :  GS 1 /Geography/ GS 3 ( […]