[pib] SHAKTI Yojana
Why in the News? The SHAKTI Yojana plays a crucial role in enhancing the reliability of coal supply for India’s… Continue reading [pib] SHAKTI Yojana
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[2nd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Research security should be a national priority
PYQ Relevance: Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India.… Continue reading [2nd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Research security should be a national priority
[pib] Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14)
Why in the News? The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) will take place from December 4-6, 2024, in… Continue reading [pib] Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14)
[pib] Exercise CINBAX
Why in the News? The 1st edition of the Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the… Continue reading [pib] Exercise CINBAX
North Eastern Tea Association (NETA)
Why in the News? The North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) has appealed to Ministry of Commerce and Industry seeking permission… Continue reading North Eastern Tea Association (NETA)
[30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised
PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure… Continue reading [30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised
Indians need to share contraceptive responsibility
Why in the News? According to NFHS-5, 97% of women and 97.5% of men are aware of modern contraceptives, yet… Continue reading Indians need to share contraceptive responsibility
New study: more than 1.5 million die each year from wild/bush fire pollution
Why in the News? A study published in The Lancet revealed that pollution from landscape fires, including agricultural burning in… Continue reading New study: more than 1.5 million die each year from wild/bush fire pollution
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu CM has requested the Prime Minister to cancel the tungsten mining rights in… Continue reading Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site
[pib] Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme
Why in the News? The government has a Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme to regulate the subsidy rates for Phosphatic… Continue reading [pib] Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme
[pib] India and ADB sign $98 million loan to promote Plants Health management
Why in the News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $98 million loan… Continue reading [pib] India and ADB sign $98 million loan to promote Plants Health management
[pib] National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
Why in the News? The National AYUSH Mission (NAM) is an important Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at promoting and developing… Continue reading [pib] National AYUSH Mission (NAM)
[29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics
PYQ Relevance:Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also… Continue reading [29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics
Stigma of HIV and the birth of biomedical waste regulations
Why in the News? The stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS impacts not only those living with the virus but also affects healthcare… Continue reading Stigma of HIV and the birth of biomedical waste regulations
Worker population ratio for women doubled since 2017-18
Why in the News? Union Minister told the Rajya Sabha that more women are now working and looking for jobs.… Continue reading Worker population ratio for women doubled since 2017-18
[pib] Conservation and Maintenance Work of Protected Monuments
Why in the News? Conservation and maintenance work are being carried out at following places in Karnataka by the Archaeological… Continue reading [pib] Conservation and Maintenance Work of Protected Monuments
[pib] Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
Why in the News? The Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) has been established to support the development of urban infrastructure… Continue reading [pib] Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
[pib] Salient Features of AMRUT 2.0
Why in the News? The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 is a scheme launched on October… Continue reading [pib] Salient Features of AMRUT 2.0
The Copyright Act, 1957
Why in the News? The ongoing copyright dispute between actors Dhanush and Nayanthara highlights the complexities of copyright law and… Continue reading The Copyright Act, 1957
The right to work deleted
Why in the News? The implementation guidelines for MGNREGA are outlined in Master Circulars issued by the Ministry of Rural… Continue reading The right to work deleted
