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Land Degradation

Context: A United Nations report titled “Stepping back from the precipice: Transforming land management to stay within planetary boundaries” highlights...

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary

Context: The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was officially declared a tiger reserve after receiving in-principle approval from the...

DNA Analysis and Levirate Marriages

Context: The CDFD’s involvement in a recent case showcases the power of DNA technology to reveal personal truths, raising ethical...

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Life-Saving Alternative for Nigeria and Kenya Context: Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) has emerged as a powerful...

Govt to Revise GDP Base Year to 2022-23

Context: The Indian government is set to revise the base year for calculating GDP to 2022-23, replacing the current 2011-12...

The Places of Worship Act, 1991

The Places of Worship Act, 1991

Preserving Secularism Amidst Religious Complexity India, renowned for its diverse cultural and religious heritage, faces the paradox of communal harmony...

Democratising Knowledge

Democratising Knowledge

Democratising Knowledge: Evaluating India’s ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ Plan Scientific knowledge is essential for progress, but accessing scholarly journals is...

Rajendra Prasad

Rajendra Prasad was a pivotal figure in India’s struggle for independence and the first President of India, serving from 1950...

Cyclone Fengal

Context: Puducherry recently experienced the landfall of Cyclone Fengal, causing widespread flooding and heavy rainfall. Overview: Cyclone Fengal made landfall...

India’s cities, their Non-Communicable disease Burden

Context: India’s urban growth, driven by rural migration, strains low-income workers like gig workers and sanitation staff. They face health...

AI Safety

Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced plans to establish an AI Safety Institute under the IndiaAI...

AOMSUC-14

Context: The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) will be held from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India. ...

Coastal Erosion in India: An Alarming Environmental Crisis

Context: India’s coastal regions are increasingly threatened by erosion, with 33.6% of the coastline affected due to a combination of...

Mass Elephant Die-Off in Botswana: A Climate Change Impact

Context: The mysterious deaths of nearly 400 African elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2020 have been linked to toxic...

Agni Warrior – 2024

Context: The 13th edition of Joint Military Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) concluded on 30th November 2024 at Field Firing Ranges,...

Tackling Plastic Pollution.

Tackling Plastic Pollution.

Lessons from INC-5 and India’s Balanced Approach. Plastic pollution is a global problem that threatens our planet’s environment, wildlife, and...

Lessons from Ancient Wisdom: Balancing Profits and Principles in Modern Business

Lessons from Ancient Wisdom: Balancing Profits and Principles in Modern Business

Balancing Profits and Principles in Modern Business In today’s world, businesses face a tough challenge: earning profits while acting responsibly....

Balancing Secularism and Religious Freedom in Bangladesh

Balancing Secularism and Religious Freedom in Bangladesh

Secularism and Religious Freedom Bangladesh, founded in 1971, was built on the vision of an inclusive society where people of...

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Context: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to enhance their share in ground-level agriculture credit...

Unequal Contraceptive Responsibility

Context: In 1952, India became a pioneer in launching a national family planning program, which initially focused on improving maternal...

WOH G64

Context: Scientists have successfully captured a detailed image of a star, WOH G64, in another galaxy, revealing it surrounded by...

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