What is the Dyson Sphere?
Why in the News? Recently, astronomers have made progress in finding possible candidates as Dyson Sphere, sparking new excitement and… Continue reading What is the Dyson Sphere?
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New Asset Class proposed by SEBI
Why in the News? The markets regulator, SEBI, has proposed a new asset class designed to offer investment products positioned… Continue reading New Asset Class proposed by SEBI
CPCB plans to check violations in Plastic Waste Trading Regime
Why in the News? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has started a national audit of about 800 plastic-waste recyclers… Continue reading CPCB plans to check violations in Plastic Waste Trading Regime
What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance?
Why in the news? On July 18, CAG Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance… Continue reading What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance?
The Green Revolution in Maize
Why in the news? Over the past two decades, India’s maize production has more than tripled, emerging as a private… Continue reading The Green Revolution in Maize
Bombay HC quashes Exemption from RTE Quota for Private Schools
Why in the News? The Bombay High Court has cancelled the Maharashtra government’s new rule that allowed private schools within… Continue reading Bombay HC quashes Exemption from RTE Quota for Private Schools
Bhil Tribe have again demanded a separate ‘Bhil Pradesh’
Why in the News? A large number of people from the Bhil tribe recently gathered at a rally in Rajasthan’s… Continue reading Bhil Tribe have again demanded a separate ‘Bhil Pradesh’
Sighting of Peru’s uncontacted Mashko Piro people
Why in the News? An NGO has released rare photographs of the Mashco Piro tribespeople, one of the world’s 100-odd… Continue reading Sighting of Peru’s uncontacted Mashko Piro people
How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function?
Why in the news? On July 5, the Assam government instructed the Border wing of the State police not to… Continue reading How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function?
What is OpenAI’s secret Project ‘Strawberry’?
Why in the News? US-based OpenAI emerged as a major player with its AI chatbot ChatGPT, capable of answering questions… Continue reading What is OpenAI’s secret Project ‘Strawberry’?
Places in News: Niger, Ivory Coast and Pacific Island States
Why in the News? Details Niger Turkish delegation visited to strengthen military cooperation with the junta, shifting alliances to Turkey… Continue reading Places in News: Niger, Ivory Coast and Pacific Island States
The State of India’s Informal Economy
Why in the news? The NSSO’s 2021-22 and 2022-23 survey outcomes reveal effects of significant economic shocks due to demonetisation,… Continue reading The State of India’s Informal Economy
Choosing the right track to cut post-harvest losses
Why in the News? India holds the position of the second-largest agricultural producer globally however, it only accounts for 2.4%… Continue reading Choosing the right track to cut post-harvest losses
The problems with sub-caste reservations
Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on sub-caste reservations for SC/STs. Any ruling on this… Continue reading The problems with sub-caste reservations
Cave on the Moon: What this discovery means for space exploration?
Why in the News? Scientists have confirmed the presence of a cave on the Moon, near the site of the… Continue reading Cave on the Moon: What this discovery means for space exploration?
Could Pythons be a Protein alternative?
Why in the News? In the farmlands of central Thailand, thousands of pythons are raised in a warehouse for their… Continue reading Could Pythons be a Protein alternative?
Union Govt. eases Procurement Rules for Scientific Research Goods
Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has announced new rules under the General Finance Rules (GFR) to give scientific… Continue reading Union Govt. eases Procurement Rules for Scientific Research Goods
‘Telecom sector awaits next frontier in communications via policy reform’
Why in the News? The telecom industry has proposed several policy recommendations to the Ministry of Communications that are essential… Continue reading ‘Telecom sector awaits next frontier in communications via policy reform’
As thoughts become digitised, who will protect our Neurorights?
Why in the News? Many researchers anticipate the imminent development of wearable EEGs capable of enhancing human cognitive functions directly.… Continue reading As thoughts become digitised, who will protect our Neurorights?
Trying juveniles as adults is not the answer
Why in the News? In May, a speeding car, allegedly driven by a teenager, resulted in the deaths of two… Continue reading Trying juveniles as adults is not the answer
