1. Revolutionary Breakthrough: New Technique to Estimate Helium Abundance in the Sun Context: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have pioneered a novel method to accurately estimate the abundance of Helium in the Sun’s photosphere, overcoming a challenge …
1. Genetically Modified (GM) Edible Oils: A Path to Self-Sufficiency for India Context: A member of NITI Aayog recently emphasized the need for India to adopt genetically modified (GM) edible oils to boost self-sufficiency, citing the success of GM crops …
1. Hindu Kush Himalaya Snow Update 2025: Alarming Decline in Snow Persistence Context: According to a recent report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its third consecutive below-normal snow …
1. ISRO Satellites Forecast Wheat Production Context: In a remarkable blend of space science and agriculture, ISRO has forecasted India’s wheat production for the 2024–25 Rabi season at an estimated 122.724 million tonnes. This estimate comes from eight major wheat-growing …
1. Criminalisation of Civil Disputes: Supreme Court’s Concern, Causes, and Solutions Context: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna recently raised serious concerns about the increasing tendency to convert civil disputes into criminal cases, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. His observations came …
1. 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting: A Milestone for Sustainable and Inclusive Farming Context: At the 15th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers, member countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – came together to strengthen collaboration in transforming …
1. Supreme Court’s Wake-Up Call on Child Trafficking in India Context: In a recent strong observation, the Supreme Court of India has issued a critical warning to parents and authorities, urging them to stay vigilant against the rising menace of …
1. Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Waqf Law Amendments Amid Legal Uproar Context: In a major judicial intervention, the Supreme Court of India has critically examined key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, currently under challenge through more than …
1. India’s Prison Conditions Threaten Global Extradition Efforts, Warns Justice Lokur Context: India’s deteriorating prison infrastructure is emerging as a major roadblock in its international extradition efforts, especially for high-profile economic fugitives. Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B. Lokur …
1. Rediscovery of a Living Fossil: Typhloperipatus williamsoni Context: A team of scientists has rediscovered a rare and ancient species of velvet worm, Typhloperipatus williamsoni, after a gap of 111 years. This remarkable finding took place in the Siang Valley …