Seneca Lake ‘Drums’ Mystery
Why is it in News Relevance: What are the Seneca Drums Prevailing Scientific Theory Recent Research Findings Scientific Hypothesis Challenges in Studying the Phenomenon Significance Conclusion
Microplastics impact coral reproduction at multiple stages
Why in News Relevance: Coral Reproduction Basics About the Study Key Findings Mechanism of Impact Comparison with Earlier Studies Year Study Focus Key Outcome 2019 (Australia) Weathered PP effects on Acropora tenuis Reduced fertilization, minimal impact on embryo & larval stages 2024 Microplastic pollution & coral gametes Confirmed impact on gametes but not on larval […]
India’s invasive species present a dilemma
Why in News ? Relevance: What Are Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Global Scenario Status in India Case Studies: Key Invasive Species in India A. Lantana camara B. Prosopis juliflora (“Gando Bawar”) C. Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) D. Other Aquatic Invaders Ecological Impacts of IAS Level Impact Type Examples Species Level Reduced survival, reproduction, and genetic […]
Making ‘room’ for new uses of Chemistry
Why is it in News ? Relevance: What are MOFs Key Scientists and Contributions Special Properties of MOFs Applications Significance of the Nobel Prize Current Trends Conclusion
Are workers’ rights being eroded?
Why is it in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Why Do Workplace Accidents Occur Legal Framework for Worker Safety Structural Weaknesses in Enforcement Consequences Way Forward Conclusion
Manipur data mask scale of crimes against women in 2023
Why is it in News ? Relevance: The 2023 Manipur Ethnic Conflict Supreme Court’s Observation (July 2023) Key NCRB Data (Manipur, 2022 vs 2023) Category of Crime 2022 2023 % Change / Observation Arson 27 6,203 22,800% Rioting 84 5,421 6,350% Dacoity 1 1,213 Massive rise Murder 47 151 221% Attempt to Murder 153 818 […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 October 2025
Q1. Which of the following laws in India specifically address worker safety and accident compensation? Options:(a) 2 and 4 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 2 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation: Q2. Which of the following Indian states share a boundary with Manipur? […]
Current Affairs 09 October 2025
Content Manipur data mask scale of crimes against women in 2023 Why is it in News ? Relevance: The 2023 Manipur Ethnic Conflict Supreme Court’s Observation (July 2023) Key NCRB Data (Manipur, 2022 vs 2023) Category of Crime 2022 2023 % Change / Observation Arson 27 6,203 22,800% Rioting 84 5,421 6,350% Dacoity 1 1,213 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 October 2025
Content The danger of an unchecked pre-crime framework Why in News Relevance : Practice Question : Concept and Colonial Origins Constituent Assembly Debate Constitutional Framework Judicial Evolution: From Gopalan to Dhanya M. A. A.K. Gopalan vs State of Madras (1950) B. Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (1978) C. A.K. Roy vs Union of India […]
PIB Summaries 09 October 2025
Content Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India Why in News Relevance: Digital India and the Expanding Cyber Landscape Rising Cyber Threats: Data Trends Nature of Cyber Frauds Emerging Threat Responses Cybersecurity Legal & Institutional Framework A. Key Legislations Cybersecurity Institutions and Mechanisms A. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) B. National Critical Information […]