Background and Education Shakti Dubey, who secured Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, comes from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry (B.Sc.) from Allahabad University, followed by a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in the same field from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Despite her academic background in science, she chose … Read more
Pahalgam Terror Attack: PM Modi Vows Ruthless Action; Nation Unites in Grief and Resolve Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at an event in Madhubani, Bihar, on National Panchayati Raj Day, addressed the nation’s anguish over the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. He assured that those behind the attack would face consequences “beyond … Read more
In a proud moment for the Tricity region, three young women have emerged successful in the prestigious Civil Services Examination 2024, the results of which were announced on Tuesday. Among them, Aastha Singh, a 21-year-old resident of Peermuchhala in Zirakpur, secured an impressive All India Rank of 61. A graduate in Economics (Honours) from Shri … Read more
What Happened:Scientists studying a planet called K2-18b, which is very far from Earth, found a chemical called Dimethyl Sulphide (DMS) in its air. On Earth, this chemical is made by tiny sea creatures called phytoplankton. Why It’s Important:This could be a sign that life might exist on that planet. But scientists are still not sure, … Read more
GS Paper 2: Judiciary 🏛️ Article 142 – Supreme Power or Judicial Overreach? Source: DD NewsTopic: Constitutional Provisions & Judiciary 🔍 Context: The recent Supreme Court ruling in the Tamil Nadu Bills controversy, invoking Article 142, has stirred up debates on judicial activism and the fine line separating powers among the three branches of government. … Read more
🇮🇳 National News 1. Supreme Court Reaffirms Ban on Electoral BondsThe Supreme Court once again highlighted the importance of transparency in political funding, standing firm on its earlier decision to scrap the electoral bonds scheme. This is a big move towards cleaner elections in India. 2. Agni Prime Missile Successfully Tested by DRDOIndia’s defense capabilities … Read more
