United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Why in the News? Israel’s Knesset has banned the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its… Continue reading United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
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TN declares Heatwaves a State-specific Disaster
Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared heatwaves a State-specific disaster. It announced an ex-gratia payment… Continue reading TN declares Heatwaves a State-specific Disaster
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
Why in the News? The Centre has doubled the limit of Mudra loan amount under the PMMY to Rs 20… Continue reading [pib] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
[29th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The under-representation of women in the judiciary
PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and… Continue reading [29th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The under-representation of women in the judiciary
What challenges does India face in fertilizer imports?
Why in the News? As the crises in Ukraine and Gaza persist, experts and policymakers are increasingly concerned about further… Continue reading What challenges does India face in fertilizer imports?
9th National Ayurveda Day
Why in the News? On the occasion of the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister will launch several healthcare projects valued… Continue reading 9th National Ayurveda Day
Similipal Tiger Reserve
Why in the News? The Odisha government has translocated a female tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Similipal Tiger… Continue reading Similipal Tiger Reserve
[pib] Raigad Fort
Why in the News? The Raigad Fort is among 12 forts nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status under the title… Continue reading [pib] Raigad Fort
2024 Global Nature Conservation Index
Why in the News? India has been ranked 176th in the Global Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024 with a score… Continue reading 2024 Global Nature Conservation Index
[28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push
PYQ Relevance: Q) Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in… Continue reading [28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push
SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth
Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar cards cannot be accepted as proof of age, as other… Continue reading SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth
What are the Digital Arrest Scams?
Why in the News? The Prime Minister in his recent broadcast of “Mann Ki Baat” warned about the ‘Digital Arrest’… Continue reading What are the Digital Arrest Scams?
What is the Hasdeo Arand Forest?
Why in the News? In Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Arand forest, tribals ambushed the police after tree-felling resumed for coal mining in… Continue reading What is the Hasdeo Arand Forest?
How Tardigrades are able to resist high levels of radiation?
Why in the News? A team of researchers has discovered the genetic mechanisms that allow a newly identified tardigrades species—Hypsibius… Continue reading How Tardigrades are able to resist high levels of radiation?
Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline?
Why in the News? According to a recent study conducted by the Natural History Museum (NHM) in London, biodiversity is… Continue reading Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline?
[pib] Exercise SIMBEX 2024
Why in the News? The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is being held at the… Continue reading [pib] Exercise SIMBEX 2024
National Manuscript Mission
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Culture is planning to revive and relaunch the National Mission for Manuscripts… Continue reading National Manuscript Mission
21st National Livestock Census 2024, begins
Why in the News? The Centre has launched the 21st National Livestock Census (LC), the five-yearly exercise of counting the… Continue reading 21st National Livestock Census 2024, begins
[25th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’
PYQ Relevance: [2018] India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.”… Continue reading [25th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’
US court to decide whether elephants get human rights
Why in the News? Colorado’s highest court recently reviewed whether older African female elephants can legally contest their captivity, as… Continue reading US court to decide whether elephants get human rights
