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Places in News for UPSC 2025 for Prelims and Mains Exam

As the UPSC Civil Services Examination approaches, staying updated on current events and places in the news becomes crucial for aspirants. Understanding the geographical, cultural, and political significance of various locations can enhance your answers in both the Prelims and...

Transformation of Koraput’s Tribal Food Basket

Introduction Koraput, a district in Odisha, is a biodiversity-rich region with a predominantly tribal population. Despite several government schemes, the district suffered from high levels of undernutrition and poverty. According to NFHS-5 (2019-21) data 43% of children under five years...

New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2: Symptoms, Spread, and Risks

The discovery of a New Bat Coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has sparked global concern due to its similarities with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Identified by scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, HKU5-CoV-2 has been found to bind...

Manipur Crisis Reasons and Clashes between Meiteis and Kukis

Context: Article 356 of the Constitution was invoked in Manipur and the State came under the President’s Rule. Causes of the Manipur Crisis Political Instability in Myanmar February 2021 coup: Myanmar’s military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the civilian government, leading to mass...

OPEC and OPEC+ Countries, Objectives and Functions

Context: OPEC+ decided to extend significant oil output cuts into 2025. Recently the Brazilian government has approved its entry in OPEC+. Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) It is a permanent, intergovernmental organization, created at the Baghdad Conference in...

India-Qatar Relations, Areas Of Cooperation, Challenges

Context: India and Qatar elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, during the state visit of Amir of Qatar. Timeline of India-Qatar Relations 📌 1973 – Establishment of Diplomatic Relations 🔹 Formal diplomatic ties established. 🔹 Indian Embassy opened...

Earthquake in Delhi: A Detailed Overview, Causes, and Preparedness Tips

On the morning of February 17, 2025, residents of Delhi and its adjoining regions were jolted awake by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck with surprising intensity despite its moderate scale. The tremors were felt across the national capital and...

Stubble Burning Contributes only 14% PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR

Context: According to a latest study stubble burning contributes only about 14% of PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR and is not the primary source of particulate matter in the region. Key Highlights of the Study on Stubble Burning The study utilized field...

Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB-8) Countries

NB-8 (Nordic-Baltic Eight) is a regional cooperation format that brings together five Nordic countries and three Baltic states to enhance political, economic, and security cooperation in Northern Europe. Member Countries Nordic Countries 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 Denmark Finland Iceland Norway Sweden Baltic States...

Sudan Virus Disease (SVD), Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

In coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ugandan Government recently confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD). This deadly viral disease is induced by the Sudan virus (SUDV), which is a close relative of the Ebola virus...