1. Easing Restrictions to Bolster Indo-US Nuclear Partnership Context: The United States has recently announced the removal of restrictions on several key Indian nuclear entities, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR), and Indian …
1. Tamil Nadu Announces $1 Million Prize to Decode Indus Valley Script Context: The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has unveiled a $1 million reward for experts and organizations that successfully decipher the ancient script of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC). …
1. Chhattisgarh: Pioneering Green GDP by Linking Forest Ecosystems Context: Chhattisgarh has set a national precedent by becoming the first state in India to incorporate forest ecosystem services into its Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). This innovative move underscores …
1. Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+): 2023-24 Report Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released its latest UDISE+ report, revealing a significant decline in student enrolment by over 1 crore in the academic year 2023-24, compared …
1. Centre Revamps Prison Manual to Combat Caste-Based Inequality Context: The Union Home Ministry has amended the Model Prison Manual (2016) and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act (2023) to eliminate caste-based discrimination in Indian prisons.The move addresses concerns …
1. One Nation One Subscription (ONOS): Revolutionizing India’s Research Landscape Context: The One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative is a groundbreaking effort designed to democratize access to global academic and research materials in India. It aligns with the aspirations of …
1. Green Steel Mission: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Steel Industry Context: The Indian government has introduced the Green Steel Mission, a comprehensive initiative with a budget of ₹15,000 crore, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the steel industry …
1. India’s Diplomatic Engagements: A Strategic Overview Context: 2024 witnessed a flurry of incoming and outgoing high-level visits, with India focusing on addressing global insecurity and regional shocks, particularly in its neighborhood. Key Highlights of External Relations: Challenges India Faced …
1. RBI’s FREE-AI Committee: A Step Towards Ethical AI in Finance Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a specialized committee named FREE-AI to develop a comprehensive framework for the responsible and ethical implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) …
1. India’s Deep Ocean Exploration Mission: A Vision for 2026 Context: India is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey into the depths of the ocean with its ambitious Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), aiming to send a human into the …