Inflation in India
Context Inflation for the last four months has been worryingly high. This is happening at a time when demand has… Continue reading Inflation in India
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WHO tightens Global Air Quality norms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its first-ever update since 2005 has tightened global air pollution standards. Global Air Quality… Continue reading WHO tightens Global Air Quality norms
Centre announces uniform norms for Fortified Rice
Days after the Prime Minister’s announcement of a rice fortification plan, the Centre has issued “uniform” parameters for fortified rice… Continue reading Centre announces uniform norms for Fortified Rice
Agri exports in India
Context The Indian government has been encouraging agricultural exports to meet an ambitious target of $60bn by 2022. India’s agri-exports… Continue reading Agri exports in India
Kasturirangan panel for National Curriculum Framework
The Centre has started the process to revise school textbooks by appointing former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K.… Continue reading Kasturirangan panel for National Curriculum Framework
Key Findings about the Religious Composition of India
The religious composition of India’s population since Partition has remained largely stable according to a new study published by the… Continue reading Key Findings about the Religious Composition of India
What is Havana Syndrome?
A US intelligence officer traveling with CIA director William Burns has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. What is Havana Syndrome?… Continue reading What is Havana Syndrome?
Rhino Horn Reverification Exercises
Assam will mark World Rhino Day — September 22 — with a special ceremony by burning a stockpile of nearly… Continue reading Rhino Horn Reverification Exercises
[pib] Kovalam & Eden Beaches gets Blue Fag Certification
The international eco-label “Blue Flag”, has accorded the Blue Flag Certification for 2 new beaches this year –Kovalam in… Continue reading [pib] Kovalam & Eden Beaches gets Blue Fag Certification
SEBI introduces T+1 Settlement System
The Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced T+1 settlement cycle for completion of share… Continue reading SEBI introduces T+1 Settlement System
The end of the doing business rankings
The World Bank Group has scrapped its flagship publication, the ‘Doing Business’ report. Doing Business Report This report publishes the… Continue reading The end of the doing business rankings
Front-of-pack labelling of Food Stuffs
Seven years, four committees and two draft regulations later, India still does not have a clear labelling system to warn… Continue reading Front-of-pack labelling of Food Stuffs
India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
India has climbed 2 spots and has been ranked 46th by the World Intellectual Property Organization in the Global Innovation… Continue reading India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
Empathy through education
Context While the National Education Policy (2020) notes numeracy and literacy as its central aims, Social and Emotional Learning should… Continue reading Empathy through education
Holding transnational corporations accountable
Context Given the enormous power that transnational corporations (TNCs) wield, questions about their accountability have arisen often. There have been… Continue reading Holding transnational corporations accountable
EoDB at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved
While hearing a challenge to the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, the Supreme Court came down heavily on the government of… Continue reading EoDB at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved
What is Planet Nine?
A new study’s “treasure map” suggests that a planet several times more massive than Earth could be hiding in our… Continue reading What is Planet Nine?
What is Serotype 2 Dengue?
The Union Health Ministry has flagged the emerging challenge in 11 States across India of serotype 2 dengue, which it… Continue reading What is Serotype 2 Dengue?
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: World’s longest
The Minister for Road Transport and Highways Union Minister Nitin Gadkari concluded the review of the work progress on the… Continue reading Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: World’s longest
Rising unemployment is yet to receive the attention it deserves from government
Context India’s unemployment rate in August was 8.3 per cent. This was higher than the 7 per cent recorded in… Continue reading Rising unemployment is yet to receive the attention it deserves from government
