Bhupen Hazarika

News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary. About Bhupen Hazarika Bhupen Hazarika was a cultural icon from Assam and Northeast India. He was born in 1926 in Sadiya, Assam. He was a singer, lyricist, musician, filmmaker, and cultural activist. He is popularly known as… Continue reading Bhupen Hazarika

Self-Respect Movement

News: Oxford conference commemorates the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, highlighting Periyar’s worldwide impact. About the Self-Respect Movement It was a social reform movement launched in 1925 by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) in Tamil Nadu. Objective: The main objectives of the movement were: Annihilation of Caste System: Challenged the caste hierarchy and Brahmanical supremacy. Promotion of… Continue reading Self-Respect Movement

Why Punjab Keeps Flooding

News: Punjab is experiencing one of the worst floods. The state government has declared all 23 districts as flood-hit. Reasons behind Punjab Keeps Flooding 1. Punjab’s Geography: Punjab has three big rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) and some small ones (Ghaggar & choes). In the monsoon, heavy rains make these rivers overflow. Punjab has earthen walls (bundhs)… Continue reading Why Punjab Keeps Flooding

Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025 

News: Recently, the Rajasthan Assembly has passed a new Bill to regulate the coaching centre industry in the state to create a healthier and more supportive environment for students. About Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025 It was passed by the Rajasthan Assembly on September 3, 2025. It aims to protect students’ interests, provide career guidance, ensure… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025 

National Sports Governance Act 2025

Source: The post National Sports Governance Act, 2025 has been created, based on the article “National Sports Governance Act will ensure sports bodies do not function as fiefdoms”  published in “Indian Express” on 4 September 2025. National Sports Governance Act 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- 2- Governance Context: Sports governance in India has historically… Continue reading National Sports Governance Act 2025

Indian Semiconductor Industry

Source: The post Indian Semiconductor Industry has been created, based on the article “Shaping the future, chip by chip”  published in “Indian Express” on 3 September 2025. Indian Semiconductor Industry. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Context: Semiconductors have become the… Continue reading Indian Semiconductor Industry

Indo-China Relation

Source: The post Indo-China Relation has been created, based on the article “A reconnection in Tianjin”  published in “Indian Express” on 01st September 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President… Continue reading Indo-China Relation

Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census 2027

News: The Registrar General of India (RGI) has requested a budget of ₹14,618.95 crore to conduct the Census 2027, which will be India’s first “Digital Census” and will also include the collection of caste data. About Registrar General of India (RGI) In 1949, the Government of India created a permanent organisation under the Ministry of… Continue reading Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census 2027

Blue Dragons

News: Several beaches in Spain and Famara beaches in Lanzarote were closed earlier this month after blue dragons began to wash ashore. About Blue Dragons Blue dragons are mollusks and belong to the nudibranch family, which means they are related to snails. Scientific name: Glaucus atlanticus. It is also called the sea swallow, blue angel,… Continue reading Blue Dragons

E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs

Source: The post “E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs” has been created, based on the article “Where there’s an e-will” published in “Indian Express” on 30th  August 2025. E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Growth and development And Infrastructure (energy). Context: When India… Continue reading E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs

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