Context: Recently, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs participated in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 in Manila, Philippines. Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster
Context: The Supreme Court, in a landmark 4:1 majority ruling, upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, of 1955. Key Highlights of the Ruling Historical Background Why is the cut-off
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has notified Scheme Guidelines for the implementation of ‘Innovative Projects’ component under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. 'Innovative Projects’ Component
Context: Recently, India and the United States concluded a $3.5 bn deal to procure 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for the Indian armed forces. More
Context: Recently, the Union Education Minister announced the establishment of three Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs) focused on healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities. More on the News About the Centres
Context: Pakistan recently hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG). More on the News • The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council
Context: Recently, retail inflation surged to a nine-month high of 5.49% in September, a significant increase from 3.65% in August. More on the News: Key Insights of NSO Report: • Food Inflation
Context: Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched its Europa Clipper mission to explore the potential for life on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. More on the News About the Europa Clipper Mission Mission
Context: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR). More on the News
Context: Recently, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued guidelines to regulate misleading environmental claims and combat greenwashing. More in the News: What is Greenwashing (or green sheen)? Key Features of the Guidelines: