Context: Andhra Pradesh becomes the second state after Bihar to take up the Caste Census. What is the Caste Survey? A caste census is a government population survey that records people's caste or
Context: Buoyant by the Central Government’s allocation of over 3 per cent of GDP, exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore for capital expenditure in the Budget of 2023-24, there has been
Context: The President of India has recently given his assent to the Post Office Bill, 2023, which is set to replace the long-standing Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Need:
Context: A recent book, Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles authored by Malemleima Ningombi and Harisha has looked into the diets of Soligas and Yeravas communities. About Soligas Community About Yeravas
Context A new species of Silverline butterfly has been identified in Karnataka’s Bramhagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodagu by a team of scientists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR) in
Context During his two-day Iran visit, Jaishankar met President Ebrahim Raisi, conveyed PM Modi's greetings, and sought guidance on “further development of ties” between the two nations. About India-Iran Relation Historical and
Context The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Cape Verde, as malaria-free, making it the third country in the African region to achieve this status. About WHO Malaria Symptoms: Global Malaria Distribution:
Context The Delhi Declaration during India’s G20 presidency saw a commitment to strengthen the global health architecture by building more resilient, equitable, sustainable and inclusive health systems. About One Health
Current Context A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland for the second time in less than a month. About Residents of Grindavik were previously evacuated from their homes in November 2023. History
Context According to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report, global inflation is estimated to have dropped to 5.7% in 2023 and is projected to further decrease to 3.9% in 2024. About