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Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

Context: The GeM portal achieved a milestone, with procurement of goods and services crossing Rs 1.24 lakh crore in the...

1st Judge from Manipur in Supreme Court

Context: The Supreme Court Collegium has put forward the name of Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, the Chief Justice of the...

Oil Exploration and Production in India

Context: A joint working group ( JWG) has been constituted to improve ease of doing business in the exploration and...

SC liberalises bail conditions on Freedom of Movement

Context: The Supreme Court ruled that courts cannot require accused persons to share their location on Google Maps as a...

Bahlol Khan Lodhi

Context: July 12 is the 535th death anniversary of Bahlol Khan Lodi, the founder of the Lodi Dynasty, who died...

Heat Domes

Context: A severe heatwave has engulfed the entire western United States since last week, affecting nearly 75 million people with...

Qutub Minar

Context: In 2023-24, Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel built by the Delhi Sultanate, surpassed Agra Fort of the Mughal Empire...

Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus

Context: A team of archaeologists from the University of Siena has discovered a 4,000-year-old temple, thought to be the oldest...

India – Austria Relations

Context: India and Austria have agreed to a future-focused “bilateral sustainable economic and technology partnership” following a meeting between Prime...

Tobacco Industry

Context: The Delhi High Court has upheld the Central Government’s decision to require statutory warnings on pan masala packages to...

UN World Population Prospects 2024

Context: India’s population is projected to reach 1.61 billion by 2085, surpassing China’s declining population of 806 million.   More...

Floral Waste Boosting Circular Economy

Context: India’s transition to sustainability and a circular economy emphasises waste-to-wealth initiatives. Utilising composting pits in temples and engaging Temple...

Double Health Budget, Lower Out-of-Pocket Spends

Context: Since 2010, India’s public spending as a percentage of GDP has ranged between 1.12% and 1.35% despite Central budget...

Telecom Equipment sales cross ₹50,000 crore under PLI scheme

Context: Government push via Production linked Incentive (PLI) schemes boosts production, resulting in balanced telecom equipment exports (₹1.49 lakh crore)...

Vulnerable section- Differently-abled individuals

Context: The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to prevent discrimination of differently-abled individuals in visual media and films.   Need...