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Why in News? The linguistic debate in Maharashtra has reignited following the state government’s recent decision to withdraw two official orders mandating Hindi as the third language in primary education across Marathi and English medium State Board schools. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Articles related to Language/commission Mains :   GS 2 The Three […]

Why in News? The 11-member BRICS group, at Rio Summit 2025 ,comprising key emerging economies, issued a strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : BRICS/NDB/CRA Mains :   GS 2   The Rio Declaration emphasized: Zero Tolerance for Terrorism: BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, recommended 39 individuals for appointment as judges across nine High Courts (Delhi, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Patna, Gauhati, and Allahabad) on July 1 and 2, 2025. These recommendations, following extensive in-person and virtual interviews with […]

Why in News? India has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs of about $724 million on U.S. goods due to the U.S. increasing tariffs on Indian passenger vehicles, light trucks, and certain auto parts by 25% ad valorem, effective May 3, 2025. This development occurs as India and […]

Why in the News? Anand Sinha, former RBI deputy governor, spoke at the 15th Annual Banking & Finance Conference in Mumbai, highlighting AI and green finance as pivotal for transforming India’s banking sector. He emphasized their role in strengthening digital infrastructure, boosting rural financial inclusion, and addressing climate risks that could cost India 3%–10% of […]

The India Energy Stack (IES) is a Digital Public Infrastructure initiative by the Ministry of Power to create a unified, secure, and interoperable digital platform for India’s energy sector. It tackles issues like fragmented systems, lack of unique identifiers, and limited data access. Inspired by Aadhaar and UPI, IES aims to transform the power sector […]

Detailed Overview of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held from 30 June to 3 July 2025 in Sevilla, Spain at the FIBES Sevilla Exhibition and Conference Centre, is a critical global event aimed at mobilizing resources to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals […]

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a biofuel for aircraft, aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel. Made from renewable or waste sources like used cooking oil, agricultural residues, or captured CO2, it meets strict sustainability standards to avoid food crop competition or deforestation. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up […]

Reactor Pressure Build-up refers to the increase in pressure within a reactor vessel, typically a nuclear reactor or a chemical reactor, due to various operational or abnormal conditions. It is a critical safety concern because excessive pressure can lead to equipment damage or catastrophic failure.  Causes of Reactor Pressure Build-up Thermal Expansion of Fluids As […]

Why in News? INS Udaygiri, a stealth frigate under Project 17A, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL). As the second vessel of the Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, it marks a significant milestone in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) initiative, boasting 75% indigenous content. The warship enhances the […]