Today’s Articles for The Hindu Daily Digest
Editorials For Discussion
1. CERN collider reveals major clue to universe’s bias against antimatter
GS-III-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ▶️ PARTICLE PHYSICS
For the first time, scientists have observed that the laws of physics are different for the particles that make up visible matter and their antiparticles. The finding is key to understanding why matter dominates the universe even though it once had equal quantities of matter and antimatter.
2. A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience
GS-I-GEOGRAPHY ▶️ EARTHQUAKE
With earthquake activity intensifying, regionally and globally, the Government of India must lead a national dialogue to enforce seismic codes rigorously.
3. Safe havens no more
GS-II-SOCIAL JUSTICE ▶️ WOMEN
Sexual violence in workplaces and educational institutions is worrying
4. Fencing out the voter in Bihar’s poll roll preparation
GS-II-POLITY AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION ▶️ POLITICAL DYNAMICS
The Supreme Court must intervene, once again, in the matter of the Bihar Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and ensure that the manner of the preparation meets India’s exacting constitutional standards.
5. Some cheer
GS-III-ECONOMY ▶️ ENERGY
India needs to diversify its energy sources to keep trade deficit low
Short News
1. Gujarat starts India’s first tribal genome project
GS-III-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
2. Ties in region back in focus with PM’s visit to Maldives
GS-II-INTERNATIONAL RELATION ▶️ INDIA-MALDIVES RELATION
Close ties: Narendra Modi with Mohamed Muizzu before their delegation-level meeting in New Delhi last year. Sushil Kumar Verma
Modi to attend Independence Day celebrations in Male on July 26; plans are also under way for a proposed visit to Delhi by Nepal PM Oli, which will be the first since he took charge in 2024.
3. Govt. merges 36 schemes to float farm plan
GS-II-GOVERNANCE ▶️ GOVT. POLICIES AND SCHEMES
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojan was announced in the Union Budget for 2025-26.
The new scheme aims to enhance productivity and promote sustainable agricultural practices in India.
Committees for effective planning of the scheme will be formed at district, State, and naional levels.
4. Surprising disorder found on squid skin
GS-III-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ▶️ HEALTH
When biological tissues like squid skin grow, they can develop unique patterns. The constant addition of new cells led to a kind of ever-growing, dynamic disorder called hyperdisorder.