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Rare Melanistic Tiger and Lodha Tribe

Source: TOI  Why in News?  The Odisha Forest Department has arrested 4 poachers belonging to the Lodha tribe for the illegal hunting of a...

24 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

India’s Critical Minerals Roadmap

This editorial is based on “China’s moves must recast India’s critical minerals push” which was published in The Hindu on...

23 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

10th Anniversary of BBBP and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

For Prelims: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti, Anganwadi Centers (AWCs), 15th...

23 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Offshore Sand Mining in Kerala

For Prelims: Geological Survey of India, Indian territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, Desalination, Mineral oils, Sustainable Development...

23 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

RBI Issues Revised ‘Master Direction’ for ARCs

Source: LM  Why in News?  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the 'Master Direction - Reserve Bank of India (Asset Reconstruction...

23 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

8th Pay Commission

Source: BS   The Union government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, a move that will benefit 4.5 million central...

23 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Smart Cities Mission

Key Facts:  Launch Year: 2015  Type of Scheme: Centrally Sponsored Scheme  Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban...

22 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Anti-Dumping Duty on Cypermethrin

Source: ET  Recently, China has imposed an anti-dumping duty on the import of cypermethrin insecticide from India, citing substantial damage to...

22 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025

For Prelims: World Economic Forum (WEF), Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, Cybercrime, Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Personal Data...

22 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Rising Global Inequality

For Prelims: Inequality, Purchasing Power Parity, Global South, International Monetary Fund, Gini coefficient, World Bank, MGNREGA, Mission...

21 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

India- European Union Relations

For Prelims: European Union, Indo-Pacific, Foreign Direct Investment, Gulf of Guinea, Intellectual Property Rights, Schengen Area,  EU-India...

20 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

QS World Future Skills Index 2025

Source: IE  Why in News?   India ranks 25th in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, positioning it as a "future skills contender."...

20 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Rise in Donation Through Electoral Trust

For Prelims: Electoral Bonds, Supreme Court (SC),  Association for Democratic Reforms v Union of India case, 2024, Electoral bonds scheme,...

20 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

National Panchayat Awards 2024

Source: PIB  Why in News?  The National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India for...

20 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Centre-State Revenue Dynamics

For Prelims: Capital expenditure, Goods and Services Tax, Gross State Domestic Product, Income tax, Excise Duty , Gati Shakti, Finance Commissions,...

18 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Gravity Energy Storage

Source: DTE  Why in News?  Gravity Energy Storage is emerging as an innovative and cost-effective solution to address a key challenge of...

18 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

UNICEF’s Prospects for Children in 2025 Report

For Prelims: United Nations Children's Fund, World Bank, Digital Public Infrastructure, Integrated Child Development Service, Mission Vatsalya,...

18 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

UPI Transactions Enabled for PPI Holders

Source: TH  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended its regulations to allow full-KYC Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) holders to perform...

18 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

Unlocking India’s Export Potential

This editorial is based on “How To Attract World’s Top Manufacturers” which was published in Times of India on 15/05/2025. The...

17 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions

PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

Source: PIB  Why in News?   The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued operational guidelines for the PM-Surya Ghar...

17 Jan 2025 Government Policies & Interventions