The Rising Mental Health Crisis
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recent incidents, such as the tragic suicides of a 26-year-old woman executive and a 38-year-old software engineer, highlight the...
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Economy
Brazil Passes ‘Fuel of the Future’ law to boost Sustainable Aviation
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Brazil has approved the “Fuel of the Future” law, which promotes the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels...
Economy
RBI Maintains Status Quo on Interest Rate
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened from October 7 to 9, 2024, to review the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Harnessing wet waste offers a dual solution for urban India
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Urban India’s swelling landfills and worsening air quality demand urgent waste solutions. Waste management in urban India: Waste...
Science and Technology
Cancer: The Hidden Hazard in India’s Construction Industry
11 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The construction industry in India is a vital sector, employing over 74 million workers, but it is also one...
Science and Technology
Outer Space Treaty
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCAbout: The Outer Space Treaty, formally known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration...
Economy
Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant and Lessons for India
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The closure of Britain’s last coal-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire marks a significant milestone in the global transition toward...
Economy
Global Digital Compact
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: At the recent ‘Summit of the Future’ organised by the United Nations, member countries adopted the ‘Global Digital Compact’...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Gender-Responsive Climate Policies: A Global Overview
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent report by the UN Climate Change secretariat highlights a significant increase in gender-responsive climate policies across the...
Economy
Govt Approves Universal Fortified Rice Supply Till 2028
10 October 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Indian government approved the continuation of universal fortified rice distribution under all Union schemes, including PMGKAY, from July...