A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
Why in the News? Although voters voiced concerns about the climate crisis, it was overlooked during the Lok Sabha election… Continue reading A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
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COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Why in the News? COP29 is set to be hosted by Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22. It has a… Continue reading COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code (2002)
Why in the News? The Bihar Police arrested some miscreants for waving India’s national flag with distorted Ashok Chakra/Dhammachakra. Significance… Continue reading Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code (2002)
How good are Modern Telescopes?
Why in the News? Modern telescopes, both on Earth and in space, expand our understanding of the universe by gathering… Continue reading How good are Modern Telescopes?
Government scraps Windfall Tax on Crude Oil
Why in the News? The Government of India has scrapped the windfall tax on crude oil, which was previously set… Continue reading Government scraps Windfall Tax on Crude Oil
Women-led development in the Rajya Sabha
Why in the News? During the historic passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill), 2023, the Vice … Continue reading Women-led development in the Rajya Sabha
How do Emergency Provisions impact Centre-State relations?
Why in the News? The recent surge in violence in Manipur has reignited discussions on Centre-State relations and the use… Continue reading How do Emergency Provisions impact Centre-State relations?
NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has launched the “NPS Vatsalya scheme” as per the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement.… Continue reading NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Turkey bids to join BRICS
Why in the News? Turkey has officially applied to join the BRICS group after Russia supported its entry. Russia… Continue reading Turkey bids to join BRICS
[pib] BHASKAR Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem
Why in the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and… Continue reading [pib] BHASKAR Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem
[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and… Continue reading [17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
Realizing the Rural-Urban continuum
Why in the News? India is currently experiencing an urban transformation due to significant demographic shifts and increasing infrastructure needs.… Continue reading Realizing the Rural-Urban continuum
A human touch to India’s mineral ecosystem
Why in the News? The Indian government’s Mines and Minerals Act of 2015, which mandated auctions and established the District… Continue reading A human touch to India’s mineral ecosystem
Post-glacial ecosystems could help slow down climate change – Study
Why in the News? The retreat of glaciers is one of the most visible indicators of climate change, but it… Continue reading Post-glacial ecosystems could help slow down climate change – Study
Typhoon Yagi
Why in the News? India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to Southeast Asian countries affected by Typhoon… Continue reading Typhoon Yagi
Jute Production in India
Why in the News? Jute production is expected to decline by 20% this financial year, as per the National Jute… Continue reading Jute Production in India
India raises Import Tax on Edible Oils
Why in the News? India has increased the basic import tax on crude and refined edible oils by 20% to… Continue reading India raises Import Tax on Edible Oils
[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable… Continue reading [16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in
Public comments on the PM-CJI puja meet are based on a 1997 document on judicial values
Why in the News? Concerns about Prime Minister Modi’s visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residence for the Ganapati puja stem from… Continue reading Public comments on the PM-CJI puja meet are based on a 1997 document on judicial values
Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans
Why in the News? The Centre has recently approved transferring 256 acres of Mumbai’s salt pan land to DRPPL, a… Continue reading Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans
