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Green Hydrogen-Powered Trains

Context: The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister urged the Central Government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla...

Tribal Poverty & Mango Kernel Tragedy: Path to Sustainable Change

Context:   The recent tragedy in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, where two deaths occurred due to mango kernel consumption, highlights the...

India’s Workplace Culture

Context: In September, following the tragic death of Anna Sebastian, a young chartered accountant who allegedly succumbed to work-related stress,...

Breakthrough in RNA Editing

Context: Wave Life Sciences, a biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, made history by becoming the first to treat a genetic...

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)

Context: Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are boosting India’s GDP and contributing significantly to Indian Railways’ revenue, according to a study...

Cyber Fraud in Banking Transaction surge in FY 2024 

Context: India’s rise in digital transactions has led to increased cyber frauds. From FY2020 to FY2024, ₹3,207 crore was lost...

Balancing Rights and Welfare: How India’s Laws Treat Private Property and Public Needs

Balancing Rights and Welfare: How India’s Laws Treat Private Property and Public Needs

This essay, based on Alok Prasanna Kumar’s article “Not So Eminent Domain” from The Indian Express (November 8, 2024), discusses...

Major Challenges Faced by Indian Cities

Context: World Cities Day (October 31) highlights the growing global urban population and the challenges cities face, including climate change,...

Chalo India Campaign

Context: The Ministry of Tourism is launching a unique initiative called Chalo India, aimed at boosting inbound tourism to India....

WHO Global TB Report

Context: The latest Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that India continues to bear the...

Bipin Chandra Pal

Context: 92nd Death Anniversary of India’s freedom fighter. About:  Bipin Chandra Pal was a significant figure in the Indian nationalist...

E-Commerce Growth in India

Context: The e-commerce landscape in India is transforming as consumers from smaller towns and rural areas increasingly seek quality, affordable...

South Africa Allows Genetic Editing in Children

Context: South Africa has recently updated its health guidelines to permit research that could lead to genetically modified children, making...

Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Reforms

Context: The G20 independent expert group has expressed disappointment over the slow and limited progress on multilateral development bank (MDB)...

Kerala’s New Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP)

Context: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently approved the Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for...

A Heated Assembly Debate: The Struggle Over Article 370 Restoration in Jammu and Kashmir

A Heated Assembly Debate: The Struggle Over Article 370 Restoration in Jammu and Kashmir

The Struggle Over Restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. On November 7, 2024, a fierce dispute erupted in...

Supreme Court Verdict on Property Rights and Redistribution

Context: The recent Supreme Court verdict emphasises a clear boundary for property rights under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution,...

Revitalising India’s Higher Education System

Context: The growing demand for research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is reshaping the landscape of education.  More...

Subdivision of Quotas

Context: India’s reservation system, established to uplift historically marginalised communities like the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), has...

Urbanisation in India’s Hills: Persistent Challenges and Plausible Pathways 

Context: India’s urbanisation and development are rapidly changing the landscape of its cities. As the country grows economically, particularly within...

India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Australia: Strengthening Ties and Addressing Global Issues

India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Australia: Strengthening Ties and Addressing Global Issues

This essay, based on the coverage, in leading Indian newspapers, of India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to...

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