Kurukshetra Summary : January 2024
Kurukshetra Summary : January 2024 Chapter 1. Redefining Rural Landscapes: Startups Paving the Way for Inclusive Development India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally with over 1 lakh registered…
Economic Survey
Recently, the Ministry of Finance released a report titled “Indian Economy – A Review” as Economic Survey was not be released at this time. The report ‘Indian Economy – A…
Budget Session begins and suspension of Opposition MPs revoked
Why in news? On the eve of Parliament’s Budget Session, the suspension of 14 Opposition MPs — 11 from Rajya Sabha and three from Lok Sabha — was revoked. This…
The Report on the Status of Snow Leopards in India
Why in News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the report on the Status of Snow Leopards in India during the National Board for Wildlife meeting…
Corruption Index: India Ranks 93 among 180 Nations
Why in the News? According to a Transparency International report, India ranked 93 out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2023. What’s in Today’s Article? Corruption Perception…
Indian Stamp Bill 2023
Why in news? The Centre has proposed repealing the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and bringing in a new law for the stamp duty regime in the country. In this context,…
Alzheimer’s Disease
As per a recent study, rare medical accidents can lead to the transmission of Alzheimer’s from one human to another. About Alzheimer’s Disease: It is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in…
New kangaroo lizard species
Recently, scientists have discovered a new kangaroo lizard species from the Western Ghats. About New kangaroo lizard species: Researchers named the new, scaly reptiles after the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally…
Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023
India’s rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 has slipped to 93 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39. About Corruption Perception Index (CPI): It is an annual…
H-1B Visa
The U.S. State Department recently launched a program to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically. About H-1B Visa: It is a non-immigrant visathat allows US companies to employ foreign…
Shumang Leela
The artists of Shumang Leela are bearing the brunt of the enduring ethnic violence in Manipur which is also jeopardising the vibrant cultural fabric of the state. About Shumang Leela:…
Snow Leopard
The first scientific survey of the snow leopard in India shows the country is home to 718 of the elusive cats, the government said recently. About Snow Leopard: It is…
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park (ENP), the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr, will soon be closed for the calving season of the species. About Eravikulam National Park: Location: It is located…
Bharat 5G Portal
Recently, the Secretary, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched the “Bharat 5G Portal- an integrated portal” on the sidelines of ‘Bharat Telecom 2024’. About Bharat 5G…
Yojana Summary : January 2024
Yojana Summary : January 2024 Chapter 1 : The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 Conception and Development The ministries in the Centre and the States/UTs have been trying…
Generative AI
A new report predicts that Generative AI (genAI) is poised to become a $100 billion industry by 2026. About Generative AI: Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a form…
Mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF)
Researchers recently discovered a previously unidentified protein named mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF) with antioxidant properties produced by Coxiella burnetii, a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium. About Mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF):…
INS Sumitra
The Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra recently rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. About INS Sumitra: It is the fourth and last…
AISHE 2021-22
All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) 2021–22 was made public on January 25, 2024. Initiated in – 2011. Aim – To give complete picture of Higher Education in the country. 3 Categories – Universities, Colleges…
Lab Grown Fish
Recently, MoU was signed for CMFRI-Neat Meatt public private partnership project to accelerate development of lab grown fish meat. Mark Post, the Dutch pharmacologist was the 1st to present a proof…