1. Key Facts About Guyana: A Nation with Rich History and Promising Futurea Context: The recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Guyana marks a historic moment, being the first visit by an Indian leader in over 50 years. …
1. African Penguins: Endangered and Fighting for Survival Context: Listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Global population plummeted to fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs, compared to 42,500 pairs in 1991. At this rate, …
1. G20 Summit in Rio: Key Discussions on Trade, Climate, and Global Inclusion Context: The G20 Summit commenced at Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art Museum, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra …
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: India’s Rising Tuna Export Hub Context: The Union Government has prioritized transforming the Andaman and Nicobar Islands into a central hub for tuna exports, riding on the momentum of a 31.83% increase in India’s tuna …
1. GRAP-4 Restrictions in Delhi: What’s Open, What’s Shut? Context: With Delhi-NCR engulfed in toxic air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-IV (Severe+) measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Why the Need for …
1. Power Transaction From Nepal to Bangladesh Through Indian Grid Context: India, Nepal, and Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone by inaugurating the first trilateral power transaction through the Indian grid. This marks a significant step toward establishing an integrated South …
1. Supreme Court Guidelines to Curb Illegal Demolitions Context: The Supreme Court of India recently issued comprehensive guidelines to curb the illegal demolition of homes and private properties, emphasizing due process and fundamental rights. This action comes in response …
1. Will the End of the SDS Visa Impact Indian Students’ Canadian Dreams? Context: The Canadian government’s decision to discontinue the Study Direct Stream (SDS) visa program has sent shockwaves through the Indian student community, one of the largest contingents …
1. RBI Retains SBI, HDFC, ICICI as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) in 2024 Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has once again classified State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks …
1. New Rules Under Water Act 2024: Penalties and Inquiry Process Simplified Context: The Central Government has notified new rules under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, focusing on streamlining the inquiry process and penalty framework for …