India’s Mass Unemployment
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The 2024 Budget announced five major employment schemes under the Employment Linked Initiative scheme, with a ₹2 lakh crore...
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Economy
Geography
Places in News: Poland
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Poland marks the first visit by an Indian leader to the country...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Brown Bears
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Sweden plans to kill 486 brown bears starting August 21, 2024, as part of a controversial licensed trophy hunting...
History
Warren Hastings
22 August 2024 | The Study IASWarren Hastings was a pivotal figure in the history of British colonial rule in India, serving as the first Governor-General...
Science and Technology
Blood-based tests for Cancer Screening
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an early stage, which...
Economy
Remittances
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outward foreign exchange remittances by resident Indians dropped by...
Social Issues
Manual Scavenging
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recently held a meaningful discussion on manual scavenging through its Policy and...
Geography
Waterspout: The Phenomenon Behind the Sicily Yacht Tragedy
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent maritime tragedy off the coast of Sicily has brought attention to a rare and powerful weather phenomenon...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Deforestation Intensifies Climate Impact
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study has revealed the severe consequences of deforestation on Africa’s tropical montane forests, showing that tree loss...
Science and Technology
Breakthrough in Quantum Microprocessor Chips
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have created the world’s first quantum microprocessor chip designed for simulating large...
International Relations
India- Japan 2+2 Dialogue
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, during their third 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi, India and Japan agreed to update the 2008 Joint...
Geography
Major Landslide Destroys Teesta Dam’s Power Station
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A severe landslide in Sikkim has devastated the Teesta-V hydropower station, operated by NHPC Limited. More on News:...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
The Arctic’s ‘Giant Mercury Bomb’: A Looming Threat to the Food Chain
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Scientists have discovered that the melting Arctic permafrost releases harmful mercury into the water, which could impact the food...
International Relations
India – Malaysia Relations
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to India, both countries agreed to elevate their relationship to a...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Elections and Climate Change
22 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Climate activists have praised Kamala Harris’s decision to select Tim Walz as her running mate because of his strong...
