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India’s Labour Laws and Overwork Culture

India’s labour laws, designed to protect workers, often fall short in practice. Despite regulations capping working hours at 48 per week, many employees face extensive overtime without proper...

January 14, 2025

ICMR Releases National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) 2025

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a draft for the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) 2025. This initiative aims to improve diagnostic services across various...

January 14, 2025

What is Firenado?

A firenado recently captured public attention during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The viral footage showcased a swirling column of flames and smoke, stirring curiosity about this...

January 14, 2025

Controversy Over Voter ID-Aadhaar Linking in Delhi

The political landscape in Delhi has become tumultuous as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchange accusations regarding the manipulation of electoral rolls...

January 14, 2025

First Phase of Bima Sugam to be Launched on Mid-2025

Bima Sugam is a transformative project launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). This initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital platform for insurance...

January 14, 2025

CII’s 10-Point Agenda for Ease of Doing Business

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has revealed a 10-point agenda aimed at enhancing the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India ahead of the 2025-26 Budget. This...

January 14, 2025

Semiconductor Synthesized from Graphene

In February 2024, a remarkable achievement in materials science occurred when a US-China research team synthesised a functional semiconductor from graphene. This breakthrough is set to transform various...

January 14, 2025

World’s First 300 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant

The Nengchu-1 project in Yingcheng, Hubei Province, has marked advancement in China’s energy storage capabilities. This facility is the world’s first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage (CAES) demonstration...

January 14, 2025

Discovery of Carnivorous Plant in Rajasthan

Recently, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan has gained attention for the large presence of the rare carnivorous plant, Utricularia, commonly known as bladderworts. This season marks increase in...

January 14, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 14, 2025

11. Consider the following: Lithium-ion Battery Lead-acid Battery Nickel-metal Hydride Battery Which of the above batteries is known for its high energy density and is commonly used in...

January 14, 2025

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