[pib] Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019

Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has issued a notification amending the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019,… Continue reading

Nord Stream Gas Pipeline

Why in the News? The Wall Street Journal has reported that a group of Ukrainian patriots carried out the sabotage… Continue reading

[pib] Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk

Why in the News? The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading

ISRO’s SSLV-D3 successfully launches EOS-08 Satellite

Why in the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite using the Small Satellite… Continue reading

[16th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. 1 Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due… Continue reading

Why climate change poses an existential threat to Panama Canal?

Why in the News? The Panama Canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Isthmus of Panama, opened… Continue reading

How can traffic which causes air pollution be controlled?

Why in the News? India has 83 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities. Air pollution caused 2.1 million deaths,… Continue reading

Jiyo Parsi Scheme

Why in the News? The Minister for Minority Affairs has launched a dedicated portal for Jiyo Parsi Scheme. What is… Continue reading

Indian Astronomers discover new method for Solar Cycle Amplitude Prediction

Why in the News? Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a new method to predict the… Continue reading

Corbett Tiger Reserve

Why in the News? The Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have recently concluded an awareness campaign to… Continue reading

National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)

Why in the News? The Centre has launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) to help farmers connect with… Continue reading

The Seductive Trap of the Civil Services

Why in the News? Public service doesn’t have exclusive rights to serve the nation, nor does it offer any special… Continue reading

Freedom from dependence, a new era in health care

Why in the News? India’s healthcare since globalization has improved greatly, and is globally recognized due to skilled professionals, effective… Continue reading

3 more Ramsar Wetland sites now in India, taking total to 85

Why in the News? The Environment Ministry announced the designation of three more wetlands: Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary (TN), Kazhuveli Bird… Continue reading

What is the drug Captagon?

Why in the News? Captagon, the “poor man’s cocaine,” has become increasingly popular among young adults in the Middle East… Continue reading

Extremophile bacteria have learnt to survive microwaves

Why in the News? Researchers have isolated extremophile bacteria from harsh environments like volcanic vents, permafrost, acid mines, deep-sea hydrothermal… Continue reading

WHO declares Mpox as Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox as a “public health emergency of international concern”… Continue reading

[14th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The shock-effects of South Asian tumult

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities… Continue reading

An overview of governance in Delhi

Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Delhi’s LG can independently nominate 10 aldermen to the MCD which… Continue reading

Does India have laws on the movement of ballast water?

Why in the News? The TN Water Resources Department (WRD) has informed the National Green Tribunal that it has requested… Continue reading

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