UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International relation Introduction The United States has invited India to join the Donald Trump–led Board of Peace, created to guide the peace process in Gaza. The body was originally approved by the United Nations with a limited mandate. However, within four months, its role expanded through a new charter… Continue reading Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza Transition and Role of India
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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
News: Two deaths were reported in Manasa town in Madhya Pradesh due to a Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. About Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that carries signals… Continue reading Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
Bagurumba Dance
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will will attend a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati, where around 10,000 artists will perform the Bagurumba dance. About Bagurumba Dance Bagurumba is a ancient traditional folk dance of the Bodo community of Assam. Origin: It was initially performed as a ritual dance connected with harvest, nature worship, and… Continue reading Bagurumba Dance
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram highlighted how Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s powerful song became a rallying cry for India’s freedom movement against British colonial rule. About Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was born on June 27, 1838, in North 24 Parganas, Bengal, into a family with strong… Continue reading Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
News: The Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. About Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 Winner: It has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. The Swedish Academy gives the award. It carries a monetary reward of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately USD 1.2 million) Krasznahorkai is regarded as a great… Continue reading Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid
News: Recently, the Indian Army has initiated procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-drone Grid. About SAKSHAM About SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management. It is a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time. This initiative aligns with the… Continue reading ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid
Mig La Pass
News: Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has recently achieved a remarkable feat by constructing the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh. About Mig La Pass Location: Mig La Pass (also called Migla Pass) is located on the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. It has become the highest motorable mountain… Continue reading Mig La Pass
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
News: A recent volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia released an ash cloud soaring up to an astounding 11 kilometers into the sky. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It lies along the tectonically active Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone… Continue reading Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
PM-YUVA 3.0
News: The Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education has introduced PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors. PM-YUVA 3.0 About PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched by: Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education to nurture young literary talent in India. Aim: To train budding authors under the age of 30 to promote a… Continue reading PM-YUVA 3.0
White Island (Whakaari)
News: The owners of New Zealand’s Whakaari (White Island) volcano were cleared of legal responsibility for the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people. The High Court ruled they only owned the land and were not liable for tourist safety. About White Island (Whakaari) White Island is an active stratovolcano located in the Bay of Plenty, off… Continue reading White Island (Whakaari)
