The Supreme Court of India recently rejected a writ petition that sought directives for implementing policies for menstrual leave to women in India. The petitioner had sought provisions for menstrual leave to be included under the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961. The Court emphasized that the issue of menstrual leaves is the policy matter of the… Continue reading Menstrual leaves- Demand and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
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Late Blight Disease
Source- This post on the Late Blight Disease has been created based on the article ” CPRI issues advisory as late blight disease threatens potato crops” published in the “Hindustan Times” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CPRI issued an advisory related to late blight disease threatening potato crops. About Late Blight… Continue reading Late Blight Disease
National Quantum Mission- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The launch of National Quantum Mission in 2023, put India among the top six leading nations involved in the research and development in quantum technologies. The National Quantum Mission worth Rs. 6,003.65 crore, is planned during 2023-2031. The mission aims to strengthen India’s research and development in the quantum arena. However, the mission also faces… Continue reading National Quantum Mission- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia
Source- This post on the Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia has been created based on the article “Two stealth frigates being built in Russia set to be delivered soon” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The two stealth frigates being built in Russia for the Indian Navy… Continue reading Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia
Status of India’s Merchandise and Services Export
Source: The post on “Status of India’s Merchandise and Services Export” has been created, based on the article “Imports continue to outpace growing exports; trade deficit widens by 9.4%” published in “The Hindu” on 16th July 2024 Why in news? The Commerce Ministry has reported that India’s merchandise exports has grown for the third consecutive… Continue reading Status of India’s Merchandise and Services Export
Valorization of Dredged Sediments
Source-This post on Valorization of Dredged Sediments has been created based on the article “MoPSW Approves Research Proposal on “Valorization of Dredged Sediments” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has recently approved a research project on Valorization of Dredged Sediments, funded at ₹46,47,380.… Continue reading Valorization of Dredged Sediments
NITI GearShift Challenge
Source-This post on NITI GearShift Challenge has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog, along with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has launched the… Continue reading NITI GearShift Challenge
Patriot Air Defence System
Source-This post on Patriot Air Defence System has been created based on the article “U.S., allies announce additional air defence systems for Ukraine” published in “The Hindu” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The United States and its allies will send Ukraine five more air defence systems, including Patriot missile batteries and components.… Continue reading Patriot Air Defence System
India-Austria Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the India-Austria relations has assumed significance with the visit of the Indian PM to the European Country. The recent visit of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Vienna was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria since June 1983, when Indira Gandhi travelled to the country. This was the Prime Minister’s first visit… Continue reading India-Austria Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed
Source- This post on the Why Europe’s late stone age population crashedhas been created based on the article “Plague: Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study titled “Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers,” published in the journal… Continue reading Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed
