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Why in News?  Scientists discovered “plastic ice,” a strange form of ice that exists under extreme heat and pressure. Found inside icy moons and exoplanets, it’s soft, moldable, and may allow nutrients to flow between ocean layers. What is Plastic Ice? Plastic ice is a unique form of ice that forms under extreme conditions of […]

Why in news?  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla  has recently outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Overview: India’s vision for 2047, termed ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), aspires to transform the nation into a developed economy by its 100th independence anniversary. The vision rests on four […]

Why in News ?The Kerala State Electricity Board, in partnership with IIT Bombay, has initiated a pilot program to evaluate the practicality of integrating Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in Kerala. The project focuses on leveraging Electric Vehicles (EVs) to improve grid stability and energy efficiency. What is V2G? V2G refers to a system where vehicles connect […]

Why in News?  The Jal Shakti Ministry’s request for an additional Rs 2.79 lakh crore to fund the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a flagship scheme aimed at providing tap water connections to rural households, has been partially approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC), which recommended only Rs 1.51 lakh crore. Relevance for UPSC Preliminary […]

Why in News? The case has gained attention due to a U.S. federal judge’s decision on April 15, 2025, to temporarily block the deportation of Krish Lal Isserdasani, a 21-year-old Indian computer engineering student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, whose F-1 visa was revoked without prior notice or charges. The ruling by Judge William Conley […]

India’s Exports to America, Imports from China Reach All-Time High in 2024: Why in News? Significant surge in India’s exports to the United States, reaching an all-time high of $34.06 billion in the first four months of FY25 (April–July 2024) Imports from China also hit a record $113.45 billion in FY24, highlighting India’s growing trade […]

Why in News? The Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular on March 17, 2025, emphasizing the mandatory reporting of births and deaths within 21 days by private and government hospitals under the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969 (amended in 2023). Key Points of the News: Mandatory Reporting under the RBD Act, […]

The National Herald case is a high-profile legal matter in India involving allegations of financial irregularities linked to the Indian National Congress (INC) party. Below is a detailed timeline and the present status of the case: Background Origins of the National Herald: The National Herald newspaper was established in 1938 by Jawaharlal Nehru to promote […]

Why in News? Consumer Food Price Inflation (CFPI) dropped to a three-year low of 2.7% in March, a significant decline from 3.75% in February, as per the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data. Relevance for UPSC Prelims and Mains: Prelims: Important for questions related to inflation trends, economic indicators, and CMIE reports. Topics- Consumer […]

Why in News ?  The article discusses the declining participation of women in India’s formal manufacturing sector and its implications for economic growth and gender equity. Relevance for UPSC: Prelims:  Initiatives like Tamil Nadu’s ‘Thozhi’ scheme etc Mains :Relevant for GS Paper I (Society), GS Paper II (Governance and Policies), and GS Paper III (Inclusive […]