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Japan has opened applications for the LOTUS Programme 2026, inviting around 1,000 Indian postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and postdoctoral researchers to participate in research programmes at leading Japanese universities and institutions.  Photo Credits: AI The initiative is part of the India-Japan ...

The Indian Institute of Management Amritsar is one of the newer IIMs established in 2015 and has steadily gained recognition for its MBA programmes and improving placement outcomes. Admissions for the 2026 batch are conducted through the Common Admission Test (CAT), ...

Geography is a consistently important subject in UPSC Prelims, with a stable presence in the question paper every year. An analysis of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) over the last decade highlights clear trends in terms of weightage, recurring themes and evolving ...

The Conference of Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) remains the most significant global platform for climate negotiations. Each year, countries meet to review progress, update commitments, and negotiate climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation strategies. ...

Climate negotiations have become one of the most significant diplomatic arenas in the 21st century. As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events intensify, international climate agreements are shaping economic policies, energy transitions, and geopolitical relations. Photo credits: AI For ...

India is emerging as a global force in artificial intelligence (AI), guided by a clear structural vision and a strong emphasis on youth participation. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently highlighted that India's AI growth is being shaped by a five-layer architecture, ...

If you're a post-graduate student looking to make your mark in the world of equity research and want to enhance your skills, earn recognition, and win amazing rewards then this competition is for you. ArthaBhedam 5.0, presented by Leveraged Growth ...

JIMS Kalkaji, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), successfully organised a National Seminar on "India @2047: Building Global Competitiveness through Innovation and Trade Integration" on 21st November 2025.  Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Amit Gupta, ...

The Nehru Era (1947-1964) was a transformative period in India's post-independence history, shaping the nation's democratic, economic, and foreign policy foundations. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, envisioned a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic driven by modern industry, education, ...

Engineer's Day in India is celebrated on 15 September every year to honor the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861-1962), one of the greatest engineers and visionaries India has ever produced. A recipient of the Bharat Ratna (1955), he was ...

One Nation One Election (ONOE) refers to the idea of conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha (Parliament) and State Legislative Assemblies across India. One Nation One Election Explained - Key Concept for UPSC 2025 The aim is to synchronize ...

The Indian Parliament is bicameral, consisting of two houses: the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, represents the citizens of India. In contrast, the Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, represents the states ...

When one thinks of deserts, images of golden sand dunes often come to mind. However, India holds a fascinating exception - a vast, gleaming expanse of white salt under an endless blue sky. This spectacular landscape is known as the ...

In January 2025, India added another crown jewel to its naval arsenal-INS Surat, the most advanced and fastest-built stealth guided-missile destroyer in the Indian Navy. Part of the powerful Project 15B Visakhapatnam-class, INS Surat is more than a warship-it's a bold ...