Rising Cancer-Related Mortalities Among Women in India Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News A recent analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) based on data from the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2022 estimates has revealed that cancer-related deaths have increased at a faster rate among women than men in […]
NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope: A Revolutionary Map of the Cosmos Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News NASA is set to launch the SPHEREx telescope (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer). It aims to answer fundamental questions about cosmic evolution, galaxy formation, and the presence […]
Panel seeks penalties to end proxy rule by male kin of women panchayat leaders Sub: Polity Sec: Local Govt (PRI) Context The issue of male relatives usurping the leadership roles of elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) has been widely reported. The 73rd Constitutional (Amendment) Act, 1992, mandated one-third reservation of […]
Savarkar’s ‘The Indian War of Independence 1857’ and its National Character Sub: History Sec: Personality Introduction Savarkar’s The Indian War of Independence 1857 (1909) played a crucial role in shaping nationalist consciousness regarding the Revolt of 1857. The book presented the rebellion as a pre-planned national uprising against British rule rather than a […]
Arctic military build-up brings foreign troops to NATO member Finland Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: Arctic Forge 25 is a S. led military exercise that began on February 14 and runs until February 28. It takes place near Finland’s border with Russia, involving approximately 900 troops from Finland, the United States, and […]
Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules? Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: Disability rights activists are urging the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to amend or drop a provision in the draft Rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, ahead of the public consultation deadline on […]
Existing norms duly address caste bias concerns, NAAC tells SC Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Supreme Court of India directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to collate complaints of caste discrimination across higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. The directive came in response to pleas filed by the mothers of Rohith […]
J&K Plebiscite Promise and Article 370 Debate Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in an interview on February 25, 2025, discussed the historical context of Article 370 and the plebiscite promise made at the time of J&K’s accession to India. His remarks come in the wake […]
CBSE Permits Playschools and Kindergartens in School Premises Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the establishment of playschools and kindergartens within school premises. The move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) recommendation for Bal Vatikas (playschools) for children aged 3 to 5 years. […]
CBSE Draft Policy for Conducting Two Board Exams from 2025-26 Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed a draft policy to conduct Class 10 board examinations twice a year starting from the academic session 2025-26. The aim is to provide students an opportunity to improve […]