Editorials

NEW SATELLITE-BASED TOLL COLLECTION SYSTEM TO REPLACE OLD SYSTEMS The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has unveiled plans to introduce a new highway toll collection system based

CREDIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR JAN AUSHADHI KENDRAS The recent inauguration of a credit assistance program for Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAK) by the Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2024 The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual publication by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that assesses the global state of human development. The 2023-24

PANDAVULA GUTTA DESIGNATED EXCLUSIVE GEO-HERITAGE SITE IN TELANGANA The recognition of Pandavula Gutta in Telangana and Ramgarh Crater in Rajasthan as geo-heritage sites marks a significant milestone in preserving India's

NABARD TO LAUNCH ₹1000-CRORE BLENDED FUND FOR AGRI-STARTUPS The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has announced plans to introduce a Rs. 1,000-crore fund to support technology-driven agricultural

MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT COMES INTO FORCE FOR 2024 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of elections

INTEGRATED OMBUDSMAN SCHEME(RB-IOS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a significant spike of 68.2% in complaints under its Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) for the financial year 2023, reaching

GLOBAL METHANE TRACKER 2024 The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its Global Methane Tracker 2024, highlighting concerning trends in methane emissions worldwide. Methane emissions from fuel usage reached near-record levels

CINEMATOGRAPH (CERTIFICATION) RULES, 2024 The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, as part of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, replacing the outdated regulations from

MEASLES ACCOUNTED FOR MOST EXCESS DEATHS AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 RELATED VACCINE DISRUPTIONS The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted global immunization efforts, leading to concerns about increased disease burden

ON HOLI, A LOOK AT JAIPUR’S TRADITIONAL CELEBRATIONS WITH ‘GULAAL GOTA’ In Jaipur, Rajasthan, the centuries-old tradition of celebrating Holi continues to thrive, featuring the unique practice of "Gulaal Gota,"

NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS CAN HELP SUNDARBANS SURVIVE The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, faces significant environmental challenges threatening its delicate ecosystem. About Sundarbans: The Sundarbans, situated on the delta of