Indian manufacturing needs more sophistication: Finance Minister

Why in the News? In a recent statement, the Finance Minister highlighted the pressing need for sophistication in India’s manufacturing… Continue reading

Was the Stone Age actually the Age of Wood?

Why in the News? New research suggests the Stone Age be termed the “Wood Age” due to advanced wooden tools… Continue reading

RBI flags supervisory concerns over ARCs functioning

Why in the News? After the allegations of ‘unethical practices’ by ARCs, including aiding defaulting promoters, the RBI intervened, with… Continue reading

New Study Unveils the Origins and Challenges of Baobab Trees

Why in the News? A recent study uncovers the origins and evolution of Baobabs, uniquely shaped trees in Madagascar, with… Continue reading

[17th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Health advice to take with no pinch of Salt

PYQ Relevance: [2022] The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community.… Continue reading

How Punjab and Haryana remain key to National Food Security?

Why in the News? The recent drop in agricultural production due to El-Nino has highlighted once more the critical role… Continue reading

Can parties be de-recognized or de-registered? | Explained

Why in the News? The ECI urges star campaigners to uphold societal harmony, sparking debate on its efficacy in curbing… Continue reading

Do no harm: conservative, non-surgical approaches advised over hysterectomy for gynecological conditions

Why in the News? According to the recent report published in Women’s Reproductive Health under the title ‘Reported Reasons for… Continue reading

The Battle of Udagai: Cholas vs. Cheras

Why in the news? The southern part of India historically ruled by the Chera, Chola, and Pandya kings, was known… Continue reading

Scientists document Sperm Whales ‘Phonetic Alphabet’

Why in the news? A recent study has uncovered the intricate structure of their communication system, which appears to possess… Continue reading

Supreme Court lays out 7 Sub-Rights of Right to Property

Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s ruling safeguards landowners from arbitrary government acquisition, emphasizing adherence to Article 300A, ensuring… Continue reading

[16 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The pitch for Subaltern Secularism

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of… Continue reading

Explained Climate: Heatwaves and Climate Change

Why in the News? According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave conditions are affecting either the smaller regions or… Continue reading

Manipur accounted for 97% of displacements in South Asia

Why in the News? The report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) termed it the highest number of… Continue reading

On Delhi’s mounting Waste Crisis | Explained

Why in the News? On May 13, the Supreme Court stated that addressing the “horrible” issue of 3,800 metric tonnes… Continue reading

[pib] Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative enters Stage I

Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the selected participants for Stage I of the ‘Sangam:… Continue reading

[pib] Sub-Committee for GRAP reviews the Air Quality scenario in New Delhi

Why in the News? Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at 243, falling under the ‘Poor’ category, as reported by… Continue reading

Regulatory Challenges in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Why in the News? In response to tightening regulations impacting operations, the RBI has recommended that investments exceeding 50% of… Continue reading

Spices Board discussing the setting of ETO Limits with CODEX

Why in the News? The Spices Board has proactively engaged with CODEX, the international food standards authority, to address the… Continue reading

On the importance of Regulatory Sandboxes in Artificial Intelligence

Why in the News? Regulatory sandboxes are now widely used in many countries because they allow new ideas to be… Continue reading

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