Reforms needed in the voting process | Explained
Why in the news? The Supreme Court has decided to hear petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of the Voter Verifiable Paper… Continue reading Reforms needed in the voting process | Explained
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Centre Directs Gas-Based Power Plants To Begin Operations Amid Rising Summer Demand
Why in the News? The Central government has issued directives under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, of 2003 to… Continue reading Centre Directs Gas-Based Power Plants To Begin Operations Amid Rising Summer Demand
Why has India allowed FIIs to invest in its Green Bonds? | Explained
Why in the News? On April 5 the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) greenlighted investments in the country’s Sovereign Green… Continue reading Why has India allowed FIIs to invest in its Green Bonds? | Explained
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Why in the News? The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, commenced on April 15 in… Continue reading UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Mapping: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Why in the news? A pack of wild dogs, or Dholes, in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) have suffered severe exfoliating… Continue reading Mapping: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Growth in Ashwagandha Exports
Why in the news? Ashwagandha exports have surged by 8 times in the past six years, penetrating markets like the… Continue reading Growth in Ashwagandha Exports
India could face ‘Imported Inflation’: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Why in the News? The Asian Development Bank recently issued a cautionary note for India’s susceptibility to imported inflation due… Continue reading India could face ‘Imported Inflation’: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
India’s Arctic imperative
Why in the news? The Indian government appears interested in capitalizing on seabed mining and resource exploitation in the Arctic… Continue reading India’s Arctic imperative
What share of Global CO2 Emissions comes from Aviation?
Why in the news? Aviation accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. But it has contributed around 4% to global… Continue reading What share of Global CO2 Emissions comes from Aviation?
How are hydrocarbons extracted from under the ground? | Explained
Why in the news? The geological processes, extraction methods, and environmental impact of hydrocarbon extraction. BACK2BASICS Where are Hydrocarbons located?… Continue reading How are hydrocarbons extracted from under the ground? | Explained
Siachen: 40 years of Operation Meghdoot
Why in the News? April 13, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of Operation Meghdoot, which was launched by the Indian… Continue reading Siachen: 40 years of Operation Meghdoot
What is Exoatmospheric Interception?
Why in the news? Israel successfully intercepted an Iranian missile outside Earth’s atmosphere using an Exoatmospheric kill vehicle. Israeli Air-Defence… Continue reading What is Exoatmospheric Interception?
What is Shrinkflation?
Why in the news? As input prices turn inflationary, the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) segment faces the spectre of shrinking… Continue reading What is Shrinkflation?
Jiadhal River and Change of its Course
Why in the news? Climate Change is disrupting Jiadhal River’s (Dhemaji district, Assam) tranquil flow, leading to unprecedented shifts in… Continue reading Jiadhal River and Change of its Course
[pib] Exercise DUSTLIK
Why in the news? Indian Army contingent departed for the 5th edition of Exercise DUSTLIK in Uzbekistan. Exercise DUSTLIK Exercise… Continue reading [pib] Exercise DUSTLIK
Easement Rights and Recent Supreme Court Ruling
Why in the news? The Supreme Court observed that a claimant of an Easementary Right cannot claim an Easement by… Continue reading Easement Rights and Recent Supreme Court Ruling
[15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage
Mains PYQ Relevance: Q Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely… Continue reading [15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage
Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits
Why in the News? The Indian cities have failed with the aspirations and expectations of the Dalit liberation movement in… Continue reading Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits
Fertility Levels drop below one in many Asian Nations
Why in the News? Many countries in East and Southeast Asia are in the middle of a population crisis, with… Continue reading Fertility Levels drop below one in many Asian Nations
Explained: A short history of Iran-Israel ties and why they soured after 1979
Why in the news? Iran has said that its April 12 attacks on Israel were in response to Israeli war… Continue reading Explained: A short history of Iran-Israel ties and why they soured after 1979
