About The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a strategic initiative announced at the 2023 G20 Summit held in New Delhi to enhance economic integration and connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for …
About In 2024, the Union Cabinet approved a proposal to bolster biotechnology-based manufacturing, called ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing’. To be steered by the Department of Biotechnology, the aim is to have …
Why in the News Gandhi Sagar is the second wildlife reserve, after Kuno National Park, selected to host African cheetahs as India attempts to revive the wild cat’s population. As part of its efforts to prepare the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife …
About Kochi’s backwaters, particularly around Kumbalangi, have become renowned for the captivating phenomenon of bioluminescence, locally known as ‘kavaru’. This natural event is primarily observed between March and May, when certain microorganisms emit a radiant blue glow upon disturbance, creating …
About Mycelium bricks are eco-friendly construction materials made from the fungi mycelium. The fungi is grown on agricultural waste, like straw and sawdust to create a fibrous network that solidifies into a lightweight material, which hardens over time and can …
Background Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. The National Family Health Survey round 5 …
Background and Evolution Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Parliament and State legislature shall be vested in the Election …
Background In 2022, the Reserve Bank of India launched the Digital Rupee or e₹ on a pilot basis. It is part of the broad initiative by the Indian government and the RBI to modernise the financial system and enhance financial …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education refers to the application of AI technologies to enhance the teaching-learning experience. With India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisioning a tech-driven educational transformation, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to enable personalized learning, …