The Supreme Court of India plays a very important role in resolving interstate water disputes, primarily guided by Articles 131 and 262 of the Constitution. Its authority and...
Groundwater depletion in India is a pressing issue driven by a multitude of factors. Some of the primary causes and their socio-economic implications are as follows: Over-extraction for...
The Lok Sabha recently debated the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Goa Assembly Bill, 2024. Opposition MPs expressed concerns regarding the delayed 2021 Census...
India’s electronic waste increased from 1.01 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2019-20 to 1.751 million MT in 2023-24. This represents a 72.54% growth, largely due to the rising...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme, which aims to provide housing for impoverished families in rural areas. The scheme is particularly...
India has recently conducted its inaugural analog space mission, Hab-1, in the mountainous region of Ladakh, aims to simulate space conditions to prepare astronauts for future missions. The...
1. Which Indian temple won ‘Sword of Honour’ award for safety excellence? [A] Ram Temple, Ayodhya[B] Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi[C] Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura[D] Maa Vindhyavasini Temple, Mirzapur...
In December 2024, MIT scientists introduced Boltz-1, an innovative open-source AI model, that aims to enhance biomedical research and drug development. Boltz-1 matches the performance of AlphaFold3, a...
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently implemented several initiatives aimed at improving the taxpayer experience and enhancing transparency. These changes reflect the government’s...
India has made strides in the global smartphone market and has risen from 23rd to 3rd place in smartphone exports since 2019. In November 2024, India’s smartphone exports...