Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’
Why in the News? On November 13, 2024, the Supreme Court criticized states for using bulldozers to demolish homes of… Continue reading Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’
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CASE STUDY: The impact of PMUY in Jammu and Kashmir
Why in the News? The International Energy Agency reports that 681 million people in India rely on solid fuels for… Continue reading CASE STUDY: The impact of PMUY in Jammu and Kashmir
Article 6.4 of the Carbon Market
Why in the News? At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the adoption of Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement has paved the way for global carbon… Continue reading Article 6.4 of the Carbon Market
Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD)
Why in the News? India and the US are set to hold the first US-India Indian Ocean Dialogue on November 14 strengthening cooperation over the Indian… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD)
Savannah Elephant populations fell by about 70% on average
Why in the News? Savanna elephants have experienced a significant population decline of around 70% across surveyed sites, primarily due… Continue reading Savannah Elephant populations fell by about 70% on average
What is the Artificial Reef Project implemented in Kerala?
Why in the News? 20,000 pompano fingerlings were released into the sea off Vizhinjam as part of an artificial reef project aimed at replenishing marine… Continue reading What is the Artificial Reef Project implemented in Kerala?
[13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’
PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector… Continue reading [13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’
With Indonesia, India’s opportunity and Beijing’s eye
Why in the News? On October 20, Indonesia saw a big change in leadership. Nationalist Prabowo Subianto became president. What… Continue reading With Indonesia, India’s opportunity and Beijing’s eye
A mixed report card for the IMEC
Why in the News? The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), announced at the 2023 G20 summit, aims to cut travel time… Continue reading A mixed report card for the IMEC
Inter-State Council has been reconstituted
Why in the News? The Inter-State Council has been reconstituted with Prime Minister as its chairman, all CMs and 9… Continue reading Inter-State Council has been reconstituted
Gotti Koya Tribals
Why in the News? The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has asked the Union Home Ministry and the states of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and… Continue reading Gotti Koya Tribals
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in the News? A decomposed carcass of an elephant was discovered in the Khanapara range of the Amchang Wildlife… Continue reading Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
[pib] India shines in QS Asia University Rankings
Why in the News? India made impressive gains, with 2 institutions in the top 50 and 7 in the top… Continue reading [pib] India shines in QS Asia University Rankings
[11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’
PYQ Relevance: Q) What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to… Continue reading [11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’
Can India get rich before growing old?
Why in the News? Since liberalization opened up new opportunities, there has been a lot of excitement about India’s demographic… Continue reading Can India get rich before growing old?
What are the costs of population decline?
Why in the News? The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have recently voiced concerns over the low… Continue reading What are the costs of population decline?
LignoSat: the First Wooden Satellite launched into space
Why in the News? The world’s first wood-panelled satellite, LignoSat, was recently launched to test the use of timber as… Continue reading LignoSat: the First Wooden Satellite launched into space
Asia Tea Alliance not in favor of GM Tea
Why in the News? The Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) resolved to reject Genetically Modified (GM) Tea in response to climate… Continue reading Asia Tea Alliance not in favor of GM Tea
Caterpillar fungus
Why in the News? Recent research by scientists at the University of Nottingham’s has found that a chemical produced by… Continue reading Caterpillar fungus
IDF working on new guidelines to treat Type 2 Diabetes
Why in the News? The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is developing new Type 2 diabetes treatment guidelines in collaboration with… Continue reading IDF working on new guidelines to treat Type 2 Diabetes
