GS 2 – POLITY The Government of India has proposed major amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961, aiming to modernize the legal profession, strengthen disciplinary mechanisms, and align legal education with global standards. Background of the Advocates Act, 1961 Enacted in 1961, the Act regulates the legal profession in India. …

PRELIMS BITS – REPORTS INDIA’S LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE INDEX (LPI) 2023 Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently presented India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023 rankings in the Rajya Sabha. India has significantly improved its logistics sector efficiency, securing: 22nd rank in the International Shipments category 38th rank overall among 139 countries …

PRELIMS BITS – REPORTS The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its latest report, “India Gas Market Report: Outlook to 2030”, highlighting that India’s natural gas demand is projected to grow by 60% by 2030, reaching 103 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually. This makes India one of the world’s fastest-growing …

GS 3 – GEOGRAPHY The West Bengal government has introduced the “Nodi Bandhan” scheme as part of its 2025-26 budget. This initiative aims to address natural disasters, river erosion, and unemployment by promoting river interlinking and wetland conservation. The Ghatal Masterplan, a key component of this scheme, will focus on …

GS 3 – ENVIRONMENT – SPECIES The Haryana government has recently introduced new Wildlife (Protection) Rules, allowing the shooting of male Nilgais (blue bulls) to control their population and minimize crop damage. This decision has sparked opposition from environmentalists, local communities, and the Bishnoi community, who argue that such measures …

GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, recently visited the ITER facility in France, highlighting the project’s progress, particularly the assembly of the world’s largest tokamak. ITER aims to demonstrate fusion as a viable, carbon-free energy source. What Is ITER? International …

GS 3 – AGRICULTURE NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL FISHERIES DIGITAL PLATFORM REGISTRATION The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has launched a nationwide campaign from February 14–22, 2025, to boost registrations on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). This initiative, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY), …

GS 1 – ART AND CULTURE The Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0, a cultural initiative fostering ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, commenced on February 15, 2025, with a special train flagged off from Chennai. Coinciding with the Maha Kumbh Mela, this event celebrates the legacy of Sage Agasthyar and is …

GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The KM3NeT (Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope) Collaboration is making significant strides in neutrino research through deep-sea observatories in the Mediterranean Sea. These detectors aim to study neutrinos—subatomic particles that can provide crucial insights into cosmic events. A recent breakthrough involved detecting a record-breaking ultra-high-energy …