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Cephalopod Intelligence

Context: Many countries and organisations are beginning to adopt animal welfare guidelines for cephalopods, acknowledging their complex sensory systems and...

From Waste to Energy to Pollution 

Context: Delhi continues to hold the grim title of India’s most polluted city as of December 20, with air pollution...

MGNREGA Wages vs Inflation

Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has criticised the central government for its inability to...

Dark Matter Particles

Context: For decades, scientists believed dark matter particles were at least 10^-31 the mass of a proton. In May 2024,...

PM E-DRIVE Scheme

Context: Four major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have expressed interest in developing electric ambulances (e-ambulances) under the Prime Minister Electric...

Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya

Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, born on 24 November 1880 in Gundugolanu village, Andhra Pradesh, was a prominent figure in India’s struggle...

India’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities

Context: The year 2024 marked a significant chapter for the Indian Navy, beginning with Operation Sankalp’s expansion from the Strait...

Multilateral Cooperation in India-Russia Ties:A Decadal Review of BRICS and SCO

Context: BRICS and SCO are crucial non-Western platforms for India and Russia, reflecting shifts in their foreign policies. Both organisations...

India’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities

Context: The year 2024 marked a significant chapter for the Indian Navy, beginning with Operation Sankalp’s expansion from the Strait...

Militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet

Context: Starlink, a satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, aims to provide high-speed internet access globally through a constellation of...

The Unintended Fallout of the Arab Spring and U.S.-Backed Regime Changes

The Unintended Fallout of the Arab Spring and U.S.-Backed Regime Changes

The Unintended Fallout of the Arab. The Arab Spring, which began in 2011, was hailed as a powerful movement for...

Breaking Free from China’s Shackles on Critical Minerals

Breaking Free from China’s Shackles on Critical Minerals

Critical Minerals. Imagine your phone, a solar panel, or even an electric car. What do they all have in common?...

India-Kuwait Relations: Modernizing the Agenda for Ancient Ties

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait in 2024 marked a significant milestone in India-Kuwait relations. This visit, the...

Higher Capex Loans

Context: During the pre-budget session, states demanded higher capex loans from the centre towards the state. About: During FY2020-21, the...

SC Sets Aside NCDRC Order on Credit Card Interest Charges

Context: The Supreme Court of India overturned a 2008 order by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which had...