What is the Marburg Virus? Why in the News? Rwanda has reported a Marburg virus outbreak with several confirmed cases and deaths, making it a… Continue reading What is the Marburg Virus?
[9th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India PYQ Relevance: Q). Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the… Continue reading [9th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India
2023 driest for global rivers in 33 years, reveals WMO’s report Why in the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO)‘s October 2024 report revealed that 2023 was the driest year for… Continue reading 2023 driest for global rivers in 33 years, reveals WMO’s report
What does USCIRF report say about India? Why in the News? On October 2, the Washington DC-based United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a… Continue reading What does USCIRF report say about India?
Why is the textile industry struggling to perform better? Why in the News? Union Minister announced the Indian textile sector’s $350 billion business target by 2030, aiming to generate… Continue reading Why is the textile industry struggling to perform better?
Machine Learning pioneers win Physics Nobel Why in the News? John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, 2024 for their… Continue reading Machine Learning pioneers win Physics Nobel
[pib] Combination Therapeutic Clotting Implant Why in the News? Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, in collaboration with other researchers… Continue reading [pib] Combination Therapeutic Clotting Implant
Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Star Party observed in Ladakh Why in the News? Expert astro-photographers and astronomers have gathered at the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve from for the second… Continue reading Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Star Party observed in Ladakh
[8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape PYQ Relevance: Q). The soul of new law, Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian… Continue reading [8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape
How high-performance buildings are the next step towards a sustainable future? Why in the News? Due to rapid urbanization, India is facing the challenge of exceeding global energy efficiency and carbon… Continue reading How high-performance buildings are the next step towards a sustainable future?
On the need for a different framework for passive Mutual Funds Why in the News? On September 30, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the liberalized Mutual Funds… Continue reading On the need for a different framework for passive Mutual Funds
CERC steps in to tackle sudden Surges in Power Demand Why in the News? India’s power regulator, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), has appointed a Single Member Bench to… Continue reading CERC steps in to tackle sudden Surges in Power Demand
India slipped on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) Why in the News? India has seen a sharp decline in Academic Freedom Index rankings over the past 10 years.… Continue reading India slipped on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI)
India signs $750-mn currency swap deal with forex-starved Maldives Why in the News? The RBI has announced a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) under the… Continue reading India signs $750-mn currency swap deal with forex-starved Maldives
Trade is not just Globalized but also weaponized: S. Jaishankar Why in the News? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted that over the past 25 years, globalisation has led to… Continue reading Trade is not just Globalized but also weaponized: S. Jaishankar
How are tanks armouring Ladakh sector? Why in the News? The Ukraine war has highlighted the versatility of battle tanks, demonstrating that armor remains crucial on… Continue reading How are tanks armouring Ladakh sector?
EnviStats India 2024 Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”… Continue reading EnviStats India 2024
Dravidian Style of Architecture Why in the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), has recently finished copying inscriptions at three temples in Thirukurungudi,… Continue reading Dravidian Style of Architecture
What is the National Agriculture Code, currently being formulated by BIS? Why in the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated the development of a National Agriculture Code (NAC),… Continue reading What is the National Agriculture Code, currently being formulated by BIS?
Government launches National Mission Edible Oils-Oilseeds to boost domestic production Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) to enhance domestic oilseed… Continue reading Government launches National Mission Edible Oils-Oilseeds to boost domestic production