HAL becomes 14th Maharatna Company in India
Why in the News? The Centre has upgraded the status of PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) as Maharatna Company (from… Continue reading HAL becomes 14th Maharatna Company in India
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[pib] International Abhidhamma Divas
Why in the News? PM has participated in the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a… Continue reading [pib] International Abhidhamma Divas
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in the News? The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved 5 crucial roads, including 4 that pass through… Continue reading Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
[16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
PYQ Relevance: Q) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing… Continue reading [16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
Canada accuses Indian diplomats?
Why in the News? India-Canada relations have reached a historic low after Justin Trudeau’s government accused Indian officials of being… Continue reading Canada accuses Indian diplomats?
‘Yield’ can’t be the sole indicator for agriculture
Why in the News? Government must embrace a new approach where the success of agriculture is defined by its capacity… Continue reading ‘Yield’ can’t be the sole indicator for agriculture
Places in news: Jordan Valley
Why in the News? Extremist groups held drone strikes on Israeli territory in the Jordan Valley (which forms Jordan’s border… Continue reading Places in news: Jordan Valley
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
Why in the News? The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking directions under Article 142 to include sexual offences against… Continue reading Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
How did the Haber-Bosch process change the world?
Why in the News? One hundred million tonnes of nitrogen are extracted from the atmosphere and transformed into fertilizer through… Continue reading How did the Haber-Bosch process change the world?
Why did Delhi HC allow a 60-year-old couple to access their dead son’s sperm?
Why in the News? The Delhi High Court recently permitted a couple in their sixties to access their late son’s… Continue reading Why did Delhi HC allow a 60-year-old couple to access their dead son’s sperm?
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria
Why in the News? Due to increasing antimicrobial resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), many existing antibiotics are becoming less effective.… Continue reading Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Bacteria
Nile nations agree on Water-Sharing without Egypt’s nod
Why in the News? A regional partnership of 10 countries announced that an agreement on the equitable use of Nile… Continue reading Nile nations agree on Water-Sharing without Egypt’s nod
[14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite
PYQ Relevance: Q) “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development… Continue reading [14th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A critical message for the urban elite
Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws?
Why in the News? Precision medicine is ushering in a new era of personalized healthcare, with its foundations taking shape… Continue reading Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws?
Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do?
Why in the News? The Delhi High Court recently issued directives to enhance the availability of “orphan drugs” to combat… Continue reading Issues in the treatment of ‘rare diseases’, and what the govt can do?
Scuttling people’s Right to Information (RTI)
Why in the News? Governments are undermining the RTI Act by delaying the appointment of information commissioners, causing commissions to… Continue reading Scuttling people’s Right to Information (RTI)
What is the UNIFIL?
Why in the News? India has expressed concerns about the safety of UN peacekeepers stationed in south Lebanon, after they… Continue reading What is the UNIFIL?
In news: Wular Lake
Why in the News? The harvest of water chestnuts, locally known as goer has begun around “Wular Lake” in Kashmir.… Continue reading In news: Wular Lake
What is Wayanad’s new X-band Radar?
Why in the News? After the floods and landslides in Wayanad in July 2024, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences… Continue reading What is Wayanad’s new X-band Radar?
China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’
Why in the News? Taiwanese authorities recently stated that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is using an ‘anaconda strategy’ to… Continue reading China’s ‘Anaconda Strategy’
