A Budget that places health on the margins
Why in the news? With the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us (though the World Health Organization warns the… Continue reading A Budget that places health on the margins
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ICMR develops CRISPR Cas-based TB Detection Kit
Why in the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Regional Medical Research Centre for North East has developed… Continue reading ICMR develops CRISPR Cas-based TB Detection Kit
In news: Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
Why in the News? The Gandhi Sagar sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is the preferred location for the next batch of… Continue reading In news: Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary
Typhoon Gaemi
Why in the News? After making landfall in the Philippines, Typhoon Gaemi is heading towards Taiwan. What is a Typhoon?… Continue reading Typhoon Gaemi
Right to Shelter is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court
Why in the News? The Supreme Court emphasised the need to balance railway infrastructure development in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, with the… Continue reading Right to Shelter is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court
For the social sector, it is old wine in an old bottle
Why in the News? Budget 2024 maintains the same approach as previous years regarding social sector allocations. Decreasing allocations in… Continue reading For the social sector, it is old wine in an old bottle
Defence funds decline, BRO gets backing
Why in the News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹6.22 lakh crore for the Defence Ministry for 2024-25,… Continue reading Defence funds decline, BRO gets backing
[pib] Birth Anniversary of Chandrashekhar Azad and Lokmanya Tilak
Why in the News? Prime Minister paid his tributes to legendary freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad… Continue reading [pib] Birth Anniversary of Chandrashekhar Azad and Lokmanya Tilak
What is a Climate Finance Taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?
Why in the News? The 2024 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister, includes developing a taxonomy for climate finance. The… Continue reading What is a Climate Finance Taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?
What is Angel Tax that was scrapped in Budget 2024?
Why in the News? Finance Minister announced the abolition of the angel tax, aiming to strengthen the startup ecosystem and… Continue reading What is Angel Tax that was scrapped in Budget 2024?
Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
Why in the News? Finance Minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built for the… Continue reading Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
How children win with U-WIN, govt’s new online vaccine portal?
Why in the News? The government plans to roll out U-WIN, an online vaccine management portal for childhood vaccination, across… Continue reading How children win with U-WIN, govt’s new online vaccine portal?
What are Rogue Waves and how can AI help predict them?
Why in the News? Rogue waves, unusually large waves compared to those before and after them, pose significant threats to… Continue reading What are Rogue Waves and how can AI help predict them?
What is Governor’s immunity under Article 361, set to be reviewed by Supreme Court?
Why in the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking to redefine the constitutional immunity of… Continue reading What is Governor’s immunity under Article 361, set to be reviewed by Supreme Court?
National Flag Day, 2024
Why in the News? On 22nd July in 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag. About the… Continue reading National Flag Day, 2024
What is the Dyson Sphere?
Why in the News? Recently, astronomers have made progress in finding possible candidates as Dyson Sphere, sparking new excitement and… Continue reading What is the Dyson Sphere?
New Asset Class proposed by SEBI
Why in the News? The markets regulator, SEBI, has proposed a new asset class designed to offer investment products positioned… Continue reading New Asset Class proposed by SEBI
CPCB plans to check violations in Plastic Waste Trading Regime
Why in the News? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has started a national audit of about 800 plastic-waste recyclers… Continue reading CPCB plans to check violations in Plastic Waste Trading Regime
What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance?
Why in the news? On July 18, CAG Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance… Continue reading What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance?
The Green Revolution in Maize
Why in the news? Over the past two decades, India’s maize production has more than tripled, emerging as a private… Continue reading The Green Revolution in Maize
