Mapping India’s Chip Design Ecosystem
Central Idea The Indian government is considering a proposal to pick an equity stake in domestic chip design-making companies as… Continue reading Mapping India’s Chip Design Ecosystem
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Need for Overhaul in UDAN Scheme
Central Idea Union Civil Aviation Ministry inaugurated a new phase of the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme, or… Continue reading Need for Overhaul in UDAN Scheme
In news: International Tiger Day
Central Idea July 29th was celebrated the world over as International Tiger Day in a bid to raise awareness on… Continue reading In news: International Tiger Day
China’s Use of Stapled Visas and its Implications for India
Central Idea The issuance of stapled visas by China to Indian nationals from Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir has… Continue reading China’s Use of Stapled Visas and its Implications for India
Festivals in news: Muharram and Ashura
Central Idea For the first time in over three decades, the Jammu and Kashmir government permitted a Muharram procession in… Continue reading Festivals in news: Muharram and Ashura
What is Offer-for-Sale (OFS)?
Central Idea The government’s stake sale in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) through an offer-for-sale (OFS) received an enthusiastic response… Continue reading What is Offer-for-Sale (OFS)?
Free Movement Regime along India-Myanmar Border
Central Idea The ongoing ethnic conflict between the Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur is further complicated by the issue of… Continue reading Free Movement Regime along India-Myanmar Border
Supreme Court concerns over Persistent Lynchings and Mob Violence
Central Idea The Supreme Court asked the Centre and six States to respond to a plea concerning the alarming incidents… Continue reading Supreme Court concerns over Persistent Lynchings and Mob Violence
Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC)
Central Idea The Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) was launched with 39 multinational corporations committing to resource efficiency… Continue reading Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC)
In news: Maitree Super Thermal Power Project
Central Idea Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), a state-owned engineering firm, achieved a major milestone in Bangladesh. The 660-MW Unit-2 of… Continue reading In news: Maitree Super Thermal Power Project
[pib] Hematene Nanoflakes
Central Idea Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of nanoflakes of a material known as hematene, extracted from iron ore.… Continue reading [pib] Hematene Nanoflakes
Silvopasture Systems for Local Climate Resilience
Central Idea Amidst the global decline of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems emerge as a relevant solution to counter… Continue reading Silvopasture Systems for Local Climate Resilience
India’s Economic Ascent: From Top 10 to Top 3 Economies
Central Idea India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by FY28, two years earlier than projected, according to… Continue reading India’s Economic Ascent: From Top 10 to Top 3 Economies
Digital Birth Certificates to streamline Official Documentation
Central Idea India has tabled Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023 to introduce digital birth certificates that… Continue reading Digital Birth Certificates to streamline Official Documentation
UNESCO endorses Banning Smartphones from Schools
Central Idea The UNESCO has released Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report 2023. The report warned against the negative impacts of… Continue reading UNESCO endorses Banning Smartphones from Schools
What flipped the decline of India’s FOREX reserves?
Central Idea India’s forex reserves were at $578.4 billion as of March 2023—a fall of over $28 billion since March… Continue reading What flipped the decline of India’s FOREX reserves?
530 districts reported free of Manual Scavenging: Centre
Central Idea The Social Justice Ministry revealed that while 530 districts have reported themselves as manual scavenging-free, a significant number… Continue reading 530 districts reported free of Manual Scavenging: Centre
What is the Biodiversity Act? What changes has the Lok Sabha cleared in the law?
What’s the news? On July 25, the Lok Sabha gave its approval to a Bill to amend some provisions of… Continue reading What is the Biodiversity Act? What changes has the Lok Sabha cleared in the law?
Full-Reserve Banking vs. Fractional-Reserve Banking
Central Idea Full-reserve banking, also known as 100% reserve banking, and fractional-reserve banking are two different systems of banking that… Continue reading Full-Reserve Banking vs. Fractional-Reserve Banking
What is No-Confidence Motion?
Central Idea Opposition parties belonging to the new Alliance INDIA plan to move a no-confidence motion against the government to… Continue reading What is No-Confidence Motion?
