Labor conditions in southern states
Why in the News? Migrant workers from various parts of India are gradually becoming a noticeable presence in the agricultural… Continue reading Labor conditions in southern states
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Do doctors need a Central protection Act?
Why in the News? Resident doctors across India are on strike, demanding safety laws after a young doctor was tragically… Continue reading Do doctors need a Central protection Act?
Zoopharmacognosy: the study of how animals self-medicate
Why in the News? Researchers highlighted the zoopharmacognosy (practice of self-medication) by a Sumatran orangutan using the plant Fibraurea tinctoria… Continue reading Zoopharmacognosy: the study of how animals self-medicate
[pib] REACHOUT Scheme
Why in the News? The Indian student team, supported by the REACHOUT (Research, Education, Training and Outreach) scheme, achieved remarkable… Continue reading [pib] REACHOUT Scheme
In news: Namdhari Sect
Why in the News? Recently, followers of the two rival groups within the Namdhari religious sect clashed violently in Haryana.… Continue reading In news: Namdhari Sect
Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes 6 new Parliamentary Committees
Why in the News? Lok Sabha Speaker has constituted six new Parliamentary Committees, for a tenure of 1year: Origin Composition… Continue reading Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes 6 new Parliamentary Committees
What are Deceptive Dark Patterns?
Why in the News? The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released a report highlighting the use of deceptive… Continue reading What are Deceptive Dark Patterns?
Egg, sperm donors have no parental right on child: Bombay HC held
Why in the News? On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court affirmed that sperm or egg donors cannot claim biological parenthood… Continue reading Egg, sperm donors have no parental right on child: Bombay HC held
[pib] Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has issued a notification amending the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019,… Continue reading [pib] Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
Nord Stream Gas Pipeline
Why in the News? The Wall Street Journal has reported that a group of Ukrainian patriots carried out the sabotage… Continue reading Nord Stream Gas Pipeline
[pib] Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk
Why in the News? The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading [pib] Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk
ISRO’s SSLV-D3 successfully launches EOS-08 Satellite
Why in the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite using the Small Satellite… Continue reading ISRO’s SSLV-D3 successfully launches EOS-08 Satellite
[16th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare
PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. 1 Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due… Continue reading [16th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare
Why climate change poses an existential threat to Panama Canal?
Why in the News? The Panama Canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Isthmus of Panama, opened… Continue reading Why climate change poses an existential threat to Panama Canal?
How can traffic which causes air pollution be controlled?
Why in the News? India has 83 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities. Air pollution caused 2.1 million deaths,… Continue reading How can traffic which causes air pollution be controlled?
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Why in the News? The Minister for Minority Affairs has launched a dedicated portal for Jiyo Parsi Scheme. What is… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Indian Astronomers discover new method for Solar Cycle Amplitude Prediction
Why in the News? Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a new method to predict the… Continue reading Indian Astronomers discover new method for Solar Cycle Amplitude Prediction
Corbett Tiger Reserve
Why in the News? The Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have recently concluded an awareness campaign to… Continue reading Corbett Tiger Reserve
National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
Why in the News? The Centre has launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) to help farmers connect with… Continue reading National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
The Seductive Trap of the Civil Services
Why in the News? Public service doesn’t have exclusive rights to serve the nation, nor does it offer any special… Continue reading The Seductive Trap of the Civil Services
