One Nation and One Election
The recent One Nation One Election bill which has been passed in the Lok Sabha proposes to hold simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State legislative assemblies and local bodies across the country. What needs to be memorised? The bill … Continue reading
Liberalised Remittance Scheme
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme by the RBI allows resident Indians to remit up to USD 250,000 annually abroad for education, travel, healthcare, gifts, and investments. It is a foreign exchange policy initiative introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 2004, … Continue reading
Ramjet Engine
A ramjet is a simple, air-breathing jet engine with no moving parts (no compressor or turbine) that relies on high forward speed (supersonic, typically Mach 2–5) to “ram” and compress air for combustion. The BrahMos is a long-range, ramjet-powered supersonic cruise missile. What … Continue reading
Drug- Resistant Tuberculosis
Note Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis a severe form of TB caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most potent first-line drugs against Tb. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium … Continue reading
Impact of Climate Change in Arctics
The increasing impact of global warming is deeply impacting the poles, both the North and South poles. The northernmost region of Earth has been, until recently, covered by thick ice blocking access to buried resources and newer travel routes. Geography … Continue reading
Dayanand Saraswati
Idea He gave the clarion call “Go Back to Vedas “as he considered them the most authoritative repository of knowledge and truth spoken in the “Words of God.” This will also help in reducing the hegemony of Western thought. The … Continue reading
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
CPI measures changes in prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption. Facts you need to know ( Please learn thoroughly these for 2026 CSE Prelims) It is used as a tool by governments and … Continue reading
Biobanks
It is a repository of samples of animal cells including oocytes (egg cells), sperm and somatic cells which are stored in liquid nitrogen to -196°C. It can be created for storing both human as well as animal cells. Features Used … Continue reading