Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has introduced amendments to the rules governing… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
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India’s emissions inventory & efforts at mitigation
Why in the News? India recently shared a report about its efforts to fight climate change. The report includes details… Continue reading India’s emissions inventory & efforts at mitigation
India, cross-border insolvency and legal reform
Why in the News? The current state of cross-border insolvency laws is poor, with rules that cannot be enforced and… Continue reading India, cross-border insolvency and legal reform
What is KM3NeT Project?
Why in the News? Scientists are deploying two advanced telescopes under the Mediterranean Sea as part of the Cubic Kilometre… Continue reading What is KM3NeT Project?
Banana Cultivation in India
Why in the News? India has seen a 10x increase in banana exports over the past decade and now targets… Continue reading Banana Cultivation in India
In news: Trinidad and Tobago
Why in the News? The government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on December 30, 2024, in… Continue reading In news: Trinidad and Tobago
[3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’
PYQ Relevance: Q) Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit. Do you… Continue reading [3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’
Ukraine ends supply of Russian gas to Europe
Why in the News? For over 40 years, Russian gas has been transported to Europe through Ukraine, but these supplies… Continue reading Ukraine ends supply of Russian gas to Europe
Union Cabinet approved the continuation of PMFBY and RWBCIS until 2025-26
Why in the News? The government extended two crop insurance schemes, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather… Continue reading Union Cabinet approved the continuation of PMFBY and RWBCIS until 2025-26
Annual Ground Water Quality Report – 2024
Why in the News? The Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024 was released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti. Conducted… Continue reading Annual Ground Water Quality Report – 2024
US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia
Why in the News? The United States has imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting… Continue reading US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia
[2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings
PYQ Relevance:Q) To what extent, in your view, the Parliament can ensure accountability of the executive in India? (UPSC CSE… Continue reading [2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings
The nature of dissent in the Indian judiciary
Why in the News? In the U.S. Supreme Court, dissenting opinions often reflect the political views of judges, as they… Continue reading The nature of dissent in the Indian judiciary
Google Quantum AI’s Chip ‘Willow’
Why in the News? Google has unveiled its latest quantum processor, ‘Willow’, which has sparked excitement about the potential of… Continue reading Google Quantum AI’s Chip ‘Willow’
In news: Similipal Tiger Reserve
Why in the News? Tigress Zeenat, originally from Maharashtra’s Tadoba, was relocated to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve after straying through… Continue reading In news: Similipal Tiger Reserve
What is Coastal Security Scheme (CSS)?
Why in the News? Non-operational patrolling boats, insufficient funds for training, and manpower shortages are among the challenges highlighted by… Continue reading What is Coastal Security Scheme (CSS)?
[pib] CPGRAMS 3 Years, 70 Lakh Grievances Solved
Why in the News? According to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Centralized Public Grievance Redress… Continue reading [pib] CPGRAMS 3 Years, 70 Lakh Grievances Solved
On India’s obligations towards the Rohingya
Why in the News? A recent study by The Azadi Project and Refugees International has found that Rohingya refugees detained… Continue reading On India’s obligations towards the Rohingya
Why ISRO’s ‘docking’ mission today is critical for India’s space ambitions?
Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) in space with… Continue reading Why ISRO’s ‘docking’ mission today is critical for India’s space ambitions?
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, 2023-24
Why in the News? The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 highlights key trends in consumption patterns across India. It… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, 2023-24
