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China’s share in India’s industrial goods imports jump to 30% from 21% in last 15 years: GTRI

Why in the News? India’s imports from China crossed $101 billion in 2023-24 from about $70 billion in 2018-19, and… Continue reading China’s share in India’s industrial goods imports jump to 30% from 21% in last 15 years: GTRI

Menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons | Explained

Why in the News? Despite improvements in menstrual hygiene, female prisoners in India face neglect, highlighting systemic biases and unmet… Continue reading Menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons | Explained

The controversy over eucalyptus planting in Kerala | Explained

Why in the news? The Kerala state government permitted Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) to plant eucalyptus for financial reasons… Continue reading The controversy over eucalyptus planting in Kerala | Explained

What is Zero Debris Charter?

Why in the News? The Zero Debris Charter was signed by twelve nations and the European Space Agency (ESA) at… Continue reading What is Zero Debris Charter?

Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Why in the News? The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) is underway in Antigua and Barbuda.… Continue reading Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

GAIL inaugurates 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Madhya Pradesh

Why in the news? GAIL (India) Ltd has commissioned its first green hydrogen plant at Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh, marking… Continue reading GAIL inaugurates 10 MW Green Hydrogen Plant in Madhya Pradesh

[pib] Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launches PRAGATI-2024

Why in the news? The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is hosting “PRAGATI-2024” at the India Habitat… Continue reading [pib] Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launches PRAGATI-2024

A door to a housing scheme, tribals find hard to open

Why in the News? The PM JANMAN presents a new opportunity to transform the lives of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal… Continue reading A door to a housing scheme, tribals find hard to open

How Europe’s AI convention balances innovation and human rights | Explained

Why in the News? Global AI governance is becoming increasingly intricate, with countries employing diverse approaches. This shows that the… Continue reading How Europe’s AI convention balances innovation and human rights | Explained

Cost Inflation Index (CII) for FY25 to compute Capital Gains

Why in the News? The Income Tax Department has notified the cost inflation index (CII) for the current fiscal to… Continue reading Cost Inflation Index (CII) for FY25 to compute Capital Gains

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and its Health Impacts

Why in the News? Fish oil supplements, highly regarded for their high omega-3 fatty acid content, have long been associated… Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids and its Health Impacts

Hampi’s Virupaksha Temple

Why in the News? The temple’s pavilion or the Saalu Mantap of the historic Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka collapsed… Continue reading Hampi’s Virupaksha Temple

Periyar River and Industrial Pollution

Why in the News? A mass fish kill struck the Periyar River, the ‘Lifeline of Kerala’. The incident, believed to… Continue reading Periyar River and Industrial Pollution

India fighting pressure at WTO to allow ‘plurilateral pact’ on investment facilitation

Why in the News? An official stated on Tuesday that India opposes a China-led proposal on investment facilitation at the… Continue reading India fighting pressure at WTO to allow ‘plurilateral pact’ on investment facilitation

Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered In 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones

Why in the News? Researchers found traces of many present-day viruses in the bones of two Neanderthals who lived 50,000… Continue reading Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered In 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones

Ferroptosis Cases in Severe Covid Patients

Why in the News? Columbia University study on COVID-19 fatalities found ferroptosis as the main cause of lung cell death,… Continue reading Ferroptosis Cases in Severe Covid Patients

Cyclone Remal to make landfall

Why in the News? Cyclone Remal is forecasted to make landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Bangladesh’s Khepupara… Continue reading Cyclone Remal to make landfall

Arab League demands UN Peacekeepers in Palestine

Why in the News? The Arab League called for UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in… Continue reading Arab League demands UN Peacekeepers in Palestine

Southeast Asia origin of at least 45% cyber frauds targeting Indians

Why in the News? Over 5,000 unemployed/employed Indians are reportedly trapped in Cambodia and forced to work into cyber fraud,… Continue reading Southeast Asia origin of at least 45% cyber frauds targeting Indians

BIMSTEC acquires ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force

Why in the News? The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that with the establishment of its inaugural charter on… Continue reading BIMSTEC acquires ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force