Supreme Court verdict on ECI appointments
Central idea: The Supreme Court has directed the central government to form a permanent selection committee consisting of consist of… Continue reading Supreme Court verdict on ECI appointments
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FCRA licence of Centre for Policy Research suspended
Union Home Ministry suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR). About CPR… Continue reading FCRA licence of Centre for Policy Research suspended
Academic Freedom in India declined strongly since 2013: Report
India’s academic freedom index is in the bottom 30 percent among 179 countries, according to a new report. Academic Freedom… Continue reading Academic Freedom in India declined strongly since 2013: Report
World Wildlife Day- 2023: 50 years of the CITES
March 3 marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora… Continue reading World Wildlife Day- 2023: 50 years of the CITES
What is the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) regime?
The Reserve Bank of India is moving closer towards ring-fencing the banking system from credit losses as it proposes to… Continue reading What is the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) regime?
VAIBHAV fellowship for Indian Diaspora
The centre has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad on National Science Day. VAIBHAV fellowship The Vaibhav… Continue reading VAIBHAV fellowship for Indian Diaspora
Role of Whip in Indian Polity
Central idea: The article aims to demystify the concept of whip and provide clarity on its role and importance in… Continue reading Role of Whip in Indian Polity
Extradition of Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs)
Central idea: India has called upon G20 countries to adopt multilateral action for faster extradition of fugitive economic offenders (FEOs)… Continue reading Extradition of Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs)
Two Australian public universities to set up campuses in GIFT City
Central idea: Two Australian universities, Deakin University and the University of Wollongong, will set up campuses in Gujarat International Finance… Continue reading Two Australian public universities to set up campuses in GIFT City
In news: Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan
A recent initiative called the ‘Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan’ (Precious Life Campaign) in Barmer, Rajasthan has motivated village panchayats and homeowners… Continue reading In news: Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan
Proton Beam Therapy out of reach for many
There is currently a demand-supply gap of proton beam therapy machines in India, leaving many cancer patients in a difficult… Continue reading Proton Beam Therapy out of reach for many
ISRO successful in key test for Chandrayaan-3 Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a crucial test for its upcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission. What was the… Continue reading ISRO successful in key test for Chandrayaan-3 Mission
Windsor Framework: The deal between UK and EU
The ‘Windsor Framework’ will replace the Northern Ireland Protocol, which had proved to be among the thorniest of Brexit fall-outs,… Continue reading Windsor Framework: The deal between UK and EU
[pib] Exercise Cobra Warrior
IAF contingent comprising to participate in Exercise Cobra Warrior at the Waddington Air Force Base of the Royal Air Force… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Cobra Warrior
SC raps govt on plea on ED chief’s term
The Supreme Court has sharply reacted over tenure extensions granted to Enforcement Directorate Director by the government to subvert ongoing… Continue reading SC raps govt on plea on ED chief’s term
Ethical Animal Research: Prospects and Challenges
A proposed measure in Switzerland would have made that country the first to ban medical and scientific experimentation on animals.… Continue reading Ethical Animal Research: Prospects and Challenges
Organ on a chip: New setup for lab testing
Central idea: Organ-on-a-chip technology has emerged as a new laboratory setup that scientists are using instead of animals to test… Continue reading Organ on a chip: New setup for lab testing
National Science Day and CV Raman
National Science Day is commemorated on Feb 28 every year to commemorate the bird anniversary of Sir CV Raman. National… Continue reading National Science Day and CV Raman
ASI finds 1,300-yr-old Buddhist Stupa in Odisha
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) stumbled upon a 1,300-year-old stupa right in the middle of a Khondalite mining site… Continue reading ASI finds 1,300-yr-old Buddhist Stupa in Odisha
Menstrual Leave and its Global Standing
Recently, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL about menstrual leave for workers and students across the country, calling… Continue reading Menstrual Leave and its Global Standing
