India announced the resumption of border trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. Nepal objected strongly, claiming the area as its territory. India rejected Nepal’s objections...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently announced the Shramashree scheme. It aims to support migrant workers returning to the State after facing harassment elsewhere. The scheme offers...
The problem of child stunting in India remains public health challenge. Despite the launch of the POSHAN Abhiyaan in 2018 aiming to reduce stunting by 2% points annually,...
Mumbai experienced relentless heavy rains for four consecutive days in August 2025. The city recorded over 800 mm of rainfall, exceeding its monthly average by a large margin....
India’s urban landscape is evolving rapidly. The 2027 Census is expected to show over 60 per cent of the population living in urban areas, up from 31 per...
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, has recently stirred intense debate in the Indian Parliament. Amid uproar in the Lok Sabha, the Bill was referred...
India recently completed eight years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). This milestone offers an opportunity to review its impact, particularly on tobacco taxation. GST has been...
The Indian Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill in August 2025. This legislation aims to boost the mining sector by promoting transparency, enhancing...
1. Vihar Lake, that was recently seen in news, is located in which city? [A] Mumbai[B] Hyderabad[C] Bhopal[D] Chennai Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Mumbai] Notes:Heavy rains in...
The 2025 survey by the Forest Department reveals rise in saltwater crocodile numbers in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR). The increase is most notable in the hatchling category,...