India’s Solar Energy Challenge Compared to China
31 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Pre-COVID, India was closing the gap with China in solar energy. However, post-pandemic, China surged ahead, with the capacity...
August 2024
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Shifting Focus to Grassroots Democracy
31 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is recognised for conducting fair and timely elections at national and state levels....
International Relations
Arms Procurement Deals
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Ministry of Defence has signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S.,...
Science and Technology
Finternet
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder and chairman, has coined the term ‘Finternet’ to describe the future of financial systems, offering...
Science and Technology
Codon Deoptimisation Technology
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19. More...
Economy
Global LNG Markets heading towards Supply Glut
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to the rating agency, ICRA India is expected to benefit from a global LNG supply glut, with prices...
Art and Culture
International Conference on the Life of Second Buddha
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara has organised a two-day International Conference on the Life...
Economy
India Launches Vehicle Modernisation Program
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has unveiled the Voluntary Vehicle Modernisation Program, also known as the...
Internal Security
INS Arighaat
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Indian Navy commissioned its second Arihant-Class submarine, INS Arighaat, in Visakhapatnam. More on news: It would further...
Science and Technology
Unique Day-Night Behavior of Mars’ Crustal Magnetic Field
30 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) recently explored the crustal magnetic field of Mars and made intriguing...