by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Guinea Pigs Prove to Be a Valuable Model for Studying Human Embryos Why in News? A recent study has found that guinea pigs can serve as a reliable animal model for studying the early stages of human embryo development. This breakthrough is significant due to the...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Caspian Sea Decline Poses Threat to Endangered Seals Why in News? Recent climate projections indicate a significant drop in water levels of the Caspian Sea, which could severely impact endangered Caspian seals and the broader ecosystem. The decline, driven by...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Study Finds a Shift in Peak Time of Maximum Rainfall in India Why in News? A recent study using GSMap-ISRO rainfall data has revealed a significant shift in the timing and distribution of peak rainfall across various regions of India during the decade 2011–2020...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Venom Characteristics of Russell’s Viper Linked to Local Climate, IISc Study Why in News? A recent study conducted by researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases on April 10, 2025, has revealed...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Surrender Policy is Not a Complete Solution, Say Maoists Why in News? On April 8, 2025, a press release by the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) from its North-West Sub-Zonal Bureau rejected the government’s ongoing surrender policy, arguing that it is...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Phule, A Constant Gardener of Social Revolution Why in News? April 11 marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule (1827–1890), a pioneer of social reform in India. This day is commemorated for his lifelong fight against caste oppression, patriarchy, and...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Are Existing Mechanisms Effective in Combating Judicial Corruption? Why in News? Last month, unaccounted cash was reportedly recovered from the official residence of former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Drop the Piecemeal Ways to Social Security for Workers Why in News? India is progressing towards ensuring social security for gig and informal workers, with a central scheme expected to receive Cabinet approval soon. Despite steps like Ayushman Bharat health coverage...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Building Economic Strengths Amid Trade Tensions Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee has decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, offering timely support to India’s business community amid global economic uncertainty...
by rohit | Apr 14, 2025 | Courses
Tahawwur Rana Extradition, A Crucial Step in the 26/11 Justice Process Why in News? Seventeen years after the horrific 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, India has taken a major step forward with the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the United States. Rana, an...
