Why in the News ? Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned why the constitutional provision permitting appointment of distinguished jurists to the Supreme Court has remained unused for over seven decades. His remarks also highlighted the importance of academic diversity, dissent and free thought in constitutional democracy. Article 124 and the Unused Constitutional Provision…
Why in the News ? The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The indigenously built vessel will strengthen specialised underwater capabilities, including diving operations and submarine rescue, particularly under the Western Naval Command. INS Nipun: Capabilities and Significance ● INS Nipun…
Why in the News ? NASA has launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida to investigate major questions about the universe. The infrared observatory will conduct wide-field surveys, study dark energy, and search for distant galaxies, exoplanets and planet-forming systems. Roman Telescope: Features and Mission ● The Nancy Grace Roman Space…
Why in the News ? A study involving ISRO, Manipal researchers and other scientists has identified small, short-lived brightening events that occur hours before major solar flares. Data from Aditya-L1 could improve understanding of flare formation and advance space-weather forecasting capabilities. Pre-Flare Signals Detected by Aditya-L1 ● Scientists identified numerous small and short-lived…
Why in the News ? The Union Government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the common time reference for legal, administrative, commercial and official purposes. The rules will take effect after a 180-day compliance period. Uniform IST for India’s Critical Systems ● The Ministry…
Why in the News ? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed AdiVaani, an AI-powered language platform to bring tribal languages into the digital ecosystem. It aims to make government services, healthcare, education and other digital resources accessible in communities’ own languages. AI-Powered Inclusion of Tribal Languages ● …
Universal School of Administration is delighted to welcome its new students through NEXA 2026 – Freshers’ Day. The event marks the beginning of a new academic journey filled with new friendships, ideas, goals and opportunities. The program will be presided over by Shri R. Upendra Shetty, Chairman, Universal Group of Institutions. Date: 29 August 2026Time:…
Why in the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced the second call for applications under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme, with a total financial outlay of ₹5,000 crore. The scheme seeks to strengthen India’s domestic R&D, innovation, commercialisation and technological capabilities across priority pharmaceutical and medical-technology sectors….
Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country completed 42 days without recording a new case. The milestone reflects successful outbreak-control measures and highlights the importance of surveillance, rapid response and coordinated public-health interventions in containing highly infectious diseases. EBOLA OUTBREAK AND UGANDA’S RESPONSE…
Why in the News? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to social reformer Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary, highlighting his lifelong struggle against social discrimination, caste-based oppression and inequality. Ayyankali’s reform movements in Kerala played an important role in advancing dignity, education and social rights among historically marginalised communities. AYYANKALI’S CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL REFORM…