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SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS RIGHT TO LIFE OF FOETUS  The Supreme Court recently declined a plea from a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking to terminate her over 27-week pregnancy.   This decision upheld

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES  Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of diverse conditions caused by various pathogens like viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins. These diseases often afflict impoverished communities

GOING TO POLICE SHOULD BE LAST RESORT IN MATRIMONIAL DISPUTES: SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT  The Supreme Court made significant observations while ruling on a petition filed by a husband against the

HARNESSING DEGRADED LANDS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION  The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India organized a meeting to explore the potential of cultivating biomass on degraded land for

INDIAN MANUFACTURING NEEDS MORE SOPHISTICATION: FINANCE MINISTER  The recent report by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) sheds light on the growing threat of 'land squeeze,'

WHY INDIAN HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS FELL TO A SIX-YEAR LOW IN FY23  The decline in India’s household net financial savings to GDP ratio has raised concerns about the financial well-being of

HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently introduced regulations to facilitate the entry of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) in India.   This move is seen as

BIMSTEC ACQUIRES ‘LEGAL PERSONALITY’ AFTER CHARTER COMES INTO FORCE  The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) achieved a significant milestone with the entry into force

INDIA HOSTS THE ANTARCTIC PARLIAMENT  Antarctica, a continent long shrouded in mystery and isolation, is now experiencing a surge in human activity, driven by tourism, scientific research, and geopolitical interests.  

GLOBAL NUCLEAR LANDSCAPE  The global landscape is witnessing a resurgence of nuclear anxieties, driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and regional conflicts. In this context, India faces multifaceted challenges and

WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY 2024  On World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, India celebrates advancements in menstrual hygiene management, with around 80% of young women aged 15-24 using safe menstrual products,

CYCLONE REMAL: 31 KILLED AS RAIN, LANDSLIPS WREAK HAVOC IN NORTHEAST  The recent Cyclone Remal caused severe landslides in northeastern India, resulting in significant casualties. This highlights the urgent need