How the PESA has boosted Forest Conservation in India?

Why in the News? Conservation policies in India have long wrestled with dual conflicts: balancing conservation goals against local communities’… Continue reading

Power markets in India: their working, advantages, and the road ahead

Why in the news? Amid rising summer demand, the government has permitted the trading of excess electricity produced from “linkage… Continue reading

Create the space for governance with a green heart

Why in the news? As a new term begins for the government and the Lok Sabha, it must prioritize environmental… Continue reading

Indian Railways and safety challenges

Why in the news? The turmoil has not subsided since the tragic accident involving the GFCJ container train, which, while… Continue reading

India among a select few countries that have not conducted the Census

Why in the news? India’s last census was conducted in 2011, and the scheduled Census 2021 has been indefinitely postponed,… Continue reading

What is the GST Council, and what does it do?

Why in the news? The 53rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council convened in Delhi, chaired by… Continue reading

[24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope

PYQ Relevance: Q. The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate… Continue reading

Nuclear Study provides major update on Plutonium Isotope Fission

Why in the News? Recently a study was conducted on Prompt Fission Neutron Spectrum (PFNS) by the US. This study… Continue reading

[pib] Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (NFlES)

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES).… Continue reading

[pib] Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the PM, approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for… Continue reading

A progressive Indian policy on Myanmar outlined

Why in the news? Three years after the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s military continues to kill, maim, and displace its people.… Continue reading

The NEP debate: Why criticism of the policy is premature and off the mark?

Why in the News? Opposition mainly comes from traditionalists who dislike markets, industrial experience, and internships. The NEP supports Ambedkar’s… Continue reading

India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations

Why in the news? Shortly after Hasina commenced her two-day state visit to India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar convened… Continue reading

Possible risks of “Acute Poisoning” due to high Capsaicin Levels

Why in the News? Food safety authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of South Korean spicy instant noodles due… Continue reading

How long is Carbon is stored in plants?

Why in the News? A recent study in the Science journal indicates that the storage of carbon in terrestrial vegetation… Continue reading

AMRSense Project

Why in the News? The AMRSense Project of the IIIT-Delhi has won the joint second prize in Trinity Challenge’s competition… Continue reading

67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meet

Why in the News? The 67th meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was recently held in Washington DC. It… Continue reading

[21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace

PYQ Relevance: Q How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC IAS/2022)… Continue reading

How Dangerous is Methanol Poisoning?

Why in the news? At least 38 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district. Key… Continue reading

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