GS I-Culture Context: Recently, six cultural and natural heritage sites from India have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List, bringing the total number of Indian sites on this list to 62. Understanding UNESCO’s Tentative List: What is it? The Tentative List serves as a preliminary inventory of sites that a …

GS III-Defence Context: India has recently participated in multiple bilateral military exercises, aimed at enhancing defense cooperation, operational readiness, and regional security. Key Military Exercises: Exercise Bongosagar 2025 Participating Nations: India and Bangladesh Location: Bay of Bengal Objective: Strengthening maritime security, improving tactical coordination, and enhancing joint operational planning between …

GS II-Health Context: Tanzania has officially declared the conclusion of its second outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) after completing 42 days without reporting new cases, marking a significant achievement in controlling the deadly infection. Understanding Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): First Identified: 1967, in Marburg, Germany, when laboratory workers were …

GS 1-Geography Context: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have detected a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) onboard Aditya-L1, India’s first dedicated solar observation mission. Aditya-L1 Mission Overview: Launch Date: September 2, 2023 Developed By: ISRO, with contributions from Indian research …

GS II- Schemes Context: A recent Parliamentary Standing Committee has suggested making the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) optional for MGNREGA workers. This comes in response to exclusion errors and delays in wage payments caused by Aadhaar-related discrepancies. Key Findings of the House Panel: Challenges with ABPS: Many eligible workers faced …

GS II-Governance Context: India is facing an escalating water crisis due to rising temperatures, with 2024 recorded as the hottest year since 1901. The intensifying heatwaves have further widened the water availability gap, leading to severe resource stress. Understanding the Water Gap: The water gap signifies the imbalance between the …

GS Paper 3-Agriculture   Context: The term ‘Green Revolution’, introduced 57 years ago, marked a transformative phase in global agriculture, leading to India’s self-sufficiency in food production. Understanding the Green Revolution: The Green Revolution refers to a scientific and policy-driven initiative launched in the 1960s to enhance agricultural productivity using …