दक्षिण भारत में प्रजनन दर में गिरावट और बढ़ती उम्र की आबादी को लेकर चिंताएँ उभर रही हैं। हाल ही में, आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री एन चंद्रबाबू नायडू ने घोषणा की कि उनकी सरकार परिवारों को अधिक बच्चे पैदा करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए एक कानून पर काम कर रही है। दक्षिणी राज्यों… Continue reading दक्षिण भारत में वृद्ध होती जनसंख्या : चिंताएं और आगे का रास्ता- बिंदुवार व्याख्या
RBI eyes US, EU links before CBDC rollout
News: The Reserve Bank of India, currently running a pilot for country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), is looking to collaborate with the US and the European Union before deciding on a full-scale roll out of the digital rupee in the coming years. 1. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): It is a legal tender issued… Continue reading RBI eyes US, EU links before CBDC rollout
How policies shape high-performance building standards and climate goals
News: Governments are trying to adopt high-performance buildings through initiatives like National Action Plan on Climate Change, The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC). 1. High Performance Building (HPBs): They are structures that are designed to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, minimise energy and water use, and cut operational costs using climate adaptive designs. 2. Some of the… Continue reading How policies shape high-performance building standards and climate goals
NATO Chief: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict
News: NATO Chief said that if North Korea were to send troops to Ukraine to fight on Russia’s behalf, then it would significantly escalate the conflict. 1. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is a Western political and military alliance founded in 1949, with 12 founding members. 2. It was established by the signing of the Washington… Continue reading NATO Chief: North Korea sending troops to Ukraine would escalate conflict
Z-Morh Tunnel Project in Kashmir
Source: This post on Z-Morh Tunnel Project in Kashmir has been created based on the article “What is the Z-Morh project in Kashmir, where 7 were killed by militants?” published in Indian express on 22nd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, seven workers from APCO Infratech, involved in constructing the Z-Morh tunnel, were killed by… Continue reading Z-Morh Tunnel Project in Kashmir
C. elegans worm
Source: This post on World Bank Report Highlights Poverty and Climate Challenges has been created based on the article “Extreme weather obstacle to an equitable world, as 3.53 billion people continue to live in poverty” published in Down to Earth on 21st October 2024. Why in news? Sydney Brenner who is a pioneer of C. elegans research, won the first… Continue reading C. elegans worm
Secularism is a core point of the Constitution: SC
News: Yesterday, the Supreme Court said that secularism is an indelible and core part of the basic structure of the constitution. 1. Secularism: It is a philosophical principle that separates religion from other realms of human existence. 2. In Indian context, a positive conception of secularism is followed, where equal respect is given to all… Continue reading Secularism is a core point of the Constitution: SC
Advance Reservation Period (ARP)
Source: This post on Advance Reservation Period (ARP) has been created based on the article “On Railways decision to shrink advance booking period” published in The hindu on 22nd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Indian Railways has taken the significant step of shortening the Advance Reservation Period (ARP), reducing the window for booking tickets… Continue reading Advance Reservation Period (ARP)
Supreme Court Declares Secularism as a Core Part of the Constitution
Source: This post on Supreme Court Declares Secularism as a Core Part of the Constitution has been created based on the article “Secularism is a core part of the Constitution: SC” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2024. Why in news? Recently, SC gave judgement with regard to secularism. This observation was made during… Continue reading Supreme Court Declares Secularism as a Core Part of the Constitution
India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions
News: India and China have made significant headway in resolution of the military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides have agreed to restore patrolling rights to each in the Depsang Plains and Demchok region. 1. Line of Actual Control is a demarcation line that separates India-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory. 2.… Continue reading India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions
