Prelims Bits Context: Sahitya Akademi has announced the winners of its prestigious Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar for the year 2025. Award Highlights: Award Focus Languages Recipient Age Prize Yuva Puraskar Young writers 23 Indian languages Under 35 years ₹50,000 + Copper plaque Bal Sahitya Puraskar Children’s literature 24 …

GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The U.S. Senate has recently passed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins), providing regulatory clarity and momentum for the growth of stablecoins in the digital financial space. What are Stablecoins? Definition: Stablecoins are a category of cryptocurrency designed to maintain …

Context: Launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the City Accelerator Programme aims to promote rapid adoption of rooftop solar in urban India. It operates under the broader umbrella of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). Objective: To boost rooftop solar adoption in cities through …

GS2 – Governance Context: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has released the Draft Registration Bill, 2025 for public feedback. It aims to replace the century-old Registration Act of 1908, introducing a modernized legal framework to enhance land registration, improve transparency, and promote digital record-keeping. Why the Bill is Needed …

GS3 – Indian Economy   Context The Union Finance Minister released the 5th edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS), a key trade facilitation performance report. What is NTRS? NTRS is a quantitative tool used to measure the average time taken for cargo clearance, providing insights into the efficiency …

GS3 – Agriculture Context The Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) is severely impacting rice cultivation across Africa, posing a significant threat to food security. Origin & Spread Historical Origin: Likely emerged in the 19th century in the Eastern Arc Mountains of East Africa, transferring from wild grasses to cultivated rice. …

GS2 – International Relations Context Following U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities under Operation Midnight Hammer, Iran’s Parliament has approved a plan to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint. Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Significance Location: Lies between Iran and Oman, linking the Persian Gulf with …