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
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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
[9th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations
PYQ Relevance: Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the… Continue reading [9th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations
SC overrules 1967 verdict on AMU’s minority tag
Why in the News? In a 4:3 majority decision, the Supreme Court overturned its 1967 Azeez Basha ruling, which had… Continue reading SC overrules 1967 verdict on AMU’s minority tag
In news: Bidar Fort
Why in the News? The Karnataka Waqf Board has identified 17 monuments within the historic Bidar Fort as its own… Continue reading In news: Bidar Fort
Places in News: Loaita Island
Why in the News? Philippine forces conducted combat exercises in the South China Sea to practice retaking the Loaita Island… Continue reading Places in News: Loaita Island
[pib] MAHASAGAR Initiative
Why in the News? The Indian Navy conducted the 3rd edition of MAHASAGAR Initiative, a high-level virtual interaction led by… Continue reading [pib] MAHASAGAR Initiative
[8th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty
PYQ Relevance:Q) Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the… Continue reading [8th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty
Are CSR contributions to agriculture properly tracked?
Why in the News? Ten years ago, India became the first country to legally mandate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The… Continue reading Are CSR contributions to agriculture properly tracked?
Project to monitor animal health launched
Why in the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying launched the ‘Animal Health Security Strengthening in… Continue reading Project to monitor animal health launched
India should be part of RCEP, CPTPP: NITI Aayog CEO
Why in the News? According to NITI Aayog CEO, India should join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the… Continue reading India should be part of RCEP, CPTPP: NITI Aayog CEO
