GENOME MAPPING OF CHANDIPURA VIRUS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY– SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) recently mapped the genome of the Chandipura vesiculovirus (CHPV), a virus
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 The Indian government recently introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha to make significant changes to the existing Disaster Management Act,
HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS IN INDIA POST-PANDEMIC The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), during the Financing 3.0 Summit by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), emphasized the importance
THE IMPACT OF THE FOOD SECURITY ACT ON THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (PDS) TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY– SOURCE: THE HINDU The National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013 aimed to enhance
INDIAN RAILWAYS - NUCLEAR POWERED TRAINS Indian Railways (IR) is actively exploring alternative energy sources, including nuclear power, as part of its efforts to shift from fossil fuels and reduce
PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND INSURGENT GROUPS IN TRIPURA The Central Government, in collaboration with the state government of Tripura, recently signed a peace agreement with two major insurgent groups—National
APARAJITA WOMEN AND CHILD (WEST BENGAL CRIMINAL LAWS AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 The West Bengal Assembly has recently passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024.
MAIZE-BASED ETHANOL AND INDIA'S SHIFT FROM EXPORTER TO IMPORTER India has been pushing to increase ethanol production, particularly from maize (corn), to achieve its fuel blending goals. This drive has
INDIA-BRAZIL BILATERAL RELATIONS India and Brazil, two emerging global powers, share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has deepened over the years. Their collaboration spans a wide array of
SAMAGRA SHIKSHA FUND DELAY: A PUNISHMENT FOR ROLE-MODEL STATES TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN SOCIETY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Samagra Shiksha scheme (SSA) is a comprehensive program for school education in
MPOX OUTBREAK AND VACCINE DELAYS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, faced significant challenges
NATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN FRAMEWORK (NBF) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently introduced the National Blockchain Framework (NBF) to improve digital governance in India using blockchain technology. This initiative
