Delhi Assembly Launches e-Vidhan Paperless System
Why in the News ? Delhi Assembly will hold its first-ever paperless session under the e-Vidhan system, part of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) portal, from August 4 to 8, […]
New Bird Flu Outbreaks Hit Western Cape Region
Why in the News? New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in South Africa’s Western Cape and nearby provinces. Authorities urge caution to prevent spread, […]
India Launches India-UN Projects Supporting Global South
Why in the News? India has launched four development projects under the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative to aid countries in the Global South achieve Sustainable Development Goals. This move […]
Arya Samaj Marriages Face Legal and Judicial Scrutiny
Why in the News? Arya Samaj marriages are under the scanner as courts, including the Allahabad High Court and Madhya Pradesh High Court, flagged concerns over unlawful conversions, underage marriages, […]
Can China’s New Childcare Subsidy Raise Fertility?
Why in the News ? China has announced a nationwide childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan annually for each child under three. This new plan aims to reverse declining fertility rates, […]
Supreme Court Flags Ecological Crisis in Himachal Pradesh
Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the escalating environmental crisis in Himachal Pradesh, blaming unscientific construction, tourism pressure, and human apathy for […]
India’s Economic Health amid Global Comparison Debate
Why in the News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump labelled India’s economy as “dead,” sparking debate. Despite being the fastest-growing major economy, India faces internal challenges in growth quality, manufacturing, […]
Swaminathan Birth Centenary Conference to Honour Legacy
Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day science conference on August 7 to mark the birth centenary of M.S. Swaminathan, organized by MSSRF in New […]
Indigenous Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate Delivered
Why in the News? The Indian Navy received Himgiri, an advanced guided-missile frigate built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) under Project 17A, marking a significant step towards […]
Bangladesh’s First MPI Reveals Child Poverty Crisis
Why in the News? Bangladesh released its first National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), showing that children face significantly higher poverty than adults. The report, supported by UNICEF and the EU, […]