Affordable treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Central Idea Researchers in India are collaborating to develop an affordable treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare and… Continue reading

India’s diabetes epidemic is making its widespread TB problem worse

What is the news? India has long grappled with two major epidemics: type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus, DM) and tuberculosis… Continue reading

EU Nature Restoration Law faces backlash from Farmers

Central Idea The EU Parliament’s approval of a nature restoration law has sparked backlash and debate over plans to protect… Continue reading

Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource

What is the news? The monsoon season in India this year brought about unprecedented changes, with Mumbai and New Delhi… Continue reading

What is Bastille Day?

Central idea The National Day of France, also known as Bastille Day, is celebrated on July 14 every year. Known… Continue reading

The lesson from a monsoon-battered North India: Time to be prepared

What is the news? Last weekend, parts of North India witnessed heavy rains that triggered flash floods and left a… Continue reading

Species in news: Atlantic Menhaden

Central Idea Researchers have discovered that the population of ospreys, a fish-eating bird, is facing a decline due to the… Continue reading

Urban Deluge due to rising Yamuna Level in Delhi

Central Idea The Yamuna River in Delhi is experiencing it’s highest-ever water levels, causing concerns and necessitating emergency actions. Heavy… Continue reading

World past Holocene Epoch: Anthropocene began in 1950

Central Idea AWG’s Proposal: The Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) proposes a new geological epoch called the Anthropocene. Reference Point: The… Continue reading

Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper

What is the news? This article critically examines the historical outcomes of the 13th FC and underscores the need for… Continue reading

Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions

What is the news? During the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation in New Delhi on… Continue reading

India sees significant reduction in Multidimensional Poverty

Central Idea The latest update of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford… Continue reading

Electoral Bonds chief source of donations for parties: Report

Central Idea Electoral bonds have emerged as the primary source of donations for political parties in India, with the BJP… Continue reading

SC upholds Extensions for CBI and ED Directors

Central Idea The Supreme Court has upheld statutory amendments that permit the extension of tenures for Directors of the Central… Continue reading

Supreme Court seeks SEBI’s explanation FPI Amendments

Central Idea The Supreme Court has asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to clarify why amendments were… Continue reading

In news: GST Council Decisions

Central Idea The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council convened its 50th meeting on July 11, announcing significant revisions and… Continue reading

Why Indian manufacturing’s productivity growth is plummeting and what can be done?

What is the news? According to a recent study Productivity growth in Indian manufacturing has been slowing since the 1990s,… Continue reading

Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword

Why is this news? India’s progress in family planning initiatives and achievements in areas such as life expectancy, maternal health,… Continue reading

Quantum Supercomputer using Majorana Zero Modes

Central Idea Microsoft researchers have made significant strides in the creation of Majorana zero modes, a type of particle that… Continue reading

SC seeks Data on action taken against Lynchings

Central Idea The Supreme Court has decided to assess the actions taken by the Union and States to address incidents… Continue reading

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Join us across Social Media platforms.

Your better version awaits you!