MUDRA 2.0 Loans
Why in the News? The Union Budget 2024 has sought to increase the loan limit under the MUDRA scheme signifying… Continue reading MUDRA 2.0 Loans
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Simple Medical Tools of an OPD Visit
Why in the News? These medical tools—thermometers, stethoscopes, weighing scales, and sphygmomanometers—are essential for diagnosing and monitoring basic health parameters.… Continue reading Simple Medical Tools of an OPD Visit
Frequent mass wasting in Tibet a cause for worry in India
Why in the News? A recent study on frequent mass wasting in Sedongpu Gully and rapid warming raises concerns for… Continue reading Frequent mass wasting in Tibet a cause for worry in India
What is the Unified Pension Scheme?
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for 23 lakh central government employees. About… Continue reading What is the Unified Pension Scheme?
Classical Language Centres ask for autonomy
Why in the News? Classical Language Centres in India are seeking more autonomy to improve their effectiveness and address operational… Continue reading Classical Language Centres ask for autonomy
Justice J.S. Verma Committee and Its Recommendations
Why in the News? The recent brutal rape and murder case in Kolkata has sparked widespread calls for the death… Continue reading Justice J.S. Verma Committee and Its Recommendations
What is Sonoluminescence?
Why in the News? Recent studies have provided deeper insights into the mechanics of Sonoluminescence, particularly the conditions under which… Continue reading What is Sonoluminescence?
How to ensure dignity for the terminally ill?
Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India denied permission to the parents of Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man… Continue reading How to ensure dignity for the terminally ill?
Time to reset the GST system
Why in the News? Most states appear to be opposed to altering the current five primary GST rate slabs: 0%,… Continue reading Time to reset the GST system
The road to 2047 for Indian agriculture
Why in the News? India’s 100th independence anniversary in 2047 is approaching, and the goal to become ‘a developed nation’… Continue reading The road to 2047 for Indian agriculture
PM Modi presents BHISHM Cube to Ukraine
Why in the News? Prime Minister Modi has presented the BHISHM Cube, a state-of-the-art mobile hospital designed for rapid deployment… Continue reading PM Modi presents BHISHM Cube to Ukraine
Polaris Dawn Mission: A Private Space Endeavor
Why in the News? Polaris Dawn is set to be the first privately-funded mission to conduct a spacewalk, aiming to… Continue reading Polaris Dawn Mission: A Private Space Endeavor
[pib] PM-JANMAN Mission
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is conducting an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign under… Continue reading [pib] PM-JANMAN Mission
[23rd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Kursk gambit, Ukrainian tactics, and battle realities
PYQ Relevance:Q (a): Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken… Continue reading [23rd August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Kursk gambit, Ukrainian tactics, and battle realities
A look at ongoing Indian Space Missions
Why in the News? Since Chandrayaan 3’s successful moon landing on August 23, 2023 and its declaration of National Space… Continue reading A look at ongoing Indian Space Missions
[pib] World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
Why in the News? Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has launched 25 challenges as part of the ‘Create in… Continue reading [pib] World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
In news: Gumti River
Why in the News? India has refuted allegations that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were caused by the opening… Continue reading In news: Gumti River
Why has Malaysia tweaked its ‘Orangutan Diplomacy’?
Why in the News? Malaysia, after initially introducing its version of soft power called “Orangutan Diplomacy” following China’s successful “panda… Continue reading Why has Malaysia tweaked its ‘Orangutan Diplomacy’?
Centre directs UPSC to withdraw ad for lateral entry into bureaucracy: Why has the policy been criticized?
Why in the News? The Central government asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday, August 20, to cancel… Continue reading Centre directs UPSC to withdraw ad for lateral entry into bureaucracy: Why has the policy been criticized?
Imports weaken Indian pharma
Why in the News? The government has introduced two import-based initiatives to meet domestic needs, which could potentially dampen the… Continue reading Imports weaken Indian pharma
