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
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Niranjan Panel set up to study Pollution Level in Cauvery
Why in the News? The Karnataka government has formed an expert committee, headed by Niranjan, Chief Environment Officer of Karnataka… Continue reading Niranjan Panel set up to study Pollution Level in Cauvery
EAM Jaishankar attends SCO Summit
Why in the News? External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar attends SCO Summit
Afforestation in Delhi Ridge
Why in the News? The Delhi High Court is set to physically inspect the Central and Southern parts of Delhi… Continue reading Afforestation in Delhi Ridge
Issues with ‘mandir’ tag for Ayushman Health and Wellness Centres
Why in the News? Following Mizoram and Nagaland, Meghalaya has also refused to rename its health and wellness centres as… Continue reading Issues with ‘mandir’ tag for Ayushman Health and Wellness Centres
[5th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Computer literacy in India needs a reboot
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) National Education Policy 2020 isin conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and… Continue reading [5th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Computer literacy in India needs a reboot
[4th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power
PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) If an amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there… Continue reading [4th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power
Why stampedes take place?
Why in the news? On Tuesday, July 2, a stampede during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district resulted… Continue reading Why stampedes take place?
Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform
Why in the news? In May 2024, an explosion at a reactor in a chemical factory within the Dombivli Maharashtra… Continue reading Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform
An overview of the French elections
Why in the news? On June 30, during the first phase of the French elections called after President Emmanuel Macron… Continue reading An overview of the French elections
Why has SEBI accused Hindenburg of breaking Indian law?
Why in the news? Hindenburg Research received a SEBI show cause notice for short-selling Adani Enterprises Ltd stock before and… Continue reading Why has SEBI accused Hindenburg of breaking Indian law?
What makes mosquitoes suck blood?
Why in the News? A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) 1 has suggested… Continue reading What makes mosquitoes suck blood?
Universe had Spiral Galaxies 4 billion years sooner than expected: Study
Why in the News? A new study has revealed more spiral galaxies in the universe’s youth than astronomers had previously… Continue reading Universe had Spiral Galaxies 4 billion years sooner than expected: Study
Great Indian Bustard Recovery Plan
Why in the News? The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) approved Rs 56 crore for the next… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard Recovery Plan
Significance of ‘Abhaya Mudra’
Why in the News? The Leader of Opposition invoked the Abhaya Mudra in his inaugural address as Leader of… Continue reading Significance of ‘Abhaya Mudra’
[3rd July 2024] Great expectations, liberalism in dark times
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to… Continue reading [3rd July 2024] Great expectations, liberalism in dark times
How urban expansion makes Delhi susceptible to flooding?
Why in the news? Heavy rain brought Delhi and NCR to a standstill, causing severe water-logging, traffic snarls, power cuts,… Continue reading How urban expansion makes Delhi susceptible to flooding?
France: India’s steady partner in green growth
Why in the news? On July 14, 2023, in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the… Continue reading France: India’s steady partner in green growth
Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era
Why in the news? Generative AI’s transformative potential challenges existing legal frameworks and judicial precedents, which are inadequate for effectively… Continue reading Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era
On Improving Rural Mobile Connectivity
Why in the news? On June 6, IEEE endorsed a wireless network structure aimed at providing economical broadband access in… Continue reading On Improving Rural Mobile Connectivity
