ILO Flags Pakistan’s Gender Pay Gap as Worst
Why in the News ? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its Global Wage Report ranked Pakistan among the worst in South Asia for gender pay disparity. Women earn 34% […]
Govt Plans Equivalence in OBC Creamy Layer Norms
Why in the News ? The Government is working on a proposal to ensure uniformity in creamy layer criteria for OBCs across central/state jobs, PSUs, and universities. This aims to […]
GST 2.0: Reforming India’s Tax Regime for Competitiveness
Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Growth & DevelopmentConstitutional Bodies Why in the News ? On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced GST 2.0, a next-generation reform focused […]
Grassland Invaders Threaten Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Why in News ? A new scientific study has revealed that both native and invasive plant species are altering the riverine ecosystem of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP) in Assam, threatening […]
Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 Seeks Offence Decriminalisation
Why in News ? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. It aims to decriminalise minor offences, amend over […]
RUSSIA TARGETS 2036 FOR VENERA-D VENUS MISSION LAUNCH
Why in News ? Russia has announced plans to launch the Venera-D mission to Venus between 2034 and 2036. The mission will involve a lander, balloon probe, and orbital spacecraft, […]
Hurricane Erin Downgraded but Threatens Caribbean Islands
Why in the News ? Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, rapidly intensified into a Category-5 storm before being downgraded to Category-4 by the US National Hurricane Center […]
Uttarakhand Clears Bill for Minority Educational Institutions
Why in News ? The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, set to be introduced in the Assembly session beginning August 19. The Bill extends benefits […]
INS Tamal Completes Naples Visit Strengthening India-Italy Ties
Why in the News ? The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tamal concluded a port call at Naples, Italy, highlighting strong bilateral defence cooperation. The visit included professional exchanges, PASSEX […]
Ethanol Blending in India: Promise, Pitfalls and the Road Ahead
Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Renewable Energy 2nd ARC Why in the News ? ● India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) five years ahead of […]