Sri Lankan Civil War The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a militant separatist organization, and the Sri Lankan government engaged in an armed war between 1983 and 2009 that was known as the Sri Lankan Civil War. The dominant Sinhalese group, which controlled the […]
Exports dip in the face of global uncertainity Context: The government is playing it safe by not declaring a specific target for outbound shipments this year and is likely to choose a variety of scenario-based targets in its place. This is due to the fact […]
Mission Vatsalya Scheme Context: Ministry of Women and Child development launches a revolutionary initiative that marks a pivotal moment in the area of child welfare and empowerment. About: Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a holistic approach towards child welfare that recognizes the well-being of a child […]
Monsoon’s uneven progress may increase food inflation Context: The southern peninsula, Deccan Plateau, and the eastern region continue to experience a below-normal monsoon, and kharif sowing for crops like rice and pulses remains lower than last year, risking faster food price inflation. This is despite […]
A Record 93% DPT3 Immunisation Coverage in 2022: WHO Context The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the coverage rate for DPT3, or the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus vaccine, reached an all-time high of 93% in India in 2022, surpassing the previous […]
TNA categorically rejects Ranil’s offer of devolution Context Ranil Wickremasinghe’s pledge to execute the 13th Amendment without granting police powers was “categorically rejected” on Tuesday by the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), who referred to it as “another hollow promise”. What is the background behind the […]
A Fascinating Fusion of Rock Art in A.P.’s Rudragiri Context The remarkable fusion of Mesolithic prehistoric rock art and beautiful Kakatiya dynasty artwork is revealed at the Rudragiri hilltop location. The significance of this undiscovered treasure was clarified by D. Kanna Babu, former Superintending Archaeologist […]
Battling the GM Mustard Dilemma Context: The Supreme Court of India is currently witnessing an ardent battle between environmentalists and Delhi University over the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard. This contentious issue has far-reaching implications for Indian farmers and consumers, as GM […]