News: India has achieved an impressive 8th-place finish in its debut participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025. About WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025 WSAC 2025 was the third edition of the prestigious continental skills competition. Participation: It brought together 500+ young competitors representing 29 Asian member and guest nations. The competition featured 44… Continue reading WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025
INS Taragiri
News: INS Taragiri (Yard 12653) was delivered to the Indian Navy at MDL, Mumbai. About INS Taragiri INS Taragiri is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigates of the Indian Navy. New version: The new Taragiri is a reincarnation of erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate. Bulit by: It is the third P17A… Continue reading INS Taragiri
Pilot Trainer Aircraft “Hansa-3(NG)”
News: India has launched its first indigenous pilot trainer aircraft, Hansa-3(NG), marking the country’s march towards self-reliant aerospace manufacturing. About Pilot Trainer Aircraft “Hansa-3(NG)” It is India’s first indigenous trainer aircraft developed for pilot training. Developed by: It is designed and developed by CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial… Continue reading Pilot Trainer Aircraft “Hansa-3(NG)”
Khiamniungan Tribe
News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India referred to the Khiamniungan tribe in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, bringing attention to their culture and traditions. About Khiamniungan Tribe The Khiamniungan are one of the major Naga tribes, inhabiting eastern Nagaland (India) and north-western Myanmar. Name: The name Khiamniungan comes from ‘Khiam’ (water), ‘Niu’ (great), and… Continue reading Khiamniungan Tribe
Inflation Targeting and Beyond
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Inflation Introduction India uses inflation targeting to guide monetary policy, but recent experience shows sharp price swings and mixed results. Food inflation has shifted strongly, while repo rate changes often looked weak. As the current flexible inflation targeting framework ends in March 2026, India must reassess what has worked,… Continue reading Inflation Targeting and Beyond
Asia Power Index 2025
News: India has secured the third rank in the Asia Power Index 2025, while the United States and China hold the 1st and 2nd positions respectively. About Asia Power Index 2025 The Asia Power Index is an annual assessment that measures the ability of countries to shape and respond to their external environment and evaluates… Continue reading Asia Power Index 2025
Institutionalising Animal Representation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper – IV Introduction Modern democracy is built on a divide between humans and animals. Animals are treated as non-political beings, without voice or status. This creates structural injustice, not just individual cruelty. The core issue is how to redesign institutions so that animal interests are seen and protected within democratic… Continue reading Institutionalising Animal Representation
Perseverance Rover
News: NASA’s Perseverance rover detected electrical activity in Mars’ atmosphere for the first time, using its SuperCam instrument. About Perseverance Rover Perseverance is a semi-autonomous car-sized rover sent in NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission to explore Mars. Landing: It is the first rover to land in an ancient Martian river delta, located inside the Jezero crater.… Continue reading Perseverance Rover
Draft Seed Bill – Important Provisions & Significance – Explained Pointwise
Download PDF Daily 7 PM Initiative for the day The Centre has come out with a new Seeds Bill, proposing mandatory registration of seed varieties & stricter punishment for violations. The draft Bill is aligned with current agricultural & regulatory requirements & will replace the Seeds Act, 1966 & the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983. The… Continue reading Draft Seed Bill – Important Provisions & Significance – Explained Pointwise
1st Dec. 2025 @ 3 PM at Karol Bagh Centre | Open Class of Prelims Sprint 2026
Dear Students, Our Prelims Sprint Classes 2026 Offline batch is starting from Today, i.e. Monday, 1st Dec. 2025 at 3 PM. To give you a firsthand approach we are giving 1st class as Open to all at Karol Bagh Centre. If you are preparing for Prelims 2026 Examination Get a head start on your preparation… Continue reading 1st Dec. 2025 @ 3 PM at Karol Bagh Centre | Open Class of Prelims Sprint 2026
