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        The  Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)                             The Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) is a subspecies of the gray wolf , found in Southwest Asia and the Indian subcontinent . It is intermediate in size between the Himalayan wolf and the Arabian wolf , but lacks a thick winter coat due to its adaptation to warmer climates . Key Facts About the Indian Wolf Scientific Classification : Kingdom : Animalia Order : Carnivora Family : Canidae Genus : Canis Species : Canis lupus Subspecies : Canis lupus pallipes Habitat : Found in semi-arid grasslands, scrublands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems . Behavior : Hunts in small packs , is less vocal than other wolf subspecies, and has a reputation for being cunning . Appearance : Grayish-red to reddish-white fur , with a dark V-shaped patch around the shoulders. Diet : Carnivorous, preying on antelopes, rodents, hares, an...

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                Core vs. Headline Inflation  ✔ GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy & Monetary Policy) ✔ Current Affairs – RBI’s Inflation Targeting Framework ✔ Impact on Economic Growth & Price Stability Headline Inflation 📈 – Broad Measure of Inflation Definition : Measures total inflation across the economy, including all goods and services. Includes : Food 🍎, Fuel ⛽, Manufactured Goods 🏭, Services 💼 . Volatility : Highly fluctuating due to seasonal variations in food & fuel prices. Key Index Used : Consumer Price Index (CPI) & Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India. Core Inflation 🎯 – Stable Measure for Monetary Policy Definition : Measures inflation trends by excluding volatile items like food & fuel . Purpose : Provides a steady 🔥 and long-term inflation trend for policy decisions. Derived From : Headline Inflation minus food & fuel components. Importance : Used by RBI for monetary policy decisions (Infla...

                                      Prostate Cancer  ✔ GS Paper 2 & 3 (Health, Science & Technology, Public Policy) ✔ Current Affairs – Rising Cancer Cases in India Overview Prostate Cancer develops in the prostate gland , part of the male reproductive system . Major Risk Factors – Age, genetics, lifestyle choices ( diet, smoking, obesity). Symptoms – Difficulty urinating, pelvic pain, weak urine stream, blood in urine/semen.                       Early Detection – Blood Tests Used Globally vs. India Blood Test Purpose Global Usage India’s Accessibility PSA Test Measures Prostate-Specific Antigen levels Widely used Available in urban hospitals Free PSA Test Differentiates cancer vs. benign conditions Standard in diagnostics Limited in smaller cities 4Kscore Test Assesses cancer risk Common in Western nations Rare...

                          Euthalia malaccana  ✔ GS Paper 3 (Biodiversity & Conservation) ✔ GS Paper 1 (Geography & Environmental Significance) ✔ Current Affairs – Ecological Discoveries in India. New Butterfly Species Discovery – UPSC Significance ✅ Scientific Classification : Euthalia malaccana , a newly confirmed butterfly species in India. Previously considered a subspecies of Euthalia adonia . ✅ Discovery in India : Location : Basar, Leparada District, Arunachal Pradesh Altitude : 685 meters above sea level First Confirmed Sightings : 2023–2024 Researchers : Roshan Upadhaya & Taslima Sheikh ✅ Distinctive Features : Males – Blue apical spot on forewings . Females – Larger apical spots, reduced red markings on hindwings. ✅ Scientific Documentation : Published in SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterologia (International Butterfly Research Journal). Why This Matters for UPSC ? ✅ Biodiversity Conservatio...

                            Hubble Space Telescope (HST)  The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is one of the most significant astronomical observatories ever launched. Since its deployment in 1990 , it has transformed our understanding of the universe by capturing breathtaking images and making groundbreaking discoveries. Key Features of Hubble Launch Date : April 24, 1990 , aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery . Orbit : Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at 537 km altitude . Primary Mirror : 2.4 meters in diameter. Scientific Instruments : Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) – Captures high-resolution images. Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) – Studies distant galaxies. Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) – Maps cosmic structures. Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS) – Observes infrared light. Recent Discoveries Cotton Candy Clouds in the Large Magellanic Cloud – Hubble captured a stunning view of a dwarf galax...