Budget and the Urban planning
Context Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24. It has been marked by areas of continuity over… Continue reading Budget and the Urban planning
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Menstrual leave: The topic of debate
Context Menstrual leave is a workplace policy that allows female employees to take time off from work during their menstrual… Continue reading Menstrual leave: The topic of debate
No bar on contesting two seats in one poll: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has refused to set aside a provision in the election law that allows candidates to contest polls… Continue reading No bar on contesting two seats in one poll: Supreme Court
What is Additional Surveillance Mechanism (ASM)?
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) placed very famous enterprises of business tycoons under the additional surveillance mechanism (ASM). Why in… Continue reading What is Additional Surveillance Mechanism (ASM)?
CITES database reveals Red Sanders smuggling
The CITES trade database has recorded 28 incidents of Red Sanders confiscation, seizure, and specimen from the wild being exported… Continue reading CITES database reveals Red Sanders smuggling
What are Lab-Grown Diamonds?
During her Budget speech, Finance Minister announced the government’s move to focus on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). What did the FM… Continue reading What are Lab-Grown Diamonds?
iCET: Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies between India and US
Context The talks between India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his American counterpart Jake Sullivan in Washington this week… Continue reading iCET: Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies between India and US
Who is a Puisne Judge, and what does the term mean?
While recommending two names for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India… Continue reading Who is a Puisne Judge, and what does the term mean?
Who are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
The Union Budget 2023-24 has provided to launch the Pradhan Mantri PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) Development Mission in order… Continue reading Who are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
Budget 2023:Push for Digitisation and Green Growth
Context The Union Budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday highlighted the government’s continuous efforts to push for… Continue reading Budget 2023:Push for Digitisation and Green Growth
Drugs in the valley: Pakistan’s new weapon to finance terrorism
Context With arms and terror infiltration becoming difficult, Pakistan has now resorted to peddling drugs to degenerate the youth of… Continue reading Drugs in the valley: Pakistan’s new weapon to finance terrorism
History, Significance of President’s Address
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament for the first time after assuming the position. Mains PYQ: The… Continue reading History, Significance of President’s Address
Vishakhapatnam is Andhra Pradesh’s new Capital
Visakhapatnam will be the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, announced the Chief Minister. AP’s move for three capitals AP had… Continue reading Vishakhapatnam is Andhra Pradesh’s new Capital
Artform in news: Shumang Leela
This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in TH. Shumang Leela Shumang Leela is a unique traditional… Continue reading Artform in news: Shumang Leela
Project ELLORA to preserve ‘rare’ Indian languages with AI
Microsoft’s Project ELLORA is helping small languages like Gondi, Mundari become eloquent for the digital world. Project ELLORA To bring… Continue reading Project ELLORA to preserve ‘rare’ Indian languages with AI
Possibility of global recession?
Context There have recently been growing concerns about the global economy slipping into recession. These concerns were primarily triggered by… Continue reading Possibility of global recession?
Its high time to focus on Mental Health
Context Suicides rates in India are amongst the highest when compared to other countries at the same socio-economic level. According… Continue reading Its high time to focus on Mental Health
Israel-Palestinian violence on West Bank soars
US has urged Israel and the Palestinians to ease tensions amid a spike in violence that has put the West… Continue reading Israel-Palestinian violence on West Bank soars
SC to hear plea against Electoral Bonds Scheme
The Supreme Court is scheduled to examine whether petitions challenging the validity of electoral bonds scheme need to be referred… Continue reading SC to hear plea against Electoral Bonds Scheme
I&B Ministry issues advisory on private TV channels’ ‘Public Service Broadcasting’ Obligation
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry clarified that the topics of national importance and social relevance embedded in the programs broadcast… Continue reading I&B Ministry issues advisory on private TV channels’ ‘Public Service Broadcasting’ Obligation
