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NASA set to launch SPHEREx telescope to explore what happened right after Big Bang Sub : Sci Sec : Space sector Context: NASA is preparing to launch the SPHEREx space telescope, a mission aimed at gaining insights into the origin of the universe and searching for water reservoirs within the Milky Way. The […]
India launches multi-nation alliance for collaboration on sustainable development Sub : Env Sec : Int conventions Context: India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance aimed at fostering city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum. This initiative […]
ISRO releases second set of scientific data from Aditya mission Sub : Sci Sec : Space sector Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the second set of scientific data from its Aditya-L1 solar mission. The Aditya-L1 mission, launched on September 2, 2023, is currently observing the Sun during its third […]
Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and Allegations of Voter Fraud Sub: Polity Sec: Elections Allegations of Voter Fraud West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of colluding with the Election Commission (EC) to influence the upcoming Assembly election in West Bengal using fake voters. Banerjee flagged several […]
First Estimate of Gangetic Dolphins in India Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: The first-ever estimate of Gangetic dolphins, India’s only riverine dolphins, recorded 6,327 individuals in the Ganga and its tributaries. The study was conducted between 2021 and 2025, covering a cumulative distance of 8,507 km. The maximum number of dolphins […]
Research team takes big step towards making a Bose metal Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Introduction A Bose metal is an anomalous metallic state (AMS) with unique electrical properties. It is a state where Cooper pairs exist but do not condense into a superconductor. This makes Bose metals a significant area of research in […]
Implications of Treating Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) as Taxable Properties Sub: eco Sec : Fiscal policy Why in News? The Income Tax Bill, 2025 has classified Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) (including cryptocurrencies and NFTs) as property and capital assets, subject to taxation, regulation, and seizure of crypto assets, preventing their misuse in illicit […]
SEBI Allows All NBFCs & HFCs to Invest in ARC Security Receipts Sub: eco Sec: Monetary policy Why in News? SEBI has permitted all Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), (under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, which provides legal backing for securitization and asset reconstruction in India) to invest in security […]
EC to Remove Duplicate Voter ID Numbers Sub: Polity Sec: Elections Context: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to remove all duplicate voter ID numbers to ensure each voter gets a unique Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number. The move comes after reports that some electors in one State have voter ID numbers […]
The Dramatic Performances Act 1876 Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Introduction The Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, was a colonial-era law that empowered the British government to prohibit public performances that were considered scandalous, defamatory, seditious, or obscene. It was enacted as part of the British strategy to suppress nationalist sentiments in India. […]