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India, US sign key Defence Supply

Context: Recently, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Washington DC for a four-day official visit. During his stay, India...

USA Federal Rate Change

Context: Recently,the head of the US central bank said that the time has come for monetary policy to adjust, setting...

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Context: Researchers from Tongji University and South China Agricultural University published a perspective outlining a comprehensive approach to PFAS remediation....

Scientists Propose Guidelines for Solar Geoengineering Research

Context: An international team of scientists led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR)...

PM WANI

Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed reduction in broadband connection rates charged by telcos and Internet service...

Hampi: A Timeless Tapestry of Vijayanagara’s Grandeur

Context: Recently, a temple pavilion at Hampi collapsed due to heavy rainfall, raising questions about the conservation efforts and apparent...

The Case for a New Industrial Policy

Context India needs a robust industrial policy to facilitate sustained economic growth and establish itself as a global manufacturing hub....

The Road to 2047 for Indian Agriculture: A Comprehensive Vision

Context: As India approaches its 100th year of independence in 2047, the vision for transforming its agricultural sector is critical...

PM Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to visit Ukraine

Context:Recently,The Prime Minister of India,  Narendra Modi undertook a visit to Ukraine at the invitation of the President of Ukraine,...

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Context: In a judgement, the Supreme Court ruled that not all insults or intimidatory remarks directed at a person belonging...

Places in News: South China Sea

Context: Recently, China cautioned the United States against intervening in its maritime disputes with the Philippines, following a recent confrontation...

Create in India Challenge

Context: The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting  launched 25 challenges as part of the ‘Create in India Challenge –...

Mitochondria

Context: A study has found that mitochondria in our brain cells often transfer their DNA into the nucleus, where it...

The Hayflick Limit

Context: A biomedical researcher renowned for his pivotal discovery regarding cellular ageing, passed away on August 1 at the age...

ISDra2TnpB

Context: A collaborative team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Pennsylvania State University has developed a groundbreaking...

Justice Hema Committee Report

Context: The Kerala High Court ordered the state to submit the full Hema Committee report in a sealed cover on...

Regional Rural Bank

Context: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the need for regional rural banks (RRBs) to adopt more employee-friendly policies...

Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices

Introduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...

Ancient Magma Ocean Discovered on Moon’s South Pole

Context: Recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Moon’s geological history.    More on News:...

Climate change induced Food Inflation

Context: Recently, RBI’s Bulletin highlighted a concerning trend where  climate change has become the dominant reason for food price rise....

Thwaites Glacier

Context: A new study on the susceptibility of Thwaites Glacier to marine ice cliff instability offers some optimism.   More...

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