In news: Greenland
Why in the News? US President-elect Donald Trump has once again expressed interest in buying Greenland, and Greenland has again… Continue reading In news: Greenland
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[27th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential
PYQ Relevance: Q) A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest… Continue reading [27th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential
Architect of Indian Economic Reforms passes way
Why in the News? People around the world paid tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh, known for opening up India’s economy… Continue reading Architect of Indian Economic Reforms passes way
Communist Party of India (CPI)
Why in the News? December 26, 2024, marks the 100th foundation day of the Communist Party of India (CPI). The… Continue reading Communist Party of India (CPI)
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
Why in the News? UN Secretary-General paid tribute to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving with the… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
The lapses in the Disaster Management Bill
Why in the News? The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, raises serious concerns. Instead of addressing the shortcomings of the… Continue reading The lapses in the Disaster Management Bill
U.S. and China renew S&T Agreement for further 5 years
Why in the News? Recently, China and the United States agreed to renew the Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement for… Continue reading U.S. and China renew S&T Agreement for further 5 years
Govt to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA Property Cards
Why in the News? Over 58 lakh property cards will be issued to owners in approximately 50,000 villages across 12… Continue reading Govt to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA Property Cards
Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) launched
Why in the News? PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking National Project, the first project… Continue reading Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) launched
[25th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Myth of meritocracy, caste-based disparities in IT sector
PYQ Relevance: Q) The caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in… Continue reading [25th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Myth of meritocracy, caste-based disparities in IT sector
The number of domestic migrants is estimated to have lowered by 12% since 2011: EAC-PM
Why in the News? A report by the PM’s Economic Advisory Panel (EAC-PM) indicates that the number of domestic migrants… Continue reading The number of domestic migrants is estimated to have lowered by 12% since 2011: EAC-PM
India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check
Why in the News? The recent government initiatives, such as “Mission Karmayogi,” aimed at enhancing the capacity of civil servants,… Continue reading India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check
In today’s India, can the Constitution protect individual dignity?
Why in the News? The SC has emphasized the importance of individual dignity within the context of Article 21 in… Continue reading In today’s India, can the Constitution protect individual dignity?
Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024
Why in the News? The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024, aiming to modernize… Continue reading Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024
Species: Lion-Tailed Macaque
Why in the News? A new study highlights that increased food provisioning and habituation to human presence endanger the lion-tailed… Continue reading Species: Lion-Tailed Macaque
Mitochondrial Genome (mtDNA)
Why in the News? Recent research indicates that age-related losses in our cell’s mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)—specifically, deletion mutations—could be a… Continue reading Mitochondrial Genome (mtDNA)
[24th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization
PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context… Continue reading [24th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization
UN Internal Justice Council (IJC)
Why in the News? Justice Madan B Lokur, retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as… Continue reading UN Internal Justice Council (IJC)
Mumps Vaccine
Why in the News? Tamil Nadu Government has requested the Centre to consider including the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)… Continue reading Mumps Vaccine
India’s First Bio-Bitumen National Highway Inaugurated
Why in the News? India’s first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch was inaugurated on NH-44 in Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra by Union… Continue reading India’s First Bio-Bitumen National Highway Inaugurated
