Context: Malaysia recently tweaked its earlier proposal of sending critically endangered orangutans as gifts to palm oil-purchasing countries. More on the news: What is Orangutan Diplomacy? Orangutans: In November 2017,
Context: Recently, NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the US government, organized a pivotal two-day workshop on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in New Delhi. Key Highlights of the Workshop: What is CCUS? How does CCUS
Context: Conservation evades the depleting Mettukurinji flower of Western Ghats despite its beauty and significance. More on the News: Western Ghats The Western Ghats comprise a mountain range running parallel to India’s
Context: A recent collaborative effort between the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, India, and Pennsylvania State University, USA, has yielded a groundbreaking advancement in plant genome editing. More on the News: Key
Context: Recently, India and the USA held discussions on advancements in bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. More on the news Key areas of the discussions: India-US Energy relations In
Context: India is preparing to implement the BPaLM regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) following the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation nearly two years ago. More on the news: What is
Context: Recently, the 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India Africa Business Conclave was hosted in New Delhi. Key highlights of the conclave Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) CII’s Mission:
Context: The Supreme Court (SC) refused to grant an aged couple’s plea to allow “euthanasia” for their son, who has been lying in a coma at home for 11 years.
Context: The Prime Minister of India calls for a new ‘Secular’ Civil Code in his Independence Day speech. More on the news Secular Civil Code (SCC) India's UCC Implementation Constituent
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a framework for the recognition of self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in financial markets. More on the news What is an SRO? Definition: A self-regulatory organization