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Lateral Entry

Context: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently invited applications for various positions across 24 ministries through lateral entry. However,...

Safety of Doctors

Context: The  Union Health Ministry has assured protesting doctors of all possible efforts to ensure their safety and urged them...

Banni Grasslands

Context: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...

Hybrid Animal in Maharashtra: A Threat to Wolves

Context: In a recent discovery in Saswad, Pune, Maharashtra, researchers have identified a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of...

Discovery of Potentially Regenerative Stem Cells in Sea Anemones

Context: Scientists at the University of Vienna have identified potentially regenerative stem cells in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis.   ...

Bajirao I

Context: Bajirao, who is also known as ‘Bajirao Ballal’ and ‘Thorley Bajirao’ was born on 18 August 1700.   Early...

Subhash Chandra Bose

Context: In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, Netaji’s grandnephew urged for the return of Subhas Chandra Bose’s remains from...

Species in News: Malabar Tree Toad

Context: According to a recent study, climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s (MTT) habitat in India’s protected areas...

A Cosmic Connection: The Two-Way Highway Between Earth and Sun

Context: On April 24, 2023, a rare cosmic event unfolded, creating an extraordinary “two-way highway” between Earth and the Sun. ...

Internet Shutdown

Context: The Udaipur administration suspended internet services in the city for 24 hours after violence erupted following an alleged stabbing...

James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Cosmic Understanding

James Webb Space Telescope. JWST has captured images of fully developed, adult-sized galaxies from the early Universe, contrary to expectations...

India and Global South

Context: The upcoming Third Voice of Global South Summit underscores India’s dedication to uniting the concerns of the Global South...

Urban Unemployment in India

Context: The unemployment rate in urban areas fell to 6.6% in Q1 (April-June) from 6.7% in the previous quarter, driven...

Civil Enclaves Projects 

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the development of new civil enclaves at Bagdogra and Bihta...

Central Government Assistance to State for Land Reform

Context: The Centre will allocate Rs 10,000 crore to states for land-related reforms in rural and urban areas and Rs...

Toxic Mercury Release from Arctic Permafrost

Context: Recent research has revealed that the Arctic’s permafrost is melting due to climate change, leading to the release of...

The US Biosecure Act: An Impetus to Strengthen India’s Pharma Sector

Context: The United States is poised to pass the Biosecure Act, which will significantly impact the global biotechnology and pharmaceutical...

India’s First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases

Context: India’s first digital court dedicated to handling cheque bounce cases, named 24*7 ONCOURTS, was inaugurated recently in Kollam (Kerala)....

78th Independence Day Celebration

Context: The Union Minister for Education engaged with students, teachers, and parents of PM SHRI Schools, as well as alumni...

WHO Declares Mpox to PHEIC

Context: The World Health Organisation declared mpox a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). This designation highlights the global...

Marine Pollution

Context: Until recently, it was assumed that the vastness of the oceans could absorb any amount of waste without harm....

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