Source: The post “Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says” has been created based on “Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says” published in “Business Standard” on 3 October 2026. Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance… Continue reading Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says
For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN
Source: The post “For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN” has been created based on “For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN” published in “Indian Express” on 3 October 2026. For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Two recent developments highlight the need to protect… Continue reading For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN
Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope
News: The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of hydrogen’s faint glow from when the universe was about five billion years old. About Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) is a radio telescope built in 2017. Location: It is located in British Columbia, Canada. Objective:… Continue reading Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
News: The Second Edition of AIME-2026 commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026. About ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) AIME-2026 is a multilateral joint naval exercise. Participating Members: It is between the Indian Navy and maritime defence forces of ASEAN Member States. 2026 Edition: AIME-2026 is the second edition of the exercise. The inaugural… Continue reading ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
Cybersecurity – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The recent ransomware leak exposing blueprints and supplier data for the Kudankulam Nuclear Plant underscores the growing threat of cyber espionage. While the core reactor networks remained safe and isolated, breaches targeting third-party contractors expose operational vulnerabilities. It highlights that robust cybersecurity is paramount to safeguard critical infrastructure, national security, and public trust. Table of… Continue reading Cybersecurity – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
News: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a distribution programme under RVY, providing 662 assistive devices to 114 senior citizens in Delhi-NCR. About Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana The Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana is first of its kind scheme in the country for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. It… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
News: Mumbai Port Authority declared Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. About Jawahar Dweep The Jawahar Dweep is a restricted offshore island terminal in Mumbai Harbour. It lies in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai’s eastern waterfront, about 8.25 km northeast of the Gateway of India. It is… Continue reading Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
Buxa Tiger Reserve
News: A tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, marking the beginning of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme. About Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. It is located at the confluence of three major bio-geographic zones: The lower Gangetic plains, Central Himalayas and the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Buxa Tiger Reserve
Desert National Park (DNP)
News: Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) will enter a crucial phase with captive-bred chicks set for a pilot release in enclosures at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. About Desert National Park (DNP) Desert National Park (DNP) is located in the Thar Desert across Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, Rajasthan. It is one of the largest… Continue reading Desert National Park (DNP)
Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
News: A world-class geological museum will be developed at Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. About Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum It is the first of its kind geological museum in the country. Location: It will be developed at the famous Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Focus: The project will focus on protecting the… Continue reading Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
