Editorials

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the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, as part of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, replacing the outdated regulations from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

HEPATITIS B IS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN IN INDIA Hepatitis, characterized by liver inflammation, poses a significant health concern globally, with various causes including viral infections and lifestyle factors. About

CAN STATES REGULATE 'INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL'  The Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), is examining a pivotal case involving a 9-judge Constitution Bench. The focus is on

TATA GROUP TO BUILD THE NATION’S FIRST FAB IN DHOLERA  Semiconductor chips play a pivotal role in modern technology, powering various electronic devices.   India's efforts in developing a robust semiconductor

MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE HITS TAIWAN  Taiwan recently experienced a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter Scale, marking it as one of the most significant seismic events in