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UN Unveils Global Principles to Combat Misinformation and Hate Speech Online

Context: The United Nations Secretary-General recently introduced the Global Principles for Information Integrity. A comprehensive framework aimed at addressing the...

Places in News: Paraguay

Context: Paraguay becomes 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).  About Paraguay Location: Landlocked country in Central South...

 SEBI Eases ‘Trading Plans’ Framework for Company Insiders

Context: Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) eases the ‘trading plans’ framework for insiders of companies.    More on News: ...

Progress Towards Global Trans Fat Elimination: A 5-Year Milestone Report

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently published a milestone report that assesses progress made over the past five...

Global Navigation Satellite System based Electronic Toll Collection (GNSS-ETC)

Context: The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways discussed the use of the Global Navigation Satellite System based Electronic...

Two bio-geographic hotspots in India yield two new plant species

Context: “Dendrophthoe longensis discovered in Long Islands of middle Andamans and Petrocosmea arunachalense found in a cave in West Kameng...

Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP)

Context: South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was inaugurated by the Environment Minister at the Bannerghatta Biological...

K-Shaped Recovery and Inflation Dynamics

Context: Uneven K-shaped recovery in India is driving inflation patterns, with food and rural prices rising faster than other goods...

Coal Mining Linked to Respiratory and Skin Diseases

Context: A survey by the National Foundation for India (NFI) has linked prolonged exposure to coal mining pollutants with widespread...

Water Stress in Maharashtra: Challenges, Disparities, and Sustainable Solutions

Context: Maharashtra declared drought in various parts of the state, notably affecting Marathwada where rainfall was less than 75% of...

India’s Rooftop Solar Potential

Context: India’s rooftop solar (RTS) sector is gaining significant attention due to its potential to revolutionise the country’s energy landscape....

Custodial Death

Context : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Odisha government , regarding  the alleged death...

India Hosts ISO Council Meeting 2024

Context: India is hosting a global event in the sugar sector ‘ISO Council Meeting’ in New Delhi. Delegates from more...

eSakhsya App

Context: Ahead of the rollout of new criminal laws on July 1, the Home Ministry tests the eSakhsya App.  ...

Mirage 2000

Context: Qatar and India discuss selling Mirage 2000 fighters to the Indian Air Force, boosting its combat strength as legacy...