India to Chair ‘Colombo Process’
Why in the News? India has become chair of the regional grouping “Colombo Process” for the first time since its… Continue reading India to Chair ‘Colombo Process’
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India and the ‘managed care’ promise
PYQ Relevance Q Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector… Continue reading India and the ‘managed care’ promise
Women often outlive men but in poorer health: what new Lancet study says
Why in the news? Over 30 years, a study examining 20 diseases revealed minimal advancements in narrowing the disparity between… Continue reading Women often outlive men but in poorer health: what new Lancet study says
Does inequality lead to growth? | Explained
Why in the news? Studies conducted by researchers from “the Paris School of Economics” indicate that inequality in contemporary India… Continue reading Does inequality lead to growth? | Explained
Fewer women are being hired for leadership positions
Why in the news? Although women’s representation in the workforce has grown over the years “LinkedIn’s Economic Graph data” indicates… Continue reading Fewer women are being hired for leadership positions
[3 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the… Continue reading [3 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation
What Grade of Coal does India Produce?
Why in the News? A report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project suggests Adani Group claimed ‘low grade’… Continue reading What Grade of Coal does India Produce?
Protecting Mangroves in Tamil Nadu
Why in the News? The International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) has listed mangroves in coastal regions spanning Tamil Nadu,… Continue reading Protecting Mangroves in Tamil Nadu
Sundhnuksgigar Volcano erupts in Iceland
Why in the News? Southwest Iceland witnessed the eruption of the Sundhnuksgigar volcano, triggering evacuations in the nearby areas. About… Continue reading Sundhnuksgigar Volcano erupts in Iceland
Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0: Insights from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Why in the News? The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), launched by NASA, has unveiled a groundbreaking find It has… Continue reading Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0: Insights from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Andhra’s Koya tribe faces brewing conflict over sacred Mahua flower
Why in the news? The Koya tribe in Andhra Pradesh is facing a cultural crisis due to stricter liquor regulations… Continue reading Andhra’s Koya tribe faces brewing conflict over sacred Mahua flower
38% Indians consume fried snacks and processed foods, only 28% consume healthy food
Why in the news? A global report highlights a significant rise in unhealthy food consumption in India, surpassing intake of… Continue reading 38% Indians consume fried snacks and processed foods, only 28% consume healthy food
Is climate change behind more frequent and severe turbulence faced by aircraft?
Why in the news? On May 21, severe turbulence over Myanmar caused one death and 70 injuries on a Singapore… Continue reading Is climate change behind more frequent and severe turbulence faced by aircraft?
Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz: Protecting Kerala’s Frog Species
Why in the News? The Centre for Citizen Science and Biodiversity Informatics, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), has organised the… Continue reading Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz: Protecting Kerala’s Frog Species
299th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar (1725 –1795)
Why in the News? The 299th birth anniversary of legendary ruler Ahilyabai Holkar was celebrated on 30th May. About Ahilyabai… Continue reading 299th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar (1725 –1795)
Surge in Indian Companies’ External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)
Why in the News? Indian companies “external commercial borrowings” nearly doubled in FY24, reaching $49.2 billion, according to RBI data.… Continue reading Surge in Indian Companies’ External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)
NIMHANS bags WHO’s Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024
Why in the News? The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India’s premier mental health institution,… Continue reading NIMHANS bags WHO’s Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024
Blaming court vacation for pendency misses the real problem
Why in the news? A casual remark from a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council has reignited the… Continue reading Blaming court vacation for pendency misses the real problem
KAZA Summit 2024: Delegates renew calls to leave CITES
Why in the news? At the KAZA 2024 Summit in Livingstone, Zambia, delegates reiterated the urge for member states to… Continue reading KAZA Summit 2024: Delegates renew calls to leave CITES
The Tobacco Epidemic in India
Why in the News? Tobacco is a leading preventable cause of disease which affects nearly 26 crore Indians and 60… Continue reading The Tobacco Epidemic in India
