World Hindi Day 2025
World Hindi Day 2025, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is celebrated on January 10 every year by Hindi enthusiasts…
Rat-hole mining
Rat-hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams, prevalent in Meghalaya. The term “rat hole” refers…
Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a condition in which bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. What…
Cabinet Committees
Cabinet committees are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
PARAM Rudra
PARAM Rudra Supercomputers are developed indigenously by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index highlights that India is among the five countries with the largest population of people living…
Pangolins
Hunting and trade of pangolins are banned in India. However, the recent cases of smuggling have sparked concerns about a…
Manmohan Singh’s contribution to India economy — LPG Reforms
When Manmohan Singh became Finance Minister in 1991, India was on the verge of economic collapse, with foreign exchange reserves…
The Sahel crisis and implications for India
Despite being rich in natural resources, the Sahel region of Africa remains mired in extreme poverty, political instability and warfare….