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WHO’s Childhood Cancer Medicine Initiative

Context: The Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines is a joint initiative between the World Health Organisation and...

Creating Effective Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

Introduction: Sustainable finance taxonomies play a critical role in integrating environmental and sustainability considerations into financial systems. As of now,...

Appointing Ad-Hoc Judges to Reduce Judicial Backlog

Introduction: The Indian judiciary faces an overwhelming backlog of cases, with over 62 lakh pending cases in High Courts as...

Modi-Trump Summit 2025: Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Shifts

Modi-Trump Summit 2025: Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Shifts

Introduction – Modi-Trump Summit 2025 The February 2025 summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump...

Shakti Semiconductor Chip

Context:  The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has successfully developed...

Abolition of Zamindari System

Context: Kashipur (a village in West Bengal’s Purulia district), home to two small coal mines and a run-down European-style palace...

Budgeting for Gender-Inclusive ‘Viksit Bharat’

Introduction: The Union Budget 2025-26 underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive development and prioritizes the welfare of four key groups:...

Study on Earth’s Inner Core Changes

Context: A groundbreaking study has revealed that Earth’s inner core is undergoing structural changes, challenging the long-held belief that it...

AI Diffusion Framework

Context: The Biden-Harris administration’s Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Diffusion, unveiled in its final week in office, represents a strategic...

NIIF’s $2 Billion Private Credit Fund

Context: The National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is planning to raise a $2 billion private credit fund, marking India’s...

SC to hear Validity of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC) Appointment Law

Context: The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the validity of the 2023 law governing the appointment of...

Concerns Over Amendments to India’s Nuclear Liability Laws

Context: In her Union Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government’s intent to amend the Atomic Energy Act...

Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

Context: The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing petitions advocating for a lifetime ban on convicted individuals from contesting...

India-France Strengthening Ties

Context: In a significant move to deepen bilateral relations, India and France agreed to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, enhance...

Relief Package for Telecom Operators

Context: The Cabinet Secretary is set to make a final decision on a proposal aimed at providing a significant relief...