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Why in News? The Axiom Space Ax-4 mission, set to carry Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station (ISS), has been delayed due to a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak in SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.  Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Lox/ISS/ Mains :   GS 3/ Scince […]

Why in News?  This year’s Yoga Day activities will revolve around 10 unique signature events to mark the 11 th edition of the global event. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Key terms related to Yoga Day Mains :   GS 1/3  Health /Enviroment Key Highlights of IDY 2025 Activities: Signature Events: Yoga Sangam: A […]

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, established in 1999 and headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. It operates as a unit of the Earth System Science Organization (ESSO) and is mandated to provide ocean information and advisory services to society, […]

Why in News? The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, convened its 29th meeting in Mumbai recently to address critical issues impacting India’s financial sector. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : FSDC Mains :   GS 3/Economy Key Points from the FSDC Meeting: Cybersecurity Enhancement: The FSDC […]

Why in News ? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released its report titled “State of the World Population 2025: The Real Fertility Crisis”, highlighting India’s demographic trends, fertility rate, and population growth projections. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: UNFPA/About Report Mains :  GS 1/GS 2 About the UNFPA Report Population Statistics: India’s Current […]

Why in News? The Solid State Drive SSD was recently in News. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SSD/HDD/Floppy disk Mains :   GS 3 ( Technology) Solid State Drive (SSD): Technology: Uses NAND flash memory (semiconductor-based) to store data, with no moving parts. Data is stored in memory cells, accessed electronically via a controller. […]

Why in news ? Moscow’s announcement to enhance its military ties in Africa comes amid reports that the Wagner Group, a controversial Russian paramilitary organization, has reportedly exited Mali. The group’s operations in Mali have been handed over to the Africa Corps, directly overseen by Russia’s Defense Ministry. About Wagner Group: The Wagner Group is […]

Why in News? The sinking of the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 off the Kochi coast on May 25, 2025, has triggered an environmental crisis along the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with plastic pellets (nurdles) washing ashore. The spill has now reached the ecologically sensitive Dhanushkodi and Rameswaram regions, raising concerns about […]

Why in News? The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) in New Delhi. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : BSA/Official Language Mains :   GS 2  About Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA): A Complete Official Language Department: The establishment of BBA completes the Department […]

  DeFi is a subset of Web3 that uses blockchain and smart contracts to recreate financial services (e.g., lending, borrowing, trading) without traditional intermediaries like banks. Key Features: Permissionless: Anyone with an internet connection and a crypto wallet can participate. Transparency: Transactions are recorded on public blockchains, ensuring auditability. Smart Contracts: Automated, self-executing agreements that […]