News: Recently, temperatures at the North Pole surged more than 20°C above average, reaching levels high enough to cause ice melting. Scientists consider this an extreme winter warming event, though not necessarily the most extreme ever recorded. Reason for the temperature Spike 1. Deep Low-Pressure System Over Iceland: A low-pressure system developed over Iceland, where… Continue reading Why Temperatures at the North Pole Reached 20°C Above Average
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Furlough and Parole
News: Recently, the convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a prison rule related to furloughs. About Parole Parole is a conditional release of a prisoner who has served part of their sentence, allowing the person to live outside prison under specified conditions. The term originates from the French phrase… Continue reading Furlough and Parole
Santorini Island
News: Thousands of residents and tourists have evacuated Santorini, a popular Greek tourist destination, after experiencing 300 earthquakes in just two days. According to the BBC, over 11,000 residents have departed the island in recent days. About Santorini Island Santorini is a Greek island located in the southern Aegean Sea It is about 200 km… Continue reading Santorini Island
Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV)
News: The ongoing talks between India and U.S.A for making Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) together have gained momentum before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, D.C. About Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) The Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) is an eight-wheeled armored vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems for the U.S. Army. … Continue reading Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV)
India and Bangladesh relations after government change
Source: The post India and Bangladesh relations after government change has been created, based on the article “Bangladesh foreign adviser writes: India, let’s work together” published in “Indian Express” on 6th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article discusses India-Bangladesh relations after Sheikh Hasina’s government fell. The… Continue reading India and Bangladesh relations after government change
India’s nuclear power challenges and proposed reforms
Source: The post India’s nuclear power challenges and proposed reforms has been created, based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: The story of India’s atomic slide – and an opportunity to bounce back” published in “Indian Express” on 5th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructure Context: The article discusses India’s nuclear energy… Continue reading India’s nuclear power challenges and proposed reforms
Schools Must Adapt to AI with Values
Source: The post Schools Must Adapt to AI with Values has been created, based on the article “What AI could do in the classroom” published in “Indian Express” on 5th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context: The article discusses the role of… Continue reading Schools Must Adapt to AI with Values
Makhana
News: The Union Budget 2025 announced the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar, bringing renewed attention to Makhana. About Makhana Makhana (Fox Nut) is the dried seed of the prickly water lily plant (Euryale ferox). It grows in freshwater ponds, lakes, and wetlands across South and East Asia. The outer seed coat is black,… Continue reading Makhana
Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton
News: The Finance Minister recently introduced a five-year Cotton Mission aimed at improving productivity, sustainability, and the promotion of premium ELS cotton varieties in India. About Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton is a premium type of cotton known for its extra-long fiber length (30 mm or more), making it softer, stronger, and… Continue reading Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton
United States Agency for International Development
News: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has come under intense scrutiny and is facing potential shutdown as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restructure and reduce federal government spending. About United States Agency for International Development (USAID) The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the primary international humanitarian… Continue reading United States Agency for International Development
