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China’s Marriage Rates Hit Record Low  Context: Despite numerous government initiatives, China witnessed a historic decline in marriages last year,...

Hottest January 2025

Context: January 2025 was the hottest January on record, with the global average surface air temperature 1.75°C above the pre-industrial...

India’s opportunity for Mineral Diplomacy under Trump Tariff Disruption 

Context: The US has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports under national security concerns. These tariffs have affected global...

Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings

Context: In a recent intervention during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the...

Controversy Surrounding USAID: Humanitarian or Political Interference?

Controversy Surrounding USAID: Humanitarian or Political Interference?

Introduction The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was established in 1961 as a key instrument of American foreign...

India’s Stonehenge

Context: Stonehenge, one of the world’s most renowned prehistoric monuments, continues to attract global attention, with over 1.3 million visitors...

India to Inaugurate EFTA Desk

Context: In a move to bolster economic collaboration, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry along with high-ranking officials from...

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India: A Complex Legal and Social Issue

Context: Retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the head of a five-member panel tasked with...

5G Spectrum Auction in 37-40 GHz Band

Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has approved the auction of 5G spectrum in the 37-40 GHz band,...

Centre’s Dividend Receipts from CPSEs

Context: The Central Government’s dividend receipts from Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other investments have reached ₹50,000 crore, fulfilling...

India’s Forgotten Megaliths: A Journey Through Time

India’s Forgotten Megaliths: A Journey Through Time

Introduction All over the world, large stone monuments, or megaliths, have fascinated historians and archaeologists. Stonehenge in England, dating back...

University of Surrey to Open India Campus

Context: The University of Surrey, ranked among the top 300 higher education institutions globally, is set to establish its India...

Species in News: Marsh Crocodiles

Context: The two-day-long crocodile count in the Vishwamitri river wrapped up on February 6, 2025, with teams from the GEER...

Drug Regulatory Index

Context: The Union government is developing a Drug Regulatory Index to assess states and UTs on their ability to enforce...

Medical Device Safety

Context: The health ministry is setting up an expert committee to monitor medical devices for adverse effects and improve patient...