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Project Sambandh
In News Project Sambandh helping families of Army personnel who die in non-battle scenarios. About Project Sambandh It is an initiative of Retired army officer and Shaurya Chakra awardee Colonel Vembu Shankar. It is a one-man philanthropic initiative to connect the Next of Kin (NoK) of ‘physical casualties’ in the Army – was made in […]
Superconductivity of Mercury
In News Recently, a research group has discovered a clear picture of superconductivity in Mercury. Key Points Discovery: In 1911, Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovered superconductivity in mercury. At a very low temperature, called the threshold temperature, solid mercury offers no resistance to the flow of electric current. The BCS theory: Mercury was later […]
Storage Options for Renewable Energy
In News Recently, the Government has started exploring storage options as the share of renewables increases in the grid. Key Points Current Scenario: To operationally sustain a huge monthly addition of an average 1,000 megawatt from non-fossil fuels or renewables to the electricity grid, India needs to urgently work on developing viable energy storage options. […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In News There are rising applications and ethical concerns in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). What is Generative AI? It is a cutting-edge technological advancement type of artificial intelligence that involves creating new, original content or data using machine learning algorithms. It can be used to generate text, images, music, or other types of media. Generative […]
Overutilization of Fertilizers & Worsening Nutrient Imbalance
In News The recent easing of global prices has boosted fertilizer availability and cut the subsidy bill. More about the news The easing of global fertiliser prices has enabled the following: Improvement of overall availability significantly: No major shortage of any fertilizer has been reported during the ongoing rabi cropping season. Augmented fertiliser availability, coupled […]
Slow Pace of National Monetisation Pipeline
In News According to recent data, the Centre’s ambitious National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) may miss the goal in FY23 by a wide margin. More about the news About the shortfall: After achieving the target for the first year rather comfortably, the Centre’s National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) may miss the goal as railways, telecom and petroleum […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 PMGKAY off the table, Govt looks at a rethink on wheat export ban (Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger) What led the Indian government to ban wheat exports and why Govt looks at a rethink on wheat export ban now? […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Home Ministry seeks another six-month extension to frame rules related to Citizenship Act (Govt. Policies and Interventions) What are the major provisions of Citizenship Amendment Act 2019? Why govt. is seeking extension after extension, Its concerns, and what […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Services, agriculture raise growth estimate to 7%; poor demand, weak exports concern (Economy) What are findings of first advance estimates of national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO)? GS 2 1 Supreme Court on delay by Govt: Extreme concern, […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill