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Scientists find proof that Pain-Sensing Cells are either Male or Female

Why in the News? Recent research has uncovered significant differences in how male and female nociceptors (pain receptors) are activated,… Continue reading Scientists find proof that Pain-Sensing Cells are either Male or Female

Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994

Why in the News? The Supreme Court and the Delhi government are at loggerheads due to alleged felling of trees… Continue reading Delhi Preservation of Trees Act (DPTA), 1994

Food Colorants and Chemical Additives Under Crackdown in Karnataka

Why in the News? Karnataka’s Food Safety Department ordered action after 40 kebab samples showed unsafe artificial colours, extending the… Continue reading Food Colorants and Chemical Additives Under Crackdown in Karnataka

Hepatitis A vaccination will be cost-effective in Kerala: study

Why in the News?  Hepatitis A infection in Kerala is shifting from early childhood to adolescents and young adults due… Continue reading Hepatitis A vaccination will be cost-effective in Kerala: study

On expunction powers in Parliament   

Why in the News?  The 18th Lok Sabha’s special session featured intense debates on the ‘Motion of Thanks’ to the… Continue reading On expunction powers in Parliament   

What does the Karnataka Bill promise gig workers?    

Why in the News? The Karnataka government released the draft of the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare)… Continue reading What does the Karnataka Bill promise gig workers?    

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) Cases in Kerala

Why in the News? There have been four cases, including three deaths, of the rare, but fatal brain-eating primary amoebic… Continue reading Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) Cases in Kerala

News in Frames: Chandravalli Caves

Why in the News? Observations made by previous historians who had found painted pottery and coins from the Shatavahana empire… Continue reading News in Frames: Chandravalli Caves

DRDO unveils Indigenous Light Tank Zorawar

Why in the News?  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and private company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) unveiled the… Continue reading DRDO unveils Indigenous Light Tank Zorawar

Four-year UG Program formally launched in Kerala

Why in the News? Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the curriculum of Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUP) in the state, stressing… Continue reading Four-year UG Program formally launched in Kerala

India’s Fintech funding plummets amid global slowdown, shows report    

Why in the news?  Despite achieving a significant milestone in H1 2024, the fintech sector has encountered notable funding difficulties.… Continue reading India’s Fintech funding plummets amid global slowdown, shows report    

Women get only 7% MSME credit: RBI ED  

Why in the News? The RBI has highlighted that low labour force participation among women is a significant barrier to… Continue reading Women get only 7% MSME credit: RBI ED  

What is Aphelion?

Why in the News? Early on July 5, the Earth reached aphelion, its farthest distance from the sun in our… Continue reading What is Aphelion?

Important Aspects of Governance

X-Factor Notes on Important Aspects of Governance for UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper II Prepared by Civilsdaily IAS’ Core Team… Continue reading Important Aspects of Governance

What a Labour election win could mean for India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

Why in the news? New Delhi and London have been engaged in negotiations for over two years to discuss a… Continue reading What a Labour election win could mean for India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

The story of the American Declaration of Independence   

Why in the news?  July 4 commemorates the 248th Independence Day of the United States, celebrating the signing of the… Continue reading The story of the American Declaration of Independence   

Indian Government Bonds in JP Morgan index: how much funds could flow into India?   

Why in the news? JP Morgan is including Indian Government Bonds in its emerging markets bond indices starting June 28.… Continue reading Indian Government Bonds in JP Morgan index: how much funds could flow into India?   

Education ‘remains the most effective contraceptive

Why in the news?  India’s current population of 1.4 billion is projected to peak at 1.7 billion by 2064, then… Continue reading Education ‘remains the most effective contraceptive

The shape of a five-year climate agenda for India

Why in the news?  The new government’s climate actions will impact all sectors, shaping India’s sustainable economic path, global leadership,… Continue reading The shape of a five-year climate agenda for India

Reviving Gharials in Kaziranga

Why in the News? In Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, a lone female gharial has emerged as a significant… Continue reading Reviving Gharials in Kaziranga