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Report on Displacement of Scheduled Tribes and Forest Dwellers due to  Project Tiger

Context: The Rights & Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) released on International Tiger Day, states that Project Tiger will displace at...

Impact of New Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax Regime

Context: As announced in the Union Budget for 2024-25, new Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax regime removes indexation benefits for...

Overview of Ethanol Production and Feedstocks

Context: For the first time, cereal grains such as maize and damaged foodgrains now make up more than 50% of...

Growth India Telescope

Context: The GROWTH-India telescope, located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, captured images of the building-sized asteroid during...

Double Meteor Shower Delight

Context: The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July, and this year it will coincide with the Alpha...

Caller ID Spoofing & Measures to Address this Problem

What is Caller ID Spoofing? Caller ID spoofing is a technique where the phone number displayed on the recipient’s caller...

Spacecraft to Swing by Earth and Moon on Path to Jupiter

Context: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Juice probe is set to make a historic double gravity assist around Earth and...

Puberty Blockers: An Overview

What Are Puberty Blockers? Definition: Medications that delay the onset of puberty in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents. They work by...

CITES Eases Export of Agarwood from India, Benefiting Farmers

Context: India has successfully prevented the inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensisn(agarwood), in the Review of Significant Trade (RST) under the Convention...

9th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting 

CONTEXT: The skipping of 10 State and Union Territory representatives at the NITI Aayog’s ninth Governing Council meeting highlights significant...

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...

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...