SC upholds Extensions for CBI and ED Directors
Central Idea The Supreme Court has upheld statutory amendments that permit the extension of tenures for Directors of the Central… Continue reading SC upholds Extensions for CBI and ED Directors
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Supreme Court seeks SEBI’s explanation FPI Amendments
Central Idea The Supreme Court has asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to clarify why amendments were… Continue reading Supreme Court seeks SEBI’s explanation FPI Amendments
In news: GST Council Decisions
Central Idea The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council convened its 50th meeting on July 11, announcing significant revisions and… Continue reading In news: GST Council Decisions
Why Indian manufacturing’s productivity growth is plummeting and what can be done?
What is the news? According to a recent study Productivity growth in Indian manufacturing has been slowing since the 1990s,… Continue reading Why Indian manufacturing’s productivity growth is plummeting and what can be done?
Quantum Supercomputer using Majorana Zero Modes
Central Idea Microsoft researchers have made significant strides in the creation of Majorana zero modes, a type of particle that… Continue reading Quantum Supercomputer using Majorana Zero Modes
PM Modi to host SCO 2023 Summit
Central Idea The upcoming virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, holds significant… Continue reading PM Modi to host SCO 2023 Summit
SC seeks Data on action taken against Lynchings
Central Idea The Supreme Court has decided to assess the actions taken by the Union and States to address incidents… Continue reading SC seeks Data on action taken against Lynchings
Foxconn withdraws Chip Manufacturing Deal
Central Idea Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, has announced its withdrawal from a $19.5 billion semiconductor… Continue reading Foxconn withdraws Chip Manufacturing Deal
Global South: Origins and Significance
Central Idea The unwillingness of many leading countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to stand with NATO over the… Continue reading Global South: Origins and Significance
AI’s disruptive economic impact, an India check
What is the news? The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI models and its impact on productivity, growth,… Continue reading AI’s disruptive economic impact, an India check
LVM-3: the ISRO Rocket
Central Idea ISRO is scheduled to launch the Chandrayaan 3 mission on July 14. The mission will be carried out… Continue reading LVM-3: the ISRO Rocket
Turtle Rehabilitation: A Crucial Element in Ganges Conservation
Central Idea Hundreds of turtles will be released into the river as a joint endeavour between the Namami Gange Programme,… Continue reading Turtle Rehabilitation: A Crucial Element in Ganges Conservation
Why is China limiting exports of raw materials?
Central Idea China’s Ministry of Commerce recently announced export controls on gallium and germanium, citing national security interests. The move… Continue reading Why is China limiting exports of raw materials?
India-Russia Trade Payments Crisis
Central Idea India’s increasing reliance on oil imports from Russia has presented challenges in making payments due to various factors.… Continue reading India-Russia Trade Payments Crisis
Performance Grading Index (PGI) released for 2021-22
Central Idea The annual Performance Grading Index (PGI) released by the Union government ranks the performance of States and Union… Continue reading Performance Grading Index (PGI) released for 2021-22
Nari Adalat: Women-only Courts
Central Idea The government is launching a unique initiative ‘Nari Adalat’ to establish women-only courts at the village level. Nari… Continue reading Nari Adalat: Women-only Courts
In news: Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)
Central Idea Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian member of the British Parliament, played a significant role in India’s anti-colonial struggle.… Continue reading In news: Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)
Evidence of High Rainfall during Deccan Traps Volcanism
Central Idea A team of scientists from IIT Kharagpur has discovered evidence of exceptionally high annual rainfall during the volcanic… Continue reading Evidence of High Rainfall during Deccan Traps Volcanism
What Data Protection Bill needs to do to actually protect?
What is the news? The government is reportedly introducing a revised version of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill during… Continue reading What Data Protection Bill needs to do to actually protect?
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
Central Idea A parliamentary committee has given its endorsement to the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the… Continue reading Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
