THE SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LPG PRICE HIKES Recent study highlighting heavy reliance on fuelwood in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, despite government efforts to promote Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), highlights the challenges
NAVIGATING INDIA’S TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING PwC India, a professional services network, recently released a report titled 'Navigating India's Transition to Sustainability', focusing on sustainability efforts among leading Indian companies.
STRONGLY REFUTE ALLEGATIONS LEVELLED IN AUSTRALIA PANEL REPORT ON CHILD LABOUR: COMMERCE MINISTRY Recent allegations by Australia's Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth regarding child labour in India
MORE SOLAR STORMS BREWING AFTER LAST WEEK’S AURORAE AS SUN ‘WAKES UP’ TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: THE HINDU On May 10, a significant solar storm occurred, triggered
PARLIAMENT AN UNSAFE WORKPLACE DUE TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT BY MPS, SAY UNIONS The recent cases of alleged sexual harassment involving Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and
NEW UN REPORT CALLS FOR TRILLIONS MORE IN DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT TO RESCUE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS The United Nations (UN) recently released a report highlighting the urgent need for increased investment
STATE OF EMPLOYMENT IN INDIA India has witnessed a significant surge in employment over recent years, generating over 80 million additional jobs between 2017-18 and 2022-23. This rapid growth has
SMART CITIES MISSION The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Government of India in June 2015. The mission aims to transform 100 cities across
MANIPUR ACCOUNTED FOR 97% OF DISPLACEMENTS IN SOUTH ASIA TOPIC: (GS2) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS– SOURCE: THE HINDU In 2023, South Asia witnessed significant internal displacements due to conflict and violence, with
STATE CANNOT ACQUIRE PROPERTY WITHOUT PROPER PROCEDURE: SC TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Supreme Court ruled that the state cannot acquire private property for public
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
NO FRESH MINING LEASES, RENEWALS IN ARAVALLIS, SUPREME COURT ORDERS The Supreme Court has recently halted new mining licenses and renewals in the Aravalli ranges based on a report by