Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA)
Why in the News? The origin of life on Earth remains one of the world’s most enduring mysteries. Numerous competing… Continue reading Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA)
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India to host 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
Why in the News? India will host the second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation on September 11 and… Continue reading India to host 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
[16th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: ‘Big brother’ to ‘Brother’, a Nepal-India reset
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) ‘The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised nations has disappeared… Continue reading [16th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: ‘Big brother’ to ‘Brother’, a Nepal-India reset
ISRO has a problem: many rockets, but too few satellites to launch
Why in the News? After the ambitious Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) was finalized in June 2024, ISRO Chairman S.… Continue reading ISRO has a problem: many rockets, but too few satellites to launch
SC to look into the use of ‘Money Bills’ to pass laws
Why in the News? CJI D.Y. Chandrachud has accepted the plea to list petitions challenging the passage of contentious legislation… Continue reading SC to look into the use of ‘Money Bills’ to pass laws
What is Maharashtra’s new bill to combat Naxalism in urban areas?
Why in the News? The Maharashtra state government has introduced a comprehensive new legislation – Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPC)… Continue reading What is Maharashtra’s new bill to combat Naxalism in urban areas?
Tirzepatide: the Weight-loss Drug nearing Approval in India
Why in the News? India’s apex drug regulator Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) gave preliminary approval to the drug… Continue reading Tirzepatide: the Weight-loss Drug nearing Approval in India
Uniform IGST Rate of 5% on Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Parts
Why in the News? The government has implemented a uniform Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) rate of 5% on… Continue reading Uniform IGST Rate of 5% on Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Parts
ICAR launches ‘One scientist, One product’ Scheme
Why in the News? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is set to launch its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ program.… Continue reading ICAR launches ‘One scientist, One product’ Scheme
Appointment of the new Additional National Security Advisor (ANSA)
Why in the News? A new Additional National Security Advisor (ANSA) was appointed on July 1, 2024, marking the first… Continue reading Appointment of the new Additional National Security Advisor (ANSA)
100 years of Electroencephalography (EEG)
Why in the News? This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first human electroencephalography (EEG) by German physiologist Hans… Continue reading 100 years of Electroencephalography (EEG)
On the Jurisdiction of the CBI
Why in the News? The Supreme Court upheld the West Bengal government’s suit, which accuses the Union government of “Constitutional… Continue reading On the Jurisdiction of the CBI
The SC ruling on the portrayal of disability in films
Why in the News? On July 8, the Supreme Court issued guidelines against stereotyping and discriminating persons with disabilities in… Continue reading The SC ruling on the portrayal of disability in films
The Yuan Challenge: How India-Russia trade gap may threaten rupee internationalization efforts
Why in the News? New Delhi aims to boost trade with Moscow to $100 billion by 2030, but India faces… Continue reading The Yuan Challenge: How India-Russia trade gap may threaten rupee internationalization efforts
Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple, opened after 46 years
Why in the News? After 46 years, the sacred treasury of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, known as Ratna Bhandar, was… Continue reading Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple, opened after 46 years
India-based Neutrino Observatory
Why in the News? Takaaki Kajita, a Nobel laureate has supported India’s pursuit of a neutrino lab. Despite numerous obstacles,… Continue reading India-based Neutrino Observatory
Asur Tribes to get Forest Land Rights
Why in the News? The Gumla district administration in Jharkhand has announced that the Asur community, a particularly vulnerable tribal… Continue reading Asur Tribes to get Forest Land Rights
[pib] Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ on 25th June Every Year
Why in the News? The Government of India has decided to observe 25th June every year as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas.’ … Continue reading [pib] Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ on 25th June Every Year
Squalus hima: A new deep-water Dogfish Shark discovered in Kerala
Why in the News? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish… Continue reading Squalus hima: A new deep-water Dogfish Shark discovered in Kerala
RBI Circular on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has broadened the regulations governing remittances to International Financial Services… Continue reading RBI Circular on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)
