Current Affairs

India to Roll Out New Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB

Context: India is set to introduce the BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, with...

CDSCO Waives Local Clinical Trials for New Drugs Approved in Developed Countries

Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) announced that it will waive local clinical trials for new drugs already...

DRDO Develops Lightest Bullet-Proof Jacket for Enhanced Protection

Context: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a new Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) featuring the lightest Front...

Refugee Rights and the Gendered Nature of Displacement

Context: Armed conflicts, violence, human rights abuses, and persecution have led to the forced displacement of 11.73 crore people worldwide...

UNNATI Scheme 

Context: The Northeastern Region Subsidy Scheme (NERS) section, in collaboration with DPIIT, DoNER, MSME, hosted a successful workshop on the...

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0

Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.   More on...

Resolution for Removal of Indian Vice-President 

Context: Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc are considering submitting a notice for a removal resolution against Vice President Jagdeep...

Elections for Rajya Sabha

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats, scheduled for September 3. The...

Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana

Context: To stay ahead in the biofuels sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the...

Newly Named Indian Ocean Structures

Context: Three underwater structures in the Indian Ocean have been named after historical Indian figures: Ashoka, Chandragupta, and Kalpataru. These...

World Lion Day

Context: Despite the South African government’s decision to phase out and eventually close the lion farming industry, a new study...

World Biofuel Day

Context: Biofuels have gained attention in recent years due to a number of factors, such as rising concerns about climate...

New Line Projects Across Indian Railways

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight projects from the Ministry...

Places in News: New Zealand

Context: The Indian President and New Zealand’s Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on education, trade,...

PM-PRANAM

Context: PM-PRANAM aims to complement efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and...