Distribution: yearly

[pib] NITI Aayog launches Swavalambini Initiative

Why in the News? The NITI Aayog has launched Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill… Continue reading [pib] NITI Aayog launches Swavalambini Initiative

Gold Investments in India Surge by 60% in 2024: World Gold Council Report

Why in the News? According to the World Gold Council, Gold investments in India increased by 60% in 2024, reaching… Continue reading Gold Investments in India Surge by 60% in 2024: World Gold Council Report

Diagnostic sector requires Regulations

Why in the News? India has around 3,00,000 diagnostic labs, and the number is increasing. However, the sector is largely… Continue reading Diagnostic sector requires Regulations

[8th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Technology and the challenge of equitable education

PYQ Relevance: Q) How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country?… Continue reading [8th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Technology and the challenge of equitable education

In news: Darien Gap

Why in the News? The illegal journey into the US often involves dangerous crossings through multiple countries, including the treacherous… Continue reading In news: Darien Gap

What is Brucellosis?

Why in the News? An 8-year-old girl in Kerala, recently succumbed to brucellosis, a bacterial infection primarily caused by the… Continue reading What is Brucellosis?

[7th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The saga of regulating India’s thermal power emissions

PYQ Relevance: Q) Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What… Continue reading [7th February 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The saga of regulating India’s thermal power emissions

Bhopal’s new order criminalising begging

Why in the News? Recently, the Bhopal district collector banned begging in the district and imposed strict rules, including filing… Continue reading Bhopal’s new order criminalising begging

Joint Military Exercise ‘Ekuverin’

Why in the News? The 13th edition of Exercise Ekuverin, the bilateral joint military exercise between India and the Maldives,… Continue reading Joint Military Exercise ‘Ekuverin’

Asteroid 2024 YR4

Why in the News? NASA has identified a newly discovered near-Earth asteroid, 2024 YR4, which has a slightly more than… Continue reading Asteroid 2024 YR4

GREAT Scheme

Why in the News? As of February 4, 2025, 4 startups have been approved under the ‘Grant for Research &… Continue reading GREAT Scheme

New Makhana Board and Food Institute to be opened in Bihar

Why in the News? The Union Budget 2025 has announced the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar to improve… Continue reading New Makhana Board and Food Institute to be opened in Bihar

What is the SC directive on sacred groves?

Why in the News? On December 18, 2024, the Supreme Court ordered Rajasthan’s Forest Department to map all sacred groves… Continue reading What is the SC directive on sacred groves?

India must address illegal emigration with empathy and urgency

Why in the News? The U.S. deporting dozens of Indians for being illegal immigrants is not unexpected or new. What… Continue reading India must address illegal emigration with empathy and urgency

Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM)

Why in the News? The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was recently announced by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO… Continue reading Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM)

[pib] Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme

Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture implements a Central Sector scheme by the name of ‘Financial Assistance for… Continue reading [pib] Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme

What is the ‘Nuclear Energy Mission’?

Why in the News? The Union Budget 2025-26 introduced the Nuclear Energy Mission, aiming to develop at least 5 indigenous… Continue reading What is the ‘Nuclear Energy Mission’?

How beggar-thy-neighbour policies can make global trade come to a standstill?

Why in the News? In 2025, the United States’ imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico,… Continue reading How beggar-thy-neighbour policies can make global trade come to a standstill?

Why the tax cuts are a one way gamble?

Why in the News? The Union Budget offers a major tax cut, benefiting taxpayers earning above ₹7 lakh. Rebates and… Continue reading Why the tax cuts are a one way gamble?

[pib] Budget 2025-26 removes 7 Custom Duties for Industrial Goods

Why in the News? The Budget proposes to remove 7 customs tariff rates for industrial goods, following a similar step… Continue reading [pib] Budget 2025-26 removes 7 Custom Duties for Industrial Goods