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Rainfall Deficiency in Southern Peninsular India

Source: IE Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recent analysis regarding the rainfall patterns in Southern peninsular India,...

07 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Population Survey in China

For Prelims: Population Survey in China, Population Policies of China, United Nations, National Family Health Survey (NFHS). For Mains: Population...

06 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Kozhikode and Gwalior in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Source: PIB Why in News? Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the addition of 55 new...

02 Nov 2023 GS Paper - 1

Moon May Be 40 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought

Source: IE Why in News? A new study appears to show that the moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought. This finding, based on...

31 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Venus' Tectonic History

For Prelims: Venus, Plate tectonics, Earth, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), DAVINCI, Mariner 10 Spacecraft. For Mains:...

31 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Sikkim Dam Disaster Raises Concerns for India's Bhutan Hydropower Projects

For Prelims: Teesta-III dam, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, National Green Tribunal (NGT) For Mains: Related issues with the Dam Safety, Dams...

30 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Atal Bhujal Yojana and Ground Water Management

For Prelims: Atal Bhujal Yojana, Groundwater Management, World Bank, Water Security Plans, Central Sector Scheme, Ministry of Jal Shakti,...

28 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security: FAO

For Prelims: Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security, Food and Agriculture Organization, Extreme Disaster, Climate Change, Food...

26 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

International Migration Outlook 2023

For Prelims: International Migration Outlook 2023, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Latin America, Climate-Induced...

26 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Marine Cloud Brightening

For Prelims: Marine cloud brightening, Coral bleaching, Global warming, Great Barrier Reef, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. For Mains:...

24 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

China To Curb Exports Of Graphite Material

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, China, the world’s top graphite producer ( around 65%) and exporter, has decided to curb exports of key...

23 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar

Source: IE Why in News? Recently, the demand to open the Ratna Bhandar (treasure room) of the Jagannath Temple is growing louder again. The...

23 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Reimagining EIA For Himalayan Region

This editorial is based on “The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA” which was published in The Hindu on 17/10/2023. It talks...

21 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Fragility of Indian Himalayan Region

For Prelims: Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Teesta River, Environmental Clearance (EC), EIA 2006...

21 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Australia’s Indigenous People

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, the Proponents for constitutional change in Australia and creating an Indigenous Committee conceded defeat in a...

21 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Rafah Crossing

Source: IE Why in News? The Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza has gained global attention as Palestinians are attempting to leave Gaza in...

19 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Odhuvars in Tamil Nadu

For Prelims: Odhuvars, Saivite, Pathigams, Tirumurai, Thevaram, Avvaiyar, Bhakti Tradition For Mains: Recognition of Odhuvars will legitimize the...

19 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Guarding Against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

This editorial is based on “The message from Sikkim: Heed the water’s warning” which was published in The Indian Express on...

18 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Rare Earth Elements

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17 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1

Same Sex Marriage in India

For Prelims: Same-Sex Marriage, Section 377, Indian Penal Code (IPC), Homosexuality, LGBTQ Community,Supreme Court, High Court, Constitution...

17 Oct 2023 GS Paper - 1