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PATENTS IN INDIA  Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry emphasized that India granted approximately one hundred thousand patents in 2024, indicating a substantial rise in patent approvals.  About

CABINET COMMITTEES  The Union government of India recently established eight Cabinet Committees to streamline decision-making and improve governance efficiency. This action was accompanied by changes in oath-taking rules for Members

QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES IN INDIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY The Indian pharmaceutical industry, renowned globally for its affordable generics and significant export market, faces critical challenges in maintaining quality standards. Recent incidents

CLASSICAL LANGUAGES AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS The Central government has recently decided to modify the criteria for granting classical language status, based on recommendations from the Linguistics Expert Committee of the

MENSTRUAL LEAVES IN INDIA  Menstrual leave is a debated topic in India, focusing on providing female employees with paid time off during their menstruation period.   It aims to address the

HIGH SEAS TREATY  The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, aims to address the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2023  The central government has recently notified certain sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This new legislation aims to update and unify existing telecom laws by replacing outdated

CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE (CRA)  Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) refers to agricultural practices and systems designed to withstand and recover from the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. It aims to

RISE IN MILITANCY IN JAMMU  The Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a notable increase in militant attacks since mid-2021. This shift from historical patterns raises concerns

ISRO HAS A PROBLEM: TOO MANY ROCKETS, TOO FEW SATELLITES TO LAUNCH  India's space launch capabilities, overseen by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), have achieved notable milestones in satellite

BLUE ECONOMY India is increasingly turning towards the ocean to alleviate pressure on land-based resources. The Deep Ocean Mission, also referred to as Samudrayaan, embodies a comprehensive approach to tapping

FIFTH POSITIVE INDIGENISATION LIST (PIL) OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently notified the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), which includes various defence items aimed at