The NEP debate: Why criticism of the policy is premature and off the mark?

Why in the News? Opposition mainly comes from traditionalists who dislike markets, industrial experience, and internships. The NEP supports Ambedkar’s… Continue reading

India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations

Why in the news? Shortly after Hasina commenced her two-day state visit to India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar convened… Continue reading

Possible risks of “Acute Poisoning” due to high Capsaicin Levels

Why in the News? Food safety authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of South Korean spicy instant noodles due… Continue reading

How long is Carbon is stored in plants?

Why in the News? A recent study in the Science journal indicates that the storage of carbon in terrestrial vegetation… Continue reading

AMRSense Project

Why in the News? The AMRSense Project of the IIIT-Delhi has won the joint second prize in Trinity Challenge’s competition… Continue reading

67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meet

Why in the News? The 67th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was recently held in Washington DC. It… Continue reading

[21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace

PYQ Relevance: Q How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC IAS/2022)… Continue reading

How Dangerous is Methanol Poisoning?

Why in the news? At least 38 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district. Key… Continue reading

Why the Russia-North Korea pact is a big deal?

Why in the news? Russia’s President Vladimir Putin concluded his recent visit to Pyongyang with a significant agreement: both Russia… Continue reading

Can GM Crops promise Food Security?

Why in the news? A new “gene revolution” is being promoted as a solution to increasing global food demand and… Continue reading

What is ‘Blood Money’ in Islamic Law?

Why in the News? The Indian Government has approved the transfer of the sum of $40,000 for preliminary discussions regarding… Continue reading

In news: PARIVESH Portal

Why in the News? Kerala is set to construct a ropeway in Sabarimala by compensating the Forests department with alternative… Continue reading

10th International Yoga Day

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations of the 10th International Day of Yoga at… Continue reading

Striped Caecilian: Limbless Amphibian spotted in Kaziranga’s fauna

Why in the News? A limbless amphibian, the striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp), has been newly identified within the 1,307.49 sq.… Continue reading

Proposed Amendments to Insolvency Resolution Process by IBBI

Why in the News? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process… Continue reading

Invisible suffering of Rohingya refugees

Why in the news? International attention is urgently needed to address the worsening mental health crisis among Rohingya refugees in… Continue reading

What are the findings of the 2024 Hindu Kush Himalayas snow update? | Explained

Why in the news? In 2024, the Hindu Kush Himalaya snow update from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development… Continue reading

Thailand to become third Asian country to legalize Same-sex Marriage

Why in the News? On Tuesday, June 18, the Marriage Equality Bill was approved by the Thai Senate, the upper… Continue reading

PM inaugurates Nalanda University

Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University, an international institution located near… Continue reading

CRISPR Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

Why in the News? India is close to developing a gene therapy using CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing tool for sickle cell… Continue reading

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