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Endosulfan
In News Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice on a petition seeking contempt action against Kerala for not disbursing ?5 lakh each as compensation to the victims of endosulfan pesticide exposure. About Endosulfan Endosulfan is a pesticide. It is a cream- to brown-coloured solid that may appear in the form of crystals or flakes. It […]
PM-DevINE Scheme
In News Recently, the Union Minister of Development of the North East Region, Tourism and Culture highlighted the importance of PM-DevINE. About PM Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) has been launched for the development of infrastructure and social development projects with an initial allocation of Rs 1500 Crore. The Scheme will be implemented […]
Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court said the government’s move to bring Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 merely days after the court struck down an identical law, may amount to dishonouring its judgment. About Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 replaces a similar Ordinance promulgated in April 2021 that sought to dissolve eight […]
Russian Aggression on Ukraine
In News Russia’s decision to launch an invasion of Ukraine caught much of the world by surprise. Background of the conflict The annexation of Crimea in 2014 by Russia, following the removal of the President, was the first major military flare-up in the Russo-Ukrainian relations. The Crimean annexation by Russia was met with imposition of […]
Sustainable Cities India Program
In News Recently, the World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs signed a MoU to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’. About The aim of the Collaboration is to create an enabling environment for cities to generate decarbonization solutions across the energy, transport, and the built environment sectors. This […]
Golan Heights
In News Israel fired several surface-to-surface missiles toward Syrian military positions in the country’s south causing material damage. Golan Heights (Golan Plateau) About: Golan Heights refers to the border region captured from Syria by Israel during the Six-Day Middle-East War of 1967. This region includes the western two-thirds of the geological Golan Heights and the […]
Ex Cobra Warrior 22
In Context Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22′ at Waddington, the UK from 06 to 27 March 2022. About ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the exercise along with fighter aircraft of the UK and other leading Air Forces. […]
Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
In News Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia after Russia announced that it will recognise the independence of eastern Ukraine’s separatist republics, Donetsk and Lugansk territories. About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Nord Stream is the 1,200 km subsea export gas pipeline that runs […]
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
In News February 24th is the third anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. PM Kisan About: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme. Launch: The scheme was launched on 24th of February 2019 (made effective from December 2018) to […]
Editorial Analysis
- Aravalli Ecosystem: Supreme Court’s Impact on Definition
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
