What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?
Why in the News? A case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was confirmed in the US. About Chronic Wasting Disease… Continue reading What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?
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SC ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment
Why in the News? In the recent judgment of Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action v. Union of India, the… Continue reading SC ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment
Mount Fuji
Why in the News? Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has set a new record for the longest delay in snowfall since… Continue reading Mount Fuji
Who were Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal?
Why in the News? Superstar Thalapathy Vijay launched his new party with speech highlighting his inspirations from Rani Velu Nachiyar… Continue reading Who were Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal?
What is DANA?
Why in the News? The extreme conditions in eastern Spain which saw Valencia get a year’s worth of rain in… Continue reading What is DANA?
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
Why in the News? Two earthquakes struck Iran sparking rumours of a nuclear test. However, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization… Continue reading Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
A collective effort towards peace in Myanmar
Why in the News? The 44th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane highlighted growing regional issues, especially Myanmar’s crisis. Despite ASEAN’s peace… Continue reading A collective effort towards peace in Myanmar
[pib] Four replicas of Konark Wheels at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Why in the News? Four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural… Continue reading [pib] Four replicas of Konark Wheels at Rashtrapati Bhavan
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Why in the News? Israel’s Knesset has banned the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its… Continue reading United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
TN declares Heatwaves a State-specific Disaster
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared heatwaves a State-specific disaster. It announced an ex-gratia payment… Continue reading TN declares Heatwaves a State-specific Disaster
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Why in the News? The Centre has doubled the limit of Mudra loan amount under the PMMY to Rs 20… Continue reading [pib] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
[29th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The under-representation of women in the judiciary
PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and… Continue reading [29th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The under-representation of women in the judiciary
What challenges does India face in fertilizer imports?
Why in the News? As the crises in Ukraine and Gaza persist, experts and policymakers are increasingly concerned about further… Continue reading What challenges does India face in fertilizer imports?
9th National Ayurveda Day
Why in the News? On the occasion of the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister will launch several healthcare projects valued… Continue reading 9th National Ayurveda Day
Similipal Tiger Reserve
Why in the News? The Odisha government has translocated a female tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Similipal Tiger… Continue reading Similipal Tiger Reserve
[pib] Raigad Fort
Why in the News? The Raigad Fort is among 12 forts nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status under the title… Continue reading [pib] Raigad Fort
2024 Global Nature Conservation Index
Why in the News? India has been ranked 176th in the Global Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024 with a score… Continue reading 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index
[28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push
PYQ Relevance: Q) Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in… Continue reading [28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push
SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth
Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar cards cannot be accepted as proof of age, as other… Continue reading SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth
What are the Digital Arrest Scams?
Why in the News? The Prime Minister in his recent broadcast of “Mann Ki Baat” warned about the ‘Digital Arrest’… Continue reading What are the Digital Arrest Scams?
