Should Governors Head State Universities?
Relevance : GS 2(Polity ,Governance ) Historical Context and Political Influence Colonial Legacy: Shift Post-1967: Political Appointment of Governors: Constitutional and Legal Issues Dual Role of Governors: Comparing with the President’s Role: Challenges with the Current System Governance and Accountability Issues: Political Interference: Insights from Commissions and Proposals for Reform Rajamannar Committee (1969-71): Sarkaria Commission (1983-88): […]
An enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific
Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Importance of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Recalibration: Structural Changes in U.S. Defense Policy: Revival of the Quad: Continuity under Joe Biden: Prospects in Trump 2.0 Hard Power Dynamics: Quad’s Role: Regional Focus:
Key Evidence Supporting Gondwana’s Role
Relevance :GS 3(Science ) Key Evidence Supporting Gondwana’s Role: The Environment in Early Gondwana: Evolutionary Context: Implications: This research not only reshapes our understanding of dinosaur origins but also underscores the potential of unexplored fossil-rich regions to fill critical gaps in Earth’s evolutionary history.
Indian space programme breaks into 2025 in mission mode
PSLV-C60 Mission: Foundation for Chandrayaan-4 & Bharatiya Antariksh Station Relevance : GS 3(Space) POEM4: Orbital Testbed Indian Space Startups on SpaceX’s Transporter 12 Infrastructure and Technological Advancements Aditya-L1 and Solar Data
Assam tea workers prone to post-TB fungal disease
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Health ) TB Prevalence in Assam Tea Belts: Key Findings of the Study: Implications for Public Health: Recommended Interventions: Related Context:
Centre formed supervisory panel 2 months ago
Recent Development: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Administration) Structure of the New Supervisory Committee: Key Responsibilities: Historical Background: Challenges with Previous Supervisory Committee: Recent Cooperation: Current Questions: Legal and Administrative Implications: Mullaperiyar Dam:
Keep a watch on thyroid disorders
Overview of Thyroid Disorders: Relevance: GS 2(Health) Statistics: Symptoms Indicating Thyroid Issues: Testing and Diagnosis: Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy: Risk Factors: Advice from Experts:
Current Affairs Quiz 27 January 2025
Current Affairs 27 January 2025
Content: Mullaperiyar: Centre formed supervisory panel 2 months ago Recent Development: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Administration) Structure of the New Supervisory Committee: Key Responsibilities: Historical Background: Challenges with Previous Supervisory Committee: Recent Cooperation: Current Questions: Legal and Administrative Implications: Mullaperiyar Dam: ‘Keep a watch on thyroid disorders and do regular check-ups’ Overview of Thyroid Disorders: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 January 2025
Content: Genocide and The World’s Averted Gaze Definition and Historical Context Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : Discuss the role of international norms and institutions in preventing genocide, with examples. (250Words) Institutional Framework for Prevention Failures in Prevention Contemporary Challenges Need for Strengthened Action Conclusion Despite frameworks like the Genocide Convention, failures in […]