Current Affairs

Global Engagement Scheme

Context: The Global Engagement Scheme of India’s Ministry of Culture is an initiative designed to promote and showcase India’s rich...

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Context: The recent tragic deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, have been linked to...

Genetically Engineered Non-Browning Bananas

Context: A new breed of banana is being developed by Tropic, a UK-based biotech company, with a specific goal in...

India’s Energy Strategy: Expanding U.S. Oil and Gas Imports

Context: India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, relies on imports for over 85% of its crude oil requirements....

Madhav National Park

Context: The Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has officially been designated as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve, marking a significant...

IndiaAI Mission and Recent Developments

Context: On March 6, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s IndiaAI Mission launched two key initiatives: AI Kosha, a...

100-Day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign

Context: On December 7, 2024, the 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign was launched across 455 intervention districts in 33 States...

Government’s Initiative for Smart Proteins: A Climate-Resilient Solution

Context: The Indian government, through the Department of Biotechnology’s BioE3 initiative, is funding research into smart proteins to ensure climate-resilient...

Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR)

Context: In 2023, 112 families from Tuluka and Asanbahal were relocated to Dhauragotha, marking the second such resettlement colony around...

Empowering Women in India

Context: As the world commemorates International Women’s Day on March 8, India stands at a crucial juncture in its journey...

Tamil Nadu’s Resistance to the Three-Language Policy

Context: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has reignited the long-standing debate on language instruction, particularly in Tamil Nadu, which...

Role of Women in the Indian Judiciary

Context: Over the past century, women in India have made significant strides in the legal profession.  More on News The...

Expanding Digital Banking Units: A Pathway to Financial Inclusion

Context: The Union Government is set to double the number of Digital Banking Units (DBUs) from the current 100 to...

Enhancing Ethanol Production in Cooperative Sugar Mills

Context: The Government of India has notified a modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme for Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs) to enhance...

Rising Obesity Among Rural Women in India

Context: Obesity, once considered an urban problem, is now rising rapidly among rural women in India. More on News The...