Ebola Virus

News: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 deaths. About Ebola Virus Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and… Continue reading Ebola Virus

Energy Storage Systems – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

With the world shifting toward renewable energy like solar and wind, energy storage has become the missing puzzle piece for a clean energy future. India, which is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity, is facing a key challenge due to the vast gap between its actual operational capacity & its ambitious project pipeline. Table of… Continue reading Energy Storage Systems – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

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PSIR Brief #55

Today’s brief covers these important themes: Dhani Mehrishi’s article in ORF talks about how rich-world rate hikes hurt vulnerable economies. Ashok K Kantha in The Indian Express analysis the Trump-Xi summit which gave China a little more than the U.S. Ashok Lavasa in The Hindu focuses on why democracy needs real competition. UPSC has previously… Continue reading PSIR Brief #55

Key Facts About Norway

News: Trade and energy cooperation are expected to dominate discussions for the first bilateral visit to Norway by an Indian Prime Minister.  Key Facts About Norway Location: Norway is a northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula.  It is bounded by the Barents Sea to the north, the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea… Continue reading Key Facts About Norway

Committee on Empowerment of Women

News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women and appointed Dr Daggubati Purandeswari as Chairperson. About Committee on Empowerment of Women The Committee on Empowerment of Women is a Joint Parliamentary Committee formed to promote women’s empowerment across party lines. Establishment: It was constituted for the first time in 1997… Continue reading Committee on Empowerment of Women

Kesar Mango

News: The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango has got global recognition as ‘Gir Kesar’ mango after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About Kesar Mango It is a well-known variety of mango of Gujarat. Cultivation area:  It is largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains, Junagadh district, Gujarat and some districts of… Continue reading Kesar Mango

Operation RAGEPILL

News: Under Operation RAGEPILL, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted an international Captagon trafficking syndicate, seizing around 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets/powder and arresting an overstaying Syrian national linked to the network. About Operation RAGEPILL Conducted by: Operation RAGEPILL has been conducted by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It is the first-ever seizure of Captagon by… Continue reading Operation RAGEPILL

Hoolock Gibbon

News: The first instance globally of a Western hoolock gibbon using an artificial canopy bridge over a railway line was recorded in Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary recently, offering cautious optimism for the survival of India’s only ape species. About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock gibbons are primates and fall under the category of apes, which are evolutionarily closest to humans. It… Continue reading Hoolock Gibbon

UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 May – Space Missions – 2026

Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 May Space Missions    For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 18 May – Space Missions – 2026

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