The Government of India has announced borrowing plan for the first half of the financial year 2025-26. The plan involves raising ₹8 trillion from the market, constituting 54%...
Recently, the Supreme Court of India mandated the establishment of dedicated cells to expedite the processing of mercy petitions from death row convicts. This directive arose from concerns...
The second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Colombia, concluded recently in Cartagena. This event sought...
The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme is an initiative funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Launched to enhance India’s logistics infrastructure, the programme aims...
On March 28, 2025, the Union Cabinet of India approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. This initiative is backed by a substantial budget of ₹22,919 crore. The scheme...
Recently, a new species of snakehead fish was identified in Meghalaya. Named Channa nachi, this species marks the rich biodiversity of the region’s freshwater ecosystems. The fish was...
1. In the context of ancient civilizations, consider the following statements: The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems. The Minoan civilization...
1. Which state government has launched AI-powered chatbot ‘Sarathi’ for easy access to government documents? [A] Haryana[B] Rajasthan[C] Gujarat[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Haryana] Notes:Haryana government...
Recently, amendments to the taxation framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) were proposed in the Finance Bill. These changes aim to clarify the tax treatment of securities held...
The availability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and flunixin poses risk to avian scavengers in South America. A recent study found a widespread registration of these...
