Source: The post Ban alone cannot protect children from gaming has been created, based on the article “ADDICTION, NOT PLAY” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2025. Ban alone cannot protect children from gaming. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable… Continue reading Ban alone cannot protect children from gaming
India strengthens layered air defence through integration
Source: The post Press freedom faces threats under misuse of new law has been created, based on the article “A stronger air shield” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2025. India strengthens layered air defence through integration. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context: DRDO announced the maiden… Continue reading India strengthens layered air defence through integration
H-1B visa program: Its benefits and criticisms
Source: The post H-1B visa program: Its benefits and criticisms has been created, based on the article “H1B Visa and its Impact on India” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th August 2025. H-1B visa program: Its benefits and criticisms. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-2 International Relations Context: Recently, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick termed… Continue reading H-1B visa program: Its benefits and criticisms
Implications of tariff measures and way forward for India
Source: The post Implications of tariff measures and way forward for India has been created, based on the article “Countering the tariff” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th August 2025. Implications of tariff measures and way forward for India. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of… Continue reading Implications of tariff measures and way forward for India
Trump Tariff – Impact & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6 announcing the imposition of an additional ad valorem duty of 25% on Indian imports starting from August 27 for “directly or indirectly importing Russian oil”. This was in addition to the 25% reciprocal tariff that took effect on August 7. These tariffs are among the… Continue reading Trump Tariff – Impact & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
Arogyapacha and Kani Tribe
News: Kuttimathan Kani, the forest elder who revealed Arogyapacha, died in poverty at 72 on August 23, 2025 near Kerala’s Agasthyamalai forests. About Arogyapacha It is a small rhizomatous perennial herb (Trichopus zeylanicus), Distribution: Sri Lanka, southern India, Malaysia; near streams in lowland forests; around 1,000 m in India In India: It is endemic to… Continue reading Arogyapacha and Kani Tribe
Exercise Bright Star 2025
News: Egypt will conduct the multilateral ‘Exercise Bright Star’ from August 28 to September 10, 2025. About Exercise Bright Star 2025 Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral tri-service exercise hosted by Egypt with the United States since 1980. It is held biennially and is among the largest in the region. 2023 edition: The 2023 edition… Continue reading Exercise Bright Star 2025
PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
News: The Union Cabinet approved the restructuring and extension of PM SVANidhi (“PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0”). About PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0 Full Name: Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi 0 Extended version: This scheme is an extension and restructuring of the original PM SVANidhi scheme. The original PM SVANidhi Scheme was launched on 1 June… Continue reading PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
Quadruple Star System and Brown Dwarfs
News: Recently, Scientists have discovered a rare quadruple star system in the Milky Way galaxy. About the Quadruple Star System A star system in the Milky Way galaxy named as UPM J1040−3551 AabBab, is also called as a rare quadruple star system by the scientists. It consists of two cold brown dwarfs orbiting two young red… Continue reading Quadruple Star System and Brown Dwarfs
FIDE World Cup 2025
News: The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India. About FIDE World Cup 2025 Organizer: The event is being organized by FIDE (International Chess Federation). Timing: The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 27, 2025. Number of Players: A total of 206 chess players from more than 90 countries… Continue reading FIDE World Cup 2025
