News: Health officials in Florida have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” About Zombie Deer Disease It is a fatal neurological illness of cervids caused by abnormal prion proteins that damage the brain and nervous system. Other name: It is also known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Cause: It… Continue reading Zombie Deer Disease
Indo-Pacific Region – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Indo-Pacific is the most important concept in 21st-century geopolitics and strategy. It is a modern term that defines a unified, interconnected, and dynamic super-region that stretches across two oceans. Table of Content What is the Indo-Pacific Region? Significance of Indo-Pacific Region India’s interests in Indo-Pacific Various initiatives in the Indo-Pacific Region Challenges of Indo-Pacific… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Region – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
We need a law to protect domestic workers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Introduction In January, the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame a comprehensive law on domestic workers’ rights and to set up a committee to design the framework within six months. The current status… Continue reading We need a law to protect domestic workers
Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
News: An international bird-watching programme was organised at Rakchham in the Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary by local administration and partners, with delegates from 15 countries. About Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh , situated between Sangla Valley and Chhitkul. It is a part of western Himalaya range. It lies in a… Continue reading Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
News: Recently, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 was released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali. About Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 Released by: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations Aim: To provide reliable data on forest area, condition, management, and use to guide global forest policy, sustainable… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International relation. Introduction India faces a harsher global landscape and shrinking diplomatic space. Multilateralism has weakened, flexibility is lacking, and a trust deficit is growing. India was absent or marginal in key events abroad and hesitant or helpless during churn in its neighbourhood. The earlier “sweet spot” of being… Continue reading India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world
‘We Rise’ Initiative
News: Recently ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative was launched by NITI Aayog. About ‘We Rise’ Initiative Launched by: NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in collaboration with DP World. The initiative operates under WEP’s “Award to Reward (ATR)” programme. The Award to Reward (ATR) initiative was launched in 2023. It… Continue reading ‘We Rise’ Initiative
CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Source: The post “CBDCs Vs Stablecoins” has been created, based on “RBI Governor Malhotra urges other central banks to promote CBDCs over stablecoins” published in “Indian Express” on 22 October 2025. CBDCs Vs Stablecoins. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The Reserve… Continue reading CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Source: The post “Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance” has been created, based on “Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception” published in “The Hindu” on 22 October 2025. Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: Recent failures in India’s environmental monitoring systems,… Continue reading Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs)
News: For centuries, sky-gazers have reported seeing peculiar, short-lived events on the moon’s surface known as transient lunar phenomena (TLPs). About Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs) Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs) are short-lived, unusual visual events observed on the moon’s surface, such as flashes, glows, or colour changes. TLPs include brightening, reddish or violet blotches and foggy spots. These events can… Continue reading Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs)
