What is the Hema Commission Report?

Why in the News? A single bench of the Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the Justice Hema… Continue reading

Niger struggles with Security, Economic Crises

Why in the News? The China-backed Niger-Benin Export Pipeline that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by… Continue reading

[25th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An outlining of urban transformation strategies

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q1 What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban… Continue reading

Why SC couldn’t agree on the environmental release of GM mustard?

Why in the news? A two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Tuesday, July 23, regarding… Continue reading

A big step towards the transformation of various sectors

Why in the news? The 2024-25 Budget is a progressive proposal featuring several commendable initiatives aimed at boosting India’s economic… Continue reading

A Budget that places health on the margins

Why in the news? With the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us (though the World Health Organization warns the… Continue reading

ICMR develops CRISPR Cas-based TB Detection Kit

Why in the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Regional Medical Research Centre for North East has developed… Continue reading

In news: Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

Why in the News? The Gandhi Sagar sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is the preferred location for the next batch of… Continue reading

Typhoon Gaemi

Why in the News? After making landfall in the Philippines, Typhoon Gaemi is heading towards Taiwan. What is a Typhoon?… Continue reading

Right to Shelter is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court

Why in the News? The Supreme Court emphasised the need to balance railway infrastructure development in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, with the… Continue reading

For the social sector, it is old wine in an old bottle

Why in the News? Budget 2024 maintains the same approach as previous years regarding social sector allocations. Decreasing allocations in… Continue reading

Defence funds decline, BRO gets backing

Why in the News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹6.22 lakh crore for the Defence Ministry for 2024-25,… Continue reading

[pib] Birth Anniversary of Chandrashekhar Azad and Lokmanya Tilak

Why in the News? Prime Minister paid his tributes to legendary freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad… Continue reading

What is a Climate Finance Taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?

Why in the News? The 2024 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister, includes developing a taxonomy for climate finance. The… Continue reading

What is Angel Tax that was scrapped in Budget 2024?

Why in the News? Finance Minister announced the abolition of the angel tax, aiming to strengthen the startup ecosystem and… Continue reading

Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples

Why in the News? Finance Minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built for the… Continue reading

How children win with U-WIN, govt’s new online vaccine portal?

Why in the News? The government plans to roll out U-WIN, an online vaccine management portal for childhood vaccination, across… Continue reading

What are Rogue Waves and how can AI help predict them?

Why in the News? Rogue waves, unusually large waves compared to those before and after them, pose significant threats to… Continue reading

What is Governor’s immunity under Article 361, set to be reviewed by Supreme Court?

Why in the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking to redefine the constitutional immunity of… Continue reading

National Flag Day, 2024

Why in the News? On 22nd July in 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag. About the… Continue reading

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