[pib] Padma Awards for 2024 Why in the news? The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan and 55… Continue reading [pib] Padma Awards for 2024
[pib] Competition Commission of India (CCI) Why in the news? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) invites proposals for conducting a Market Study on Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading [pib] Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Glycemic Index of Diets: Importance beyond Diabetes Control Why in the news? Understanding and managing Glycemic Index (GI) in diets is crucial for promoting long-term health and mitigating… Continue reading Glycemic Index of Diets: Importance beyond Diabetes Control
[22 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios.… Continue reading [22 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience
What is the outlook on the global economy? | Explained Why in the news? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest Global Financial Stability Report warning about the risks… Continue reading What is the outlook on the global economy? | Explained
Sustaining our Earth and Nourishing our Bodies Why in the news? The women from a Self-Help Group in Kanker district (Chhattisgarh), have spared 10 decimals of land… Continue reading Sustaining our Earth and Nourishing our Bodies
On the fall in Household Savings Why in the news? The sharp reduction in Household Net Financial Savings and the rise in Household Debt burden are… Continue reading On the fall in Household Savings
IRDAI removes Age Bar for purchasing Health Insurance Why in the news? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) abolished the age limit for purchasing health… Continue reading IRDAI removes Age Bar for purchasing Health Insurance
Plasma Therapy to Treat Rodenticide Poisoning Why in the news? A significant health concern in Tamil Nadu is found through ingestion of Rat poison containing Yellow… Continue reading Plasma Therapy to Treat Rodenticide Poisoning
Shompen PVTGs cast their vote for the First Time Why in the news? For the first time in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 7 members of the Shompen tribe, a… Continue reading Shompen PVTGs cast their vote for the First Time
[pib] 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav Why in the news? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav on the occasion of Mahavir… Continue reading [pib] 2550th Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvan Mahotsav
50 Years of Chipko Movement Why in the news? The Chipko Movement, initiated in Uttarakhand in early 1973, commemorates its 50th anniversary. About Chipko Movement… Continue reading 50 Years of Chipko Movement
[pib] Net Direct Tax collections exceed 2023-24 target Why in the news? India’s net direct tax collections witnessed a remarkable growth of 17.7% in the fiscal year 2023-24,… Continue reading [pib] Net Direct Tax collections exceed 2023-24 target
[20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are… Continue reading [20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Centre releases curriculum framework for three to six-year-olds Why in the news? For the first time ever, the Central government has released curriculum advisable to be taught to… Continue reading Centre releases curriculum framework for three to six-year-olds
Scripting a new tribal identity Why in the news? President of India Droupadi Murmu was being presented a book, Contributions of Tribal Leaders in the… Continue reading Scripting a new tribal identity
India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines Why in the news? India has handed over the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines marking… Continue reading India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines
Srinagar vies for World Craft City Tag Why in the news? The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has identified Srinagar as a potential candidate for the prestigious… Continue reading Srinagar vies for World Craft City Tag
Vasuki Indicus: 50ft Snake Fossil Found in Gujarat Why in the news? A fossil unearthed in Gujarat’s Kutch in 2005, initially presumed to belong to a giant crocodile,… Continue reading Vasuki Indicus: 50ft Snake Fossil Found in Gujarat
Iron Age Megalithic Sites discovered in Telangana Why in the news? Archaeologists in Telangana have found Iron Age megalithic sites, including various structures such as large stone… Continue reading Iron Age Megalithic Sites discovered in Telangana