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Ultrasonic Liquid Crystal Light Diffuser

Context: A new study from Doshisha University introduces a tunable ultrasonic liquid crystal light diffuser. This innovative device allows for...

Governor’s Subverting Federalism by Withholding Bills 

Governor’s Subverting Federalism by Withholding Bills 

Context: The Supreme Court will examine whether Governors, by indefinitely delaying crucial Bills and then referring them to the President...

Rising Mental Health Issues Among Indians

Rising Mental Health Issues Among Indians

Context: The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights that mental health issues have a broader impact on productivity than physical health issues....

UNESCO Report: Women and Girls’ Access to Sport still Lagging far Behind

UNESCO Report: Women and Girls’ Access to Sport still Lagging far Behind

Context: Ahead of the Olympic Games, a new UNESCO report reveals that women and girls still lack equal access to...

Disqualification of Two Jharkhand MLA Under Anti- Defection Laws 

Disqualification of Two Jharkhand MLA Under Anti- Defection Laws 

Context: The Jharkhand Assembly Speaker’s Tribunal disqualified JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom and BJP MLA J.P. Patel under the anti-defection law...

Kalpana Dutta

Kalpana Dutta

Context: On July 27, the birth anniversary of Kalpana Dutta (1913-1995), a pivotal figure in India’s revolutionary history, is observed....

Species in News: Magnetotactic Bacteria

Species in News: Magnetotactic Bacteria

Context: Recently, magnetofossils- fossil remains of magnetic particles produced by magnetotactic bacteria, were discovered in rock varnish layers in Ladakh,...

Artificial Reefs

Artificial Reefs

Context: Recently, a significant environmental initiative was launched off the coast of Rameshwaram in the Ramanathapuram district, with the deployment...

Industrial Parks Under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme

Industrial Parks Under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme

Context: Union Finance Minister announced development of 12 new industrial parks under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme during her budget...

Steel Import Monitoring System 2.0 Portal

Steel Import Monitoring System 2.0 Portal

Context: The Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, recently unveiled the upgraded Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) 2.0.  This...

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Commemoration, Key Facts, and Post-War Impact

Context: This year, on July 26th, India celebrated the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory of the Kargil...

Government Slashes Prices for Targeted Cancer Drugs

Context: In the Budget for 2024-25, the union government announced that customs duties on three specific cancer drugs namely, trastuzumab...

Places in News: Burkina Faso

Places in News: Burkina Faso

Context: The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a...

Places in News: Ethiopia 

Places in News: Ethiopia 

Context: According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), deaths caused by landslides in Ethiopia...

Happiness Committee for Judicial Officers of Kerala

Context: Judicial officers in Kerala with professional grievances can now present them to a new Happiness Committee, which will soon...