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NAMASTE SCHEME: ADDRESSING MANUAL SCAVENGING IN INDIA The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and

TIRUPATI LADDU CONTROVERSY AND GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF HINDU TEMPLES The recent issue of adulterated ghee in the Tirupati laddu, a sacred offering at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, has reignited debates

AYUSHMAN BHARAT DIGITAL MISSION (ABDM) The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched in 2021 as part of the Government of India's efforts to revolutionize the healthcare sector. It aims

SUPREME COURT’S OBSERVATION ON MISUSE OF SECTION 498A IPC AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT Recently, the Supreme Court noted that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now part of the

DRDO’S NEW INITIATIVE - FIVE DEEP-TECH PROJECTS The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is launching a new initiative to advance military technologies in India. This initiative focuses on funding

ROLE OF ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS AND ADVANCED GLYCATION END PRODUCTS (AGES) IN INDIA'S DIABETES SURGE A recent study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition has brought attention

NATIONAL AGRICULTURE CODE (NAC): A STEP TOWARDS STANDARDIZING INDIAN AGRICULTURE The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is in the process of drafting the National Agriculture Code (NAC) to create comprehensive

GROUNDWATER DEPLETION IN NORTHERN INDIA: STUDY BY IIT GANDHINAGAR A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar has found that shifting approximately 40% of the area currently

NITI AAYOG - ASSET MONETISATION The recent revision by the NITI Aayog has increased the asset monetisation target for FY 2024-25 by ₹23,000 crore, bringing the total target to ₹1.9

LIVING PLANET REPORT 2024 The Living Planet Report 2024 by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) presents a concerning picture of global biodiversity loss. It shows a dramatic decline in

WORLD ENERGY OUTLOOK 2024 The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the World Energy Outlook 2024, analyzing key trends in the global energy landscape, including shifts toward clean energy, rising demand,

MESOPHOTIC CORAL ECOSYSTEMS AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry have identified a dual threat to mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical