The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about disruptions to health services due to reductions in official development assistance (ODA) for health. The cuts threaten health systems,...
With cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s funding, local initiatives are gaining prominence. The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) stands out as important financial mechanism aimed at...
Recently, the Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce...
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these...
The Government of India has recently launched the ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’. This initiative aims to assist stakeholders in navigating the complexities of international trade amidst changing...
Recently, a study revealed that plant leaves can absorb microplastics and nanoplastics directly from the air. This discovery marks the potential for these particles to enter the food...
6061. Consider the following statements: The “Big Four” venomous snakes in India have established commercial antivenoms. The absence of species-specific antivenoms for pit vipers poses a major healthcare...
Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a shift to ENSO-neutral conditions in the tropical Pacific. This transition follows the end of a mild La Niña...
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently introduced the BM-04, a next-generation short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), at a defence exhibition in Hyderabad. This missile is designed to...
