World Hindi Day 2025
World Hindi Day 2025, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is celebrated on January 10 every year by Hindi enthusiasts worldwide.
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Rat-hole mining
Rat-hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams, prevalent in Meghalaya. The term “rat hole” refers to the narrow pits dug into the ground.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a condition in which bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.
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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 is Section 6A?
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Cabinet Committees
Cabinet committees are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation.
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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 in poverty.
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Pangolins
Hunting and trade of pangolins are banned in India. However, the recent cases of smuggling have sparked concerns about a resurgence in the illicit trade. So why is the conservation of pangolins important, and what is their conservation status? Pangolins Globally there are eight pangolin species, four each in Africa and Asia. India is home
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 sufficient to cover only a few weeks of essential imports. Faced with one of the most serious economic challenges in independent India, Singh decided to introduce economic reforms in 1991, focused on liberalisation, privatisation, and
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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. What are the broader implications of military coups for regional and global stability, and more specifically, for India? The Sahel region of Africa possesses vast energy and mineral resources, but the majority of its population
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