Andhra becomes 2nd State to take up ‘caste census’ Context: The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated a comprehensive caste census, making it the second state after Bihar to undertake such an enumeration. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity, Government policies and interventions) SECC (Socio-Economic and Caste Census): The […]
Successful Flight Test of Next-Generation AKASH Missile Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently accomplished a triumphant flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile. This landmark event took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located in Chandipur, off the coast […]
India’s science management Context: In the pursuit of national ambitions and economic progress, harnessing scientific advancements has been a global imperative. Recognizing this, the Indian government is undergoing significant changes in its science establishment, evident in the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF) and […]
India needs region-specific plans to improve climate resilience Context: The 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is commemorated, having been initially conceived during the colonial era to comprehend the influence of the southwest monsoon on agricultural yields. Relevance: GS-01 (Physical Geography) Key highlights: […]