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[pib] Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Program

Why in the News? The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) has facilitated a collaboration between the Centre for Development of… Continue reading [pib] Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Program

[pib] Import of Hazardous Waste

Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has provided details of the Hazardous and… Continue reading [pib] Import of Hazardous Waste

[pib] Green Cover around Coalfields

Why in the News? Coal & Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited… Continue reading [pib] Green Cover around Coalfields

Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)

Why in the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour has recommended increasing the minimum pension of ₹1,000 paid by… Continue reading Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)

[16th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament… Continue reading [16th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

Could the POSH Act apply to political parties?

Why in the News? Recently, the SC considered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) advocating for the applicability of the Sexual… Continue reading Could the POSH Act apply to political parties?

India’s firmer attempts at mineral diplomacy

Why in the News? Reliance on critical mineral imports, especially from China, poses strategic concerns. To address this, the Indian… Continue reading India’s firmer attempts at mineral diplomacy

What Ambedkar, KM Munshi said on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

Why in the News? Prime Minister renewed his call for a nationwide Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing the views of… Continue reading What Ambedkar, KM Munshi said on Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

Firefly Sparkle Galaxy

Why in the News? James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified a rare galaxy, Firefly Sparkle, offering a unique look… Continue reading Firefly Sparkle Galaxy

In news: Bharatmala Pariyojana

Why in the News? Bharatmala Pariyojana is a comprehensive road development project initiated by the Government of India to improve… Continue reading In news: Bharatmala Pariyojana

First Ice-Free day in the Arctic could come by 2030: Study

Why in the News? A recent study suggests that the Arctic Ocean may experience its first ice-free day—where sea ice… Continue reading First Ice-Free day in the Arctic could come by 2030: Study

[14th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India

PYQ Relevance:Q) Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it… Continue reading [14th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Wounding the spirit of the Constitution of India

Why Railways Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced?

Why in the News? Amid intense debates between the government and the opposition, the Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment)… Continue reading Why Railways Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced?

[pib] National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)

Why in the News? The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed… Continue reading [pib] National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)

In news: Nicaragua

Why in the News? Indian and Nicaragua has signed an umbrella agreement on Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). The agreement aims… Continue reading In news: Nicaragua

[pib] Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Why in the News? In February 2018, the Centre had launched the initiative to establish 1,50,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs),… Continue reading [pib] Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

India launched the World’s first Green Steel Taxonomy

Why in the News? The Ministry of Steel unveiled the world’s first Taxonomy of Green Steel, setting a benchmark for… Continue reading India launched the World’s first Green Steel Taxonomy

[13th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass

PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in the UNSC. (UPSC… Continue reading [13th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Pakistan at the UNSC, the points of its compass

What is Disease X and why should the world prepare for it?

Why in the News? The outbreak reported in the first week of December 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo,… Continue reading What is Disease X and why should the world prepare for it?

The missing spotlight on urban local government polls

Why in the News? The ongoing debate on simultaneous elections, commonly referred to as One Nation One Election (ONOE), presents… Continue reading The missing spotlight on urban local government polls