News: Rahul Gandhi unveiled a statue of Veera Pasi in Raebareli and addressed a “Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha” in his memory. About Veera Pasi Veera Pasi was a Dalit freedom fighter and trusted commander of Rana Beni Madhav Singh during the Revolt of 1857. Origin: Veera Pasi was born as Shivdeen Pasi on 11 November 1835… Continue reading Veera Pasi
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 21 – May – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 21-May – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Heena Makhija and Sandra Thachirickal Prathap in ORF talks about relevance of BRICS amid no collective security arrangement among its members. Jennifer B. Murtazashvili in Carnegie Endowment for International Peace focuses on shift among Central Asian and Continental Asian states… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 21 – May – 2026
Zwan-Wolf Effect and MAVEN Mission
News: NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft recorded the Zwan-Wolf effect inside Mars’ atmosphere for the first time during a solar storm. About Zwan-Wolf Effect Zwan-Wolf effect is a fundamental plasma physics phenomenon where magnetic pressure gradients compress plasma, squeezing and channeling charged particles along magnetic flux tubes. It was first described in 1976. Working mechanism: Solar Wind… Continue reading Zwan-Wolf Effect and MAVEN Mission
Ayush Anudan Portal
News: Ayush Anudan Portal was launched recently to strengthen digital governance and enhancing transparency in the Ayush sector. About Ayush Anudan Portal It is a digital initiative to strengthen digital governance and enhancing transparency in the Ayush sector. Developed by: It has been developed by the Ministry of Ayush under the Ayush Grid initiative. Aim:… Continue reading Ayush Anudan Portal
RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative
News: The Ministry of MSME is accelerating the digital transformation of India’s smallest businesses through the Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative under Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. About RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative About Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme Type: It is… Continue reading RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative
Amur Falcons
News: Three Amur falcons tagged in Manipur were recently seen wintering in Africa. They have been tracked since November 2025 as part of a Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About Amur Falcon It is a small migratory bird of prey belonging to the family Falconidae. It is known for its… Continue reading Amur Falcons
PSIR Brief #58
Today’s brief covers these important themes: Heena Makhija and Sandra Thachirickal Prathap in ORF talks about relevance of BRICS amid no collective security arrangement among its members. Jennifer B. Murtazashvili in Carnegie Endowment for International Peace focuses on shift among Central Asian and Continental Asian states from choosing camps to “portfolio politics”. Gideon Rose in… Continue reading PSIR Brief #58
Surging of India’s Electricity Demand – Explained Pointwise
India’s electricity demand has reached a peak of 256 GW, touching an all-time high. This year, the peak demand surged much earlier than expected. Nearly one-third of this peak demand was met through renewable energy sources. Table of Content What is Peak Demand? How do States manage peak demand? What are some challenges faced by… Continue reading Surging of India’s Electricity Demand – Explained Pointwise
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
News: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India, as Chair of the APO, from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
Booker Prize 2026
News: Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’, becoming the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to receive the prestigious literary award. About Booker Prize 2026 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker… Continue reading Booker Prize 2026
