News: Global sea ice cover has dropped to a record low, with the combined extent of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice reaching just 15.76 million sq km over the five days leading up to February 13, 2025. About Sea Ice Free-floating ice in the polar regions, distinct from icebergs, glaciers, ice sheets, and ice shelves… Continue reading Global Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low
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Bacteria made Band Aid for plants
News: Scientists have discovered a bacterial cellulose bandage that can significantly speed up healing in plants, marking a potential revolution in agriculture and plant care. About Bacteria-Made Band-Aid Bacterial cellulose, a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria, has long been used in human medicine for wound healing. Now, researchers have found that it works just… Continue reading Bacteria made Band Aid for plants
India’s Chief Election Commissioner Appointment and Concerns
Source: The post India’s Chief Election Commissioner Appointment and Concerns has been created, based on the article “New CEC, under new law” published in “Indian Express” on 19th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity-Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The article explains how the Chief… Continue reading India’s Chief Election Commissioner Appointment and Concerns
Why Reservations Are Not the Best Solution for Muslims
Source: The post Why Reservations Are Not the Best Solution for Muslims has been created, based on the article “Yogendra Yadav writes: Social Justice for Muslims should not be about reservations” published in “Indian Express” on 18th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment… Continue reading Why Reservations Are Not the Best Solution for Muslims
Project Waterworth
News: Meta has announced Project Waterworth which is its most ambitious subsea cable project. About Project Waterworth Aim: The project aims to enhance global internet connectivity using AI and machine learning. Focus: It will focus on better cable deployment and maintenance for a more reliable internet. It will be the world’s longest and highest-capacity subsea… Continue reading Project Waterworth
Sovereign Green Bonds in India
News: Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are in the news because India has struggled to generate strong investor demand for them despite their potential to fund the country’s green transition. About Green Bonds Green bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporations, or multilateral banks to raise capital for projects that reduce emissions or enhance climate… Continue reading Sovereign Green Bonds in India
COMPACT Initiative
News: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. About COMPACT Initiative The US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative aims to enhance defence collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and boost bilateral… Continue reading COMPACT Initiative
Modi’s visit to Washington impacted India-US relations
Source: The post India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean has been created, based on the article “Express View on Modi and Trump’s meeting: A promising future” published in “Indian Express” on 15th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting Context: The article… Continue reading Modi’s visit to Washington impacted India-US relations
TRUST Initiative
News: The India-US TRUST Initiative is a recent agreement between India and the United States to work together to secure the supply of critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements (REEs), essential for advanced technologies, energy, and pharmaceutical production. About TRUST Initiative TRUST stands for: Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology. It is a partnership… Continue reading TRUST Initiative
India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean
Source: The post India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean has been created, based on the article “What India needs to do in the Indian Ocean” published in “Indian Express” on 15th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The… Continue reading India’s Growing Influence in the Indian Ocean
