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WMO’s Report Claims 2023 Driest for Global Rivers 

WMO’s Report Claims 2023 Driest for Global Rivers 

Context: The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of Global Water Resources report, revealed that 2023 was the driest year for...

21st ASEAN-India Summit 2024

ASEAN-India Summit. The 21st ASEAN-India Summit 2024, held in Vientiane, Laos, focused on enhancing India-ASEAN relations amid global tensions and...

Tax Devolution

Tax Devolution

Context: The central government has released Rs 1.78 trillion to states in tax devolution, including an advance instalment of Rs...

Principles of Guru Jambheshwar Regarding Thar Wildlife

Principles of Guru Jambheshwar Regarding Thar Wildlife

Introduction: The Bishnoi community, founded by Guru Jambheshwarji, is known for its deep commitment to wildlife conservation, particularly of species...

Ratan Tata: The Respected Business Leader of India

Ratan Tata Ratan Tata epitomized the Tata tradition of ethical business practices and philanthropy, becoming a highly respected figure in...

Lala Hardayal

Context: 140th Birth Anniversary of Lala Hardayal.    About: Lala Hardayal was a prominent Indian nationalist revolutionary.  He is best...

Risks and Challenges for India

Context: The Finance Ministry’s latest review of the Indian economy showed optimism that India could achieve the Economic Survey’s projected...

Textile Industry Struggling to Perform Better

Textile Industry Struggling to Perform Better

Context: According to the Union Minister for Textiles the Indian textile and apparel sector is targeting $350 billion annually by...

NHRC

NHRC

Context: Taking suo motu cognizance, the NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government and civic authorities after the death...

Key Initiatives to Boost Nutrition Support for TB Patients 

Context: The Union Home Minister has increased the monthly support under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana and expanded the scope of...

Global Nature Positive Summit

Global Nature Positive Summit

Context: Leaders from government, private sector, research, environment, and First Nations communities are gathering in Sydney this week for the...

ASEAN Summit

ASEAN Summit

Context: The Indian Prime Minister is set to attend the (ASEAN) Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN summit in Vientiane,...

European Union’s Carbon Tax

European Union’s Carbon Tax

Context: India’s Finance Minister recently criticised the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as “unilateral and arbitrary,” asserting that...

Declining Global Wildlife

Declining Global Wildlife

Context:Declining Global Wildlife According to the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024, global wildlife populations...

India Launches ‘Study in India’ Campaign

India Launches ‘Study in India’ Campaign

Context: India has launched its ‘Study in India’ campaign at the 20th International Education Show in Sharjah, aiming to attract...

The Rising Mental Health Crisis

The Rising Mental Health Crisis

Context: Recent incidents, such as the tragic suicides of a 26-year-old woman executive and a 38-year-old software engineer, highlight the...

INDIA – USA Sign Nuclear attack Submarines & Drones Deal

INDIA – USA Sign Nuclear attack Submarines & Drones Deal

Context: Recently the Cabinet Committee on Security approved two major deals: the purchase of 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance...

Brazil Passes ‘Fuel of the Future’ law to boost Sustainable Aviation

Brazil Passes ‘Fuel of the Future’ law to boost Sustainable Aviation

Context: Brazil has approved the “Fuel of the Future” law, which promotes the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels...

RBI Maintains Status Quo on Interest Rate MPC

Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened from October 7 to 9, 2024, to review the...

Harnessing wet waste offers a dual solution for urban India

Context: Urban India’s swelling landfills and worsening air quality demand urgent wet waste solutions.   Waste management in urban India:...

Cancer: The Hidden Hazard in India’s Construction Industry

Cancer: The Hidden Hazard in India’s Construction Industry

Context: Cancer The construction industry in India is a vital sector, employing over 74 million workers, but it is also...

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