Impact Of Declining Fertility Rates In India
According to a Lancet study, by 2050, one in five Indians will be a senior citizen, with fewer younger individuals to provide care. This projection… Read More »Impact Of Declining Fertility Rates In India
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Important facts for UPSC prelims from The Hindu, The Indian Express, Press Information Bureau, Down To Earth, ORF and other important news sources.
MIRV: India’s Advancement In Missile Technology
In a significant development, India has marked its presence among the elite group of nations with the capability to deploy Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles… Read More »MIRV: India’s Advancement In Missile Technology
Human Development Report 2023-24
The 2023/24 Human Development Report, titled ‘Breaking the gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarised world,’ released on March 13, underscores the pressing need to address… Read More »Human Development Report 2023-24
Unlocking Opportunities: India’s New Trade Agreement With EFTA
India recently finalised a significant free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. This development marks a… Read More »Unlocking Opportunities: India’s New Trade Agreement With EFTA
Launch Of INS Jatayu Marks Strategic Advancement In Lakshadweep Islands
The recent launch of INS Jatayu by the Indian Navy at Minicoy island signals a significant strategic advancement in the Lakshadweep islands. This move, coupled… Read More »Launch Of INS Jatayu Marks Strategic Advancement In Lakshadweep Islands
MethaneSAT: A Game Changer In Tracking Methane Emissions
Source: Meet MethaneSAT, a satellite which will ‘name and shame’ methane emitters, The Indian Express, March 5, 2024 In a significant step towards tackling global… Read More »MethaneSAT: A Game Changer In Tracking Methane Emissions
Global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2024
India has made a significant contribution to the Global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2024, documenting over 1,000 species and ranking second in the number… Read More »Global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2024
Indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
On March 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a significant step in India’s nuclear power journey by commencing the core-loading process of the indigenous Prototype… Read More »Indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
New GI Tags For India’s Artisanal Heritage
India’s rich tapestry of traditional crafts and unique local products continues to receive formal recognition, enhancing both their domestic and international prestige. Recently, several products… Read More »New GI Tags For India’s Artisanal Heritage
Opposition In Mizoram And Nagaland Against India-Myanmar Border Fencing
Source: The resolutions against Centre’s border plan (The Hindu, March 3, 2024) In recent developments, the Mizoram and Nagaland Assemblies have voiced their opposition to… Read More »Opposition In Mizoram And Nagaland Against India-Myanmar Border Fencing