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Birla urges parties to devise internal code for members

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over the decline in the number of sittings and the decorum of legislatures during the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Patna. ● He urged political parties to establish…

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Govt. lifts ban partially, gives nod for export of million tonnes of sugar

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS3 – Agriculture Context ● The Union government partially lifted the sugar export ban, allowing the export of one million tonnes in the 2024-25 season. ● This move aims to ensure price stability, benefit farmers and workers, and boost…

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Spike in Olive Ridley Turtle Deaths Along Tamil Nadu Coast Sparks Conservation Concerns

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context ● 300-350 dead olive ridley turtles have washed ashore along Tamil Nadu’s coast, particularly in Chennai and Kancheepuram districts.  Analysis of the news: What are Olive Ridley Turtles? These turtles are carnivores and get their name from…

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Abetment of suicide charges should not be ‘mechanically’ invoked: SC

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context ● The Supreme Court has emphasized the need to sensitize investigation agencies and courts regarding abetment of suicide cases under Section 306 of the IPC.  Analysis of the news:  About Section 306 of IPC Section 306 of IPC…

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Annual calendar, at least 100 sittings every year must in Parliament: O’Brien

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ●Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien criticizes the government’s short notice for Parliament sessions and urges an annual calendar with at least 100 sittings. Issues Associated with Short Notice for Parliament Sessions Inadequate Preparation Time: Short notice…

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 Indian cryptography research gears up to face the quantum challenge

 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ●The news discusses the growing field of cryptography in India – its importance for securing data, and the challenges posed by quantum computing and emerging encryption techniques.  Introduction to Cryptography Cryptography is a technique used to secure…

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UNICEF Report 2025: Addressing Global Challenges Faced by Children

Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The UNICEF report highlights the multifaceted challenges children face globally. Analysis of the news: About UNICEF: Key Highlights of the UNICEF Report on Children’s Challenges Impact of Conflict on Children Debt Crisis and Its Impact on Children Climate Change Impact Digital Inequality Way Forward                       Constitutional Provisions for Child…

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Research questions ‘iron deficiency’ as key cause of anaemia in India

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ●A study suggests that iron deficiency may not be the only cause of anaemia in India. ●Other factors like Vitamin B12 deficiency and air pollution could also play a role.  Anaemia in Women and Adolescents Anaemia…

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India Achieves Historic Space Docking Milestone: ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Paves the Way for Advanced Space Exploration

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context ISRO Successfully Demonstrates Space Docking with SpaDeX Mission, Advancing India’s Space Station and Lunar Ambitions. Analysis of the news: What is Space Docking? Significance of the Achievement This accomplishment is critical for future space missions: Details of…