GS 3 – ENVIRONMENT Context: The northern white rhino is on the verge of extinction, with only two individuals left. However, advancements in in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) have sparked hope for the subspecies, as 36 embryos are now ready for implantation. About Northern White Rhino: What is a White Rhino? The …

PRELIMS BITS Why in News? Five more cheetahs released into Kuno National Park. Kuno National Park is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. Originally established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1981, it was upgraded to a national park in 2018. It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous …

GS 2 – POLITY The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. It serves as the apex institution in India for the protection and promotion of human rights, defined as the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and …

PRELIMS BITS – MAP Why in News? The Vietnamese government recently released a new map outlining the baseline of its Gulf of Tonkin. Key Points: Baselines are essential for defining the boundaries of a country’s territorial waters and its Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). About the Gulf of Tonkin: The Gulf …

GS 1 – HISTORY Why in News? Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana borders have declared February 23 as Pagri Sambhal Diwas to honor Ajit Singh, the uncle of Bhagat Singh and a key figure in India’s freedom struggle. Ajit Singh – The Revolutionary Leader Born: February 23, 1881, in Khatkar …

PRELIMS BITS – ART AND CULTURE Why in News? The Prime Minister will attend the largest Jhumur dance performance at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium during Jhumoir Binandini 2025, celebrating 200 years of Assam’s tea industry. About Jhumur Dance: Origin: Jhumur is a traditional folk dance of Assam’s indigenous tea-tribe communities. These …

GS 3 – AGRICULTURE Launched: February 24, 2019 Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Objective: To provide direct income support to all landholding farmers to help them meet agricultural and allied needs. Key Features: Financial Assistance: Income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families. Paid in three …