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Neuroscience of Addiction

Source: TH  Why in News? During the Brain Awareness Week (March 10-16), a study revealed that addiction involves a complex neural circuit in...

18 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Indian National Army's Legacy

For Prelims: Indian National Army (INA), Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Kartavya Path, Indian Independence League, Provisional Government of Free...

17 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Ancient Stone and Bone Tools

Source: IE  A recent study found that ancient ancestors used bone tools 1.5 million years ago, nearly a million years earlier than believed,...

12 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Govind Ballabh Pant

Source: HT  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister paid tribute to Govind Ballabh (G.B.) Pant (1887-1961), a revered freedom fighter and the 1st chief...

11 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Namami Gange Programme

Source: PIB  Why in News?  The Namami Gange Programme (NGP) has marked significant progress in its mission to rejuvenate the sacred River...

11 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Dramatic Performances Act, 1876

Source: IE  Recently, the Prime Minister, while highlighting the government's efforts to repeal archaic and obsolete laws, referenced the...

07 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Empowering Women PRIs Leaders

Source: PIB  The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP)...

07 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

IMF Report on India's Financial System

Source: TH  Why in News?   The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its report titled "India Financial System Stability...

07 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Rising Avalanche Risks

For Prelims: Avalanche, Earthquake, Himalayas, Avalanche Monitoring Radar.   For Mains: Causes of avalanches and ways to mitigate its...

07 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

PMMVY Implementation Concerns

For Prelims: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, International Labour Organization, Janani Suraksha Yojana, POSHAN Abhiyaan  For Mains:...

07 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Challenges in Slum Redevelopment

For Prelims: Right to shelter, Article 21, Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), Floor Space Index (FSI).  For Mains: Efficacy of slum...

06 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Migration

For Prelims:  Migration, Demographic Factors, Fertility, Mortality, Labor Force, Internal Migration, External Migration, Immigration,...

06 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Dholavira

Source: PIB The President of India visited Dholavira, appreciating the technological advancements of the Harappan civilization.  Harappan...

06 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Wallace Line

Source: TH  Why in News?  In the 19th century, Alfred Wallace observed a change in species composition between Asia and Australia. This...

05 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Crop Contingency Plan for Kashmir

Source: TH  The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) has devised a Crop Contingency Plan to tackle the...

05 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

India’s Exploration of Critical Minerals

Source: IE  India is expanding global partnerships in Africa, South America, and Australia to secure critical minerals.  The government...

04 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

129th Birth Anniversary of Morarji Desai

Source: PIB  Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Morarji Desai, former Prime Minister of India, on his birth anniversary.  About Morarji...

04 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Amir Khusrau and Sufism

For Prelims: Amir Khusrau, Sufism, Khayal, Hindustani music, Bhakti Movement, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. ...

03 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

Issue of Pradhan Pati in Panchayats

Source: IE  Why in News?   A panel constituted by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2023 has submitted its report, Transforming...

01 Mar 2025 GS Paper - 1

4,000-Year-Old Wooden Circle of Denmark

Source: TH  Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered a 4,000-year-old Neolithic wooden circle, resembling Stonehenge (3100–1600 BCE) in...

28 Feb 2025 GS Paper - 1