10th International Yoga Day Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations of the 10th International Day of Yoga at… Continue reading 10th International Yoga Day
Striped Caecilian: Limbless Amphibian spotted in Kaziranga’s fauna Why in the News? A limbless amphibian, the striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp), has been newly identified within the 1,307.49 sq.… Continue reading Striped Caecilian: Limbless Amphibian spotted in Kaziranga’s fauna
Proposed Amendments to Insolvency Resolution Process by IBBI Why in the News? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process… Continue reading Proposed Amendments to Insolvency Resolution Process by IBBI
Invisible suffering of Rohingya refugees Why in the news? International attention is urgently needed to address the worsening mental health crisis among Rohingya refugees in… Continue reading Invisible suffering of Rohingya refugees
What are the findings of the 2024 Hindu Kush Himalayas snow update? | Explained Why in the news? In 2024, the Hindu Kush Himalaya snow update from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development… Continue reading What are the findings of the 2024 Hindu Kush Himalayas snow update? | Explained
Thailand to become third Asian country to legalize Same-sex Marriage Why in the News? On Tuesday, June 18, the Marriage Equality Bill was approved by the Thai Senate, the upper… Continue reading Thailand to become third Asian country to legalize Same-sex Marriage
PM inaugurates Nalanda University Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University, an international institution located near… Continue reading PM inaugurates Nalanda University
CRISPR Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Why in the News? India is close to developing a gene therapy using CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing tool for sickle cell… Continue reading CRISPR Cas9 Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
NHRC Notice to Centre on Worker Rights Violation in Haryana Why in the News? The National Human Right Commission (NHRC) issued notice to the Centre over reports from a Amazon… Continue reading NHRC Notice to Centre on Worker Rights Violation in Haryana
In news: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Why in the News? The monsoon has brought a measure of relief to animals especially the one-horned rhinoceros in Pobitora… Continue reading In news: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
[20th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter PYQ Relevance: Q Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human rights… Continue reading [20th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Blueprints beyond borders, for solace and shelter
Critical Minerals under iCET Why in the News? India and the U.S. aim to quickly conclude a bilateral agreement on Critical Minerals cooperation under… Continue reading Critical Minerals under iCET
How will AlphaFold 3 change life sciences research? Why in the News? AlphaFold 3, and AI System introduced in a May 2024 Nature paper, extends capabilities to predict… Continue reading How will AlphaFold 3 change life sciences research?
The high cost of a Global Economic Decoupling Why in the News? The announcement by United States President Joe Biden in May to impose a new set of… Continue reading The high cost of a Global Economic Decoupling
Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained Why in the news? The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1’s spread to cattle and first human cases in U.S.… Continue reading Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained
Why caste should inform debates on inequality in the country? Why in the News? A recent working paper from the World Inequality Lab has sparked renewed debate about the growing… Continue reading Why caste should inform debates on inequality in the country?
Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role? Why in the News? The 18th Lok Sabha will convene its first session very soon. A new Speaker of the… Continue reading Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role?
[pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles Why in the News? INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles. The… Continue reading [pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles
In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy Why in the News? PM Modi was placed at centre stage for a group photograph at the G-7 Outreach Summit… Continue reading In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy
Elephants have names for each other: New study Why in the News? Recent studies utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have revealed that elephants possess unique names used to… Continue reading Elephants have names for each other: New study