Rasht-Astara Railway Link
Russia and his Iran has signed a deal to finance and build the 162 km Rasht-Astara Iranian railway, the main… Continue reading Rasht-Astara Railway Link
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25 years of Kudumbashree Scheme
Central Idea: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the silver jubilee celebrations of Kudumbashree. What is Kudumbashree? Kudumbashree is a poverty eradication… Continue reading 25 years of Kudumbashree Scheme
Radiometric Dating using Calcium-41
Central Idea: A recent study has shown that Calcium-41 can be used in a similar way as Carbon-14 in carbon… Continue reading Radiometric Dating using Calcium-41
Understanding a Human Pangenome Map
Central Idea A study published in the Nature journal presents a pangenome reference map built using genomes from 47 anonymous… Continue reading Understanding a Human Pangenome Map
WHO’s advisory on Non-Sugar Sweeteners
Central Idea: The World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines advising against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) as a… Continue reading WHO’s advisory on Non-Sugar Sweeteners
In news: Neh Pema Shelphu Shrine
Central Idea The landowner of a disputed area in Arunachal Pradesh has demanded either compensation from Army for a land… Continue reading In news: Neh Pema Shelphu Shrine
Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on Foreign Credit Card Payments: Understanding the Intent and Impact is VItal
Central Idea The recent announcement regarding the applicability of tax collection at source (TCS) on foreign payments made through credit… Continue reading Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on Foreign Credit Card Payments: Understanding the Intent and Impact is VItal
Bhopal’s Voluntary Local Review: A Step towards Localizing SDG’s in India
Central Idea Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first city in… Continue reading Bhopal’s Voluntary Local Review: A Step towards Localizing SDG’s in India
RBI to pull out ₹2000 notes from active circulation
Central Idea The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to withdraw ₹2000 denomination banknotes from circulation as part of… Continue reading RBI to pull out ₹2000 notes from active circulation
What are Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)?
Central Idea: Tata Consumer Products has announced its decision to delist its global depository receipts (GDRs) from the London Stock… Continue reading What are Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)?
Arsenic Contamination in India
Central Idea: A recent peer-reviewed study suggests that even low levels of arsenic consumption can affect cognitive function in children,… Continue reading Arsenic Contamination in India
National Quantum Mission: Unlocking India’s Potential in Quantum Technology
Central Idea India’s focus on developing a strong technology base is gaining momentum with the upcoming National Quantum Mission. This… Continue reading National Quantum Mission: Unlocking India’s Potential in Quantum Technology
Exploring the Prospects of Integrated Medicine: A Dialogue on Ayush and Modern Healthcare
Central idea In a recent development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Ministry of Ayush have agreed… Continue reading Exploring the Prospects of Integrated Medicine: A Dialogue on Ayush and Modern Healthcare
SC backs TN position on Jallikattu
Central Idea The Supreme Court Constitution Bench has upheld the amendments made by Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to the… Continue reading SC backs TN position on Jallikattu
RBI regulations on Green Deposits
Central Idea: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a regulatory framework to govern the acceptance of green deposits… Continue reading RBI regulations on Green Deposits
Strengthening India’s Drug Regulatory Framework for Ensuring Quality Medicines
Central Idea The recent incidents of substandard and contaminated medicines in India have raised concerns about the quality and regulatory… Continue reading Strengthening India’s Drug Regulatory Framework for Ensuring Quality Medicines
Revisiting the Anti-Defection Law: Upholding Accountability in Parliamentary Democracy
Central idea Two recent judgments by the Supreme Court of India have brought attention to the constitutional framework governing the… Continue reading Revisiting the Anti-Defection Law: Upholding Accountability in Parliamentary Democracy
Strengthening Quad: The Need for a Biomanufacturing Hub in India
Central Idea The Quad, comprised of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, established a Critical and Emerging Technology Working… Continue reading Strengthening Quad: The Need for a Biomanufacturing Hub in India
Trend of unnecessary Hysterectomies
Central Idea: The Health Ministry in India is concerned about the high incidence of unnecessary hysterectomies, particularly among poor, less-educated… Continue reading Trend of unnecessary Hysterectomies
DoT develops Facial Recognition Tool ‘ASTR’
Central Idea: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has developed an artificial-intelligence-based facial recognition tool called Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition… Continue reading DoT develops Facial Recognition Tool ‘ASTR’
