United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Why in the News? According to the UNAIDS Director, without India’s significant contribution, the world is unlikely to achieve the… Continue reading United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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[pib] International Energy Efficiency Hub
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a ‘Letter of Intent’ that will enable India… Continue reading [pib] International Energy Efficiency Hub
Why you should care about Mapping of the Fruit Fly’s Brain?
Why in the News? Researcher have successfully mapped the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, marking the first time… Continue reading Why you should care about Mapping of the Fruit Fly’s Brain?
Tribes in news: Chenchu Tribe
Why in the News? The Chenchu tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) in Andhra Pradesh, faces poverty, unemployment, and… Continue reading Tribes in news: Chenchu Tribe
Rules promoting caste bias in jails struck down by Supreme Court
Why in the News? The Supreme Court declared caste-based discrimination in prisons unconstitutional, ordering immediate reforms in jail manuals nationwide… Continue reading Rules promoting caste bias in jails struck down by Supreme Court
[pib] Cabinet approves PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY)
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of… Continue reading [pib] Cabinet approves PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY)
[pib] Cabinet confers Classical Language Status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese,… Continue reading [pib] Cabinet confers Classical Language Status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages
Why Chagos Islands matter?
Why in the News? British Foreign Minister announced that the deal with Mauritius has settled the long-standing dispute over the… Continue reading Why Chagos Islands matter?
Little Prespa Lake on Albanian-Greek Border slowly dying
Why in the News? At the Albanian-Greek border, Little Prespa Lake is slowly drying. About Little Prespa Lake Little Prespa… Continue reading Little Prespa Lake on Albanian-Greek Border slowly dying
[3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship
PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the… Continue reading [3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship
What special status is Ladakh seeking?
Why in the News? Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained at the Delhi border on Monday night while leading a… Continue reading What special status is Ladakh seeking?
Food safety laws in states
Why in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated that all food establishments display the names and addresses of… Continue reading Food safety laws in states
Second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama
Why in the News? The second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama, a global circumnavigation by sailboat was flagged off by… Continue reading Second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama
What are Psychedelic Drugs?
Why in the News? Researchers from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in collaboration with researchers from Cornell, Yale,… Continue reading What are Psychedelic Drugs?
Species in News: Golden Langur
Why in the News? The construction of wildlife passages and artificial canopy bridges along the India-Bhutan border has been prompted… Continue reading Species in News: Golden Langur
Fluorescent Nano-Diamonds (FND)
Why in the News? Scientists at Purdue University have figured out how to levitate and spin Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) in… Continue reading Fluorescent Nano-Diamonds (FND)
F&O: How will Sebi’s new rules affect traders and brokers?
Why in the News? SEBI has introduced a six-step framework to protect investors and curb speculative trading, specifically targeting futures… Continue reading F&O: How will Sebi’s new rules affect traders and brokers?
How India’s Temples are Run?
Why in the News? As the Supreme Court hears petitions about the alleged adulteration of ghee in Lord Venkateswara’s Laddu… Continue reading How India’s Temples are Run?
Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti
Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing special Gram Sabhas across 750 Gram Panchayats on 2nd… Continue reading Special Gram Sabhas on Gandhi Jayanti
BRCA Testing
Why in the News? Angelina Jolie’s case highlighted hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) after she underwent preventive surgeries due… Continue reading BRCA Testing
