Freedom from dependence, a new era in health care

Why in the News? India’s healthcare since globalization has improved greatly, and is globally recognized due to skilled professionals, effective… Continue reading

3 more Ramsar Wetland sites now in India, taking total to 85

Why in the News? The Environment Ministry announced the designation of three more wetlands: Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary (TN), Kazhuveli Bird… Continue reading

What is the drug Captagon?

Why in the News? Captagon, the “poor man’s cocaine,” has become increasingly popular among young adults in the Middle East… Continue reading

Extremophile bacteria have learnt to survive microwaves

Why in the News? Researchers have isolated extremophile bacteria from harsh environments like volcanic vents, permafrost, acid mines, deep-sea hydrothermal… Continue reading

WHO declares Mpox as Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox as a “public health emergency of international concern”… Continue reading

[14th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The shock-effects of South Asian tumult

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities… Continue reading

An overview of governance in Delhi

Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Delhi’s LG can independently nominate 10 aldermen to the MCD which… Continue reading

Does India have laws on the movement of ballast water?

Why in the News? The TN Water Resources Department (WRD) has informed the National Green Tribunal that it has requested… Continue reading

Hints of the corporatization of science research in India

Why in the News? The establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and its funding structure clearly signals the government’s… Continue reading

[pib] FloodWatch India Version 2.0 App

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application.… Continue reading

[pib] Exercise Udara Shakti, 2024

Why in the News? The recent edition of Exercise Udara Shakti was recently concluded in Malaysia. About Exercise Udara Shakti… Continue reading

St Martin’s Island

Why in the News? The ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina claimed she could have stayed in power if she had… Continue reading

Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘GAURAV’

Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the… Continue reading

The top court as custodian of liberties

Why in the News? Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested in early 2023 by the CBI and ED… Continue reading

On the allegations against the SEBI chief

Why in the News? Hindenburg Research has alleged SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband held stakes in Adani-linked… Continue reading

[pib] Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’

Why in the news? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued operational guidelines for the Implementation of ‘Model… Continue reading

Ukraine’s Kursk Operation in Russia

Why in the News? Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 35 kilometers into Russian territory in the Kursk region. What… Continue reading

What is KAVACH Collision Avoidance System (CAS)?

Why in the News? Indian Railways expects to launch Kavach CAS on Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata routes by March 2025. About Kavach Train… Continue reading

August 23rd declared as National Space Day

Why in the News? The Centre has officially declared August 23rd as “National Space Day” in honor of the Chandrayaan-3… Continue reading

[12th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parties, serious crimes and the need for judicial clarity

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for… Continue reading

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