News: India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, dropping three places from 93 in 2023. About Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is released annually by Transparency International. It ranks 180 countries and territories based on perceived levels of public sector corruption. The score… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024
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Sukhoi Su-57
News: The Sukhoi Su-57 is in the news due to Russia offering India the production of the aircraft to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet. About Sukhoi Su-57 The Sukhoi Su-57 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau, designed for air superiority, strike missions, and reconnaissance. It is the… Continue reading Sukhoi Su-57
Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication
News: Researchers from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru studied Asian elephants in Bandipur and Mudumalai National Parks (Southern India). They recorded elephant sounds for 2 years in different places like forests, grasslands, and water bodies. About Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication Findings of the study: Elephants produce 4 key types of sounds: Type of… Continue reading Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication
Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018
News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, introducing stricter rules to combat spam calls and SMS messages. About Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 It was introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to curb unsolicited commercial communication (spam)… Continue reading Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018
Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg
News: In a significant move towards eliminating colonial influences in the Indian Armed Forces, Fort William, the Eastern Command Headquarters of the Indian Army in Kolkata, has been officially renamed Vijay Durg. Historical Significance of Fort William Originally constructed by the British in 1781, Fort William was named after King William III of England. It… Continue reading Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg
Bombay Blood Group
News: In a pioneering medical achievement, doctors in Chennai successfully performed a kidney transplant on a patient with the Bombay blood group, using an organ from a donor with a different blood type. The team adapted the Japanese technique of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) to lower anti-H antibody levels, preventing organ rejection and making an… Continue reading Bombay Blood Group
Impact of Trump freezing USAID foreign aid
Source: The post Impact of Trump freezing USAID foreign aid has been created, based on the article “How will freeze on USAID affect the world?” published in “The Hindu” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Context: The article… Continue reading Impact of Trump freezing USAID foreign aid
Bail Conditions Forcing Marriage Harm Survivors’ Dignity
Source: The post Bail Conditions Forcing Marriage Harm Survivors’ Dignity has been created, based on the article “A legal ‘remedy’ that perpetuates survivor trauma” published in “The Hindu” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Context: The article… Continue reading Bail Conditions Forcing Marriage Harm Survivors’ Dignity
COP29 is called the Climate Finance COP
Source: The post COP29 is called the Climate Finance COP has been created, based on the article “A role for India in South-South climate cooperation” published in “The Hindu” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article discusses COP29, called the Climate Finance COP, and its role in implementing Article… Continue reading COP29 is called the Climate Finance COP
Uttarakhand UCC restricts live-in relationships legally
Source: The post Uttarakhand UCC restricts live-in relationships legally has been created, based on the article “The problem of regulating live-in relationships” published in “The Hindu” on 11th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Indian Constitution Context: The article discusses Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and its impact on live-in relationships. It highlights concerns… Continue reading Uttarakhand UCC restricts live-in relationships legally
