Source: The post Critical minerals shape global power and conflicts has been created, based on the article “The strategic race India can’t lose” published in “Indian Express” on 27th 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 article discusses how… Continue reading Critical minerals shape global power and conflicts
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PUNCH Mission
News: NASA’s PUNCH Mission has been in news due to its groundbreaking approach to studying the Sun’s atmosphere and space weather. About Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission It is an advanced solar observation project designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere, track the origins of solar winds, and analyze Coronal Mass… Continue reading PUNCH Mission
SPHEREx Space Telescope
News: NASA is preparing to launch its new space telescope, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer), on February 28, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. About SPHEREx Space Telescope The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization,… Continue reading SPHEREx Space Telescope
NAKSHA Scheme
News: The NAKSHA scheme, launched by the Union Rural Development has been making headlines due to its ambitious goal of modernizing urban land records. About NAKSHA Scheme The NAtional Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) is a new initiative launched under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It is 100% centrally… Continue reading NAKSHA Scheme
Gharial
News: Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a leader in gharial conservation, hosting over 80% of India’s total gharial population. The National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, located in the state, recorded 2,456 gharials in 2024. About Gharial The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a species of crocodilian known for its long, slender snout and fish-based diet. The name… Continue reading Gharial
The Three-Language Formula and Its Challenges
Source: The post The Three-Language Formula and Its Challenges has been created, based on the article “Yogendra Yadav writes: Focus on multilingualism, not Hindi” published in “Indian Express” on 25th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Polity Context: The article discusses India’s three-language formula (TLF) and its political debate. It criticizes the dominance of English… Continue reading The Three-Language Formula and Its Challenges
Battle of Karnal
News: The Battle of Karnal on February 24, 1739, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Mughal Empire. About Battle of Karnal (1739) The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, was a decisive conflict between the Persian emperor Nadir Shah and the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila. By the early 18th… Continue reading Battle of Karnal
Black Plastic
News: Black plastic is commonly used in kitchen utensils, food containers, and household items. However, concerns have emerged regarding its safety due to potential toxic chemical exposure. About Black Plastic It is often made from recycled electronic waste, such as old computers, TVs, and appliances. These electronics contain substances like: Flame retardants (e.g., bromine-based compounds… Continue reading Black Plastic
Tea Horse Road
News: Recently, China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, shared a post on X about the historic Tea Horse Road, a trade route spanning over 2,000 km that connected China to India through Tibet. About Tea Horse Road It is an ancient trade route connecting China to India via Tibet. It spanned over 2,000 km, passing… Continue reading Tea Horse Road
India can lead in transgender healthcare globally
Source: The post India can lead in transgender healthcare globally has been created, based on the article “How India can become the vishwaguru for transgender healthcare” published in “Indian Express” on 24th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Context:… Continue reading India can lead in transgender healthcare globally
