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IPBES Transformative Change Assessment

For Prelims: IPBES, United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme,  Carbon-neutrality, National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP), Swachh...

01 Jan 2025 GS Paper - 2

Global Polio Resurgence

Source: TH  Why in News? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the presence of poliovirus in multiple countries,...

01 Jan 2025 GS Paper - 2

H-1B Visa Program

Source: IE  Why in News?  The H-1B visa program has recently garnered significant attention amidst political debates.  with...

01 Jan 2025 GS Paper - 2

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Key Points  Launch Year: 2024  Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).  Eligibility: Indian...

01 Jan 2025 GS Paper - 2

Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Source: TOI  Recently, India raised concerns over China's approval of the world's largest hydroelectric dam on the Brahmaputra, spurring the...

31 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

NAFLD is now called MASLD

Source: IE  Why in News?   The term Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has been replaced by Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated...

31 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Ind-Aus Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

For Prelims: India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, Most Favoured Nation, Double taxation, Quad, Bilateral Investment...

31 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Deep State and Its Impacts

For Prelims: NGOs, WTO, Data Privacy, CBI, ED, National Investigation Agency, Freedom of Speech, Tax Haven, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act...

31 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Smart Classrooms Under the Smart Cities Mission

Source: TH  A study by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, revealed that the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has improved education...

31 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Needle-Free Shock Syringe

Source: TH  Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a shockwave-based, needle-free syringe that ensures...

31 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Gender-Sensitive Policy Making

This editorial is based on “ Gender sensitive policing needed” which was published in Hindustan Times on 29/12/2024. The article...

30 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia

For Prelims: UN Security Council (UNSC), African Union (AU), African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), African Union...

30 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

India’s E-Waste Management

For Prelims: E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, Groundwater contamination, Air pollution, Soil degradation, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),...

30 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

RBI Sets Up Committee for Ethical AI in Finance

Source: ET  Recently, RBI has established an eight-member committee to develop a Framework for Responsible and Ethical AI (FREE-AI) adoption...

30 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

PM Cares Funding Dropped in 2022-23

Source: IE  A study of the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund)’s audited...

30 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Conjugal Visits in Prisons

Source: TH  The Delhi Government is reconsidering a proposal to allow conjugal visits for prisoners.  Conjugal Visits:  It is a...

30 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

SLINEX 2024

Source: PIB  Recently, the SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka - India Exercise 2024) was conducted at Visakhapatnam, India. It is a bilateral naval exercise...

28 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

58 Lakh SVAMITVA Property Cards Distribution

Source: TH  Recently, 58 lakh SVAMITVA Property Cards were distributed across 50,000 villages, marking a significant milestone in rural...

28 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Tau Protein

Source: DTE  A new study suggests blocking the stress response pathway in the brain could reverse Alzheimer's symptoms by preventing tau...

28 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2

Office of Governor and Related Concerns

For Prelims: Provisions and Powers of the Governor, Sarkaria Commission (1988), Venkatachaliah Commission (2002), Punchhi Commission (2010), BP...

28 Dec 2024 GS Paper - 2