What Laws govern Import of Gold into India?
Why in the News? India is facing a rise in gold smuggling due to higher global gold prices, with a… Continue reading What Laws govern Import of Gold into India?
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A voluntary mandate: On the APAAR student ID
Why in the News? The Ministry of Education introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID to digitally store… Continue reading A voluntary mandate: On the APAAR student ID
A school closure that must be called out
Why in the News? The shutdown of the only Gondi-medium school in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, which was started in 2019… Continue reading A school closure that must be called out
What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?
Why in the News? Betsy Arakawa, wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, died from a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus,… Continue reading What is Hantavirus and how does it spread?
Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction
Why in the News? A groundbreaking study at the University of British Columbia, published in Nature Mental Health, reveals that… Continue reading Neurobiological basis of Substance Abuse Addiction
[13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings
PYQ Relevance: Q) It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness… Continue reading [13th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings
National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
Why in the News? The PM chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Gir National… Continue reading National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
Wine Production in India
Why in the News? Despite concerns over high tariff rates that India applies on European wine, going up to 150%,… Continue reading Wine Production in India
[pib] Bharat 6G Alliance
Why in the News? Prime Minister has released India’s 6G vision “Bharat 6G Vision” document which envisaged India to be… Continue reading [pib] Bharat 6G Alliance
‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for Global South
Why in the News? PM Modi has unveiled ‘MAHASAGAR’ (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) during… Continue reading ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision for Global South
[12th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Building compassion into the health-care structure
PYQ Relevance: Q) Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for… Continue reading [12th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Building compassion into the health-care structure
More signs of overhauling the compliance framework
Why in the News? Despite ongoing efforts to fight corruption, bureaucratic delays and bribery continue to be major obstacles to… Continue reading More signs of overhauling the compliance framework
RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2024 and Rising Household Debt
Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR), 2024 has highlighted an increasing household… Continue reading RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2024 and Rising Household Debt
PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme
Why in the News? Union Education Minister comment accusing the Tamil Nadu government of being “dishonest” in implementing the PM… Continue reading PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme
Genetically-Engineered Bananas to Reduce Food Waste
Why in the News? Scientists at Tropic, a UK-based biotech company, disabled the PPO gene in bananas slowing down the… Continue reading Genetically-Engineered Bananas to Reduce Food Waste
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
Why in the News? According to the RBI, bad loans in the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme segment increased by… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
What are Collisionless Shock Waves?
Why in the News? A recent study published by Johns Hopkins University (USA) and Northumbria University (UK) reveals how Collisionless… Continue reading What are Collisionless Shock Waves?
[11th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An India-U.S. trade agreement and the test of WTO laws
PYQ Relevance: Q) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present… Continue reading [11th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An India-U.S. trade agreement and the test of WTO laws
India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine
Why in the News? India remained the second-largest arms importer, despite a 9.3% decline in imports between 2015-19 and 2020-24… Continue reading India second-largest arms importer after Ukraine
Preventive Detention is a ‘Draconian’ measure: SC
Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently ruled against the Preventive Detention of a couple in Nagaland, emphasizing that… Continue reading Preventive Detention is a ‘Draconian’ measure: SC
