Kerala bans Oleander Flowers in Temple Offerings
Why in the news? Kerala temple authorities have banned the use of oleander flowers in offerings following the accidental poisoning… Continue reading Kerala bans Oleander Flowers in Temple Offerings
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Reservation within Constitutional bounds
Why in the news? There’s a big argument between political parties about reservation. The BJP said some exaggerated things about… Continue reading Reservation within Constitutional bounds
Niti Aayog report finds ‘huge gap’ in cancer screening at Ayushman centres
Why in the news? Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme reached 5.47 crore users, but cancer screening at Health and Wellness Centers… Continue reading Niti Aayog report finds ‘huge gap’ in cancer screening at Ayushman centres
Meeting Nutrition challenge: What new guidelines prescribe?
Why in the news? According to the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), approximately 56.4% of India’s overall disease burden is… Continue reading Meeting Nutrition challenge: What new guidelines prescribe?
Export-Import in the Agricultural sector
Why in the news? India’s agricultural exports have declined in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, on the back… Continue reading Export-Import in the Agricultural sector
Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to aid Monsoon this year
Why in the News? Australian weather agencies predict the possible return of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) in the… Continue reading Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to aid Monsoon this year
What is an Interpol Blue Corner Notice?
Why in the news? Karnataka’s political landscape is rocked by accusations of sexual abuse against a sitting MP belonging to… Continue reading What is an Interpol Blue Corner Notice?
FLiRT Variants: Latest Twist in the COVID-19 Saga
Why in the news? The emergence of new variants KP.2 and KP1.1, known as the FLiRT variants, has raised global… Continue reading FLiRT Variants: Latest Twist in the COVID-19 Saga
Artificial Rain through Cloud Seeding
Why in the news? The Uttarakhand government faced scrutiny from the Supreme Court following Forest fires that claimed lives in… Continue reading Artificial Rain through Cloud Seeding
[9 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A chance to settle a Constitutional clash
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as… Continue reading [9 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A chance to settle a Constitutional clash
The Socio-ecological effects of LPG price hikes
Why in the News? The ACCESS survey (2014-2015), conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, found LPG’s cost… Continue reading The Socio-ecological effects of LPG price hikes
India is now Third-Largest Producer of Solar Power
Why in the News? In 2023, India overtook Japan to become the world’s third-highest producer of solar power, according to… Continue reading India is now Third-Largest Producer of Solar Power
Unemployment Vs Wages
Why in the news? Recently, there have been contentious talks regarding Pakistan’s unemployment being lower than India’s. According to Keynes,… Continue reading Unemployment Vs Wages
Giving primacy to Human Development
Why in the News? Two recent reports reveal some important facets of India’s Development. The Human Development Report 2023-24, published… Continue reading Giving primacy to Human Development
Tiger Translocation in Sahyadri-Konkan Wildlife Corridor
Why in the news? Maharashtra’s plan to increase tigers count in Sahyadri-Konkan Wildlife Corridor by translocating tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger… Continue reading Tiger Translocation in Sahyadri-Konkan Wildlife Corridor
Glyptothorax punyabratai: A New Catfish Species discovered
Why in the news? Glyptothorax punyabratai, a new catfish species, has been discovered in the Brahmaputra River drainage in Arunachal… Continue reading Glyptothorax punyabratai: A New Catfish Species discovered
Widal Test: Flaws of Typhoid Diagnosis
Why in the news? Patients with fever in India often undergo testing and treatment for typhoid fever, primarily relying on… Continue reading Widal Test: Flaws of Typhoid Diagnosis
CRISPR’s Breakthrough in Treating Blindness
Why in the news? Scientists have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to restore vision in individuals with a rare form… Continue reading CRISPR’s Breakthrough in Treating Blindness
Orangutan uses Plant to treat wound
Why in the news? An orangutan was observed treating a wound with medicine from a tropical plant, showcasing how some… Continue reading Orangutan uses Plant to treat wound
The unseen effects of Climate Change on Mental Health
Why in the News? Studies show that individuals with schizophrenia are more likely to experience fatal effects from extreme heat… Continue reading The unseen effects of Climate Change on Mental Health
