General Knowledge – UPSC, KAS & PSC Insights

28 Aug 2025

Antarctic Ice Sheet Nears Tipping Point: A Climate Alarm

The Antarctic Ice Sheet, a vast frozen expanse holding most of the Earth’s freshwater, is nearing a critical tipping point. Recent research show...

28 Aug 2025

Assam and Meghalaya’s Joint Hydropower Project

Assam and Meghalaya’s Joint Hydropower Project: A Step Towards Collaborative Development In a landmark move towards regional cooperation and...

28 Aug 2025

Tianwen-2: China’s Bold Step in Asteroid Exploration

Launched on 28 May 2025, Tianwen-2 marks China’s pioneering mission to explore and retrieve samples from a near-Earth asteroid. Targeting 469219...

28 Aug 2025

Operation Shield: Strengthening India’s Civil Defence Readiness

India has ramped up its security measures following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. In response, the Ministry of Home...

28 Aug 2025

The Effect of Tropical Cyclones on Infant Mortality

The Effect of Tropical Cyclones on Infant Mortality Recent research has shown a serious link between tropical cyclones and higher infant death rate...

28 Aug 2025

TR1 Cells and the Fight Against Malaria

The human body has a powerful defence system called the immune system. It protects us from infections caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. One...

28 Aug 2025

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: A Vision for Modern Indian Agriculture The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a national agricultural campaign launche...

28 Aug 2025

Lion Population Growth in Gujarat

Rising Numbers and Expanding Territories The 2025 lion census by the Gujarat Forest Department highlights a significant milestone in wildlife conserv...

28 Aug 2025

NB.1.8.1: Emerging Covid-19 Sub-Variant

NB.1.8.1: Emerging Covid-19 Sub-Variant and Its Public Health Implications A new sub-variant of Covid-19, named NB.1.8.1, has been identified in In...

28 Aug 2025

Trump’s Gold Card Visa Programme

Trump’s Gold Card Visa Programme President Donald Trump has introduced the ‘Gold Card’ visa programme, a new immigration initiati...

28 Aug 2025

India’s Military Reform: Shift to Joint Theatre Commands

India is undertaking a significant military reform by introducing Joint Theatre Commands to enhance operational synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air...

28 Aug 2025

The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh aims to construct an 11.2 GW hydroelectric dam on the Siang River, which is part of t...

28 Aug 2025

Digital Transformation of the Public Distribution System (PDS)

To enhance transparency and efficiency in delivering subsidised food grains, the Government of India has undertaken major digital initiatives under th...

28 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Reinforces Legal Experience for Judicial Aspirants

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has mandated that candidates must have at least three years of legal practice to be eligible for entry-level...

28 Aug 2025

Geopolitical Challenges of the Indus and Sutlej Rivers

The Indus and Sutlej rivers are vital lifelines for India and Pakistan, supporting agriculture, hydropower, and daily water needs. However, their orig...

28 Aug 2025

Maratha Reservation Controversy

The Maharashtra State Assembly had recently passed a bill allocating 10% reservation in education and government jobs to the Maratha community, based...