India ageing, elderly to make up 20% of the population by 2050: UNFPA report Context The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India, stated in its 2023 India Ageing Report that by 2046, it is likely that the elderly population in the country will have surpassed […]
Malayalam Survival Drama 2018 is India’s official Oscar entry this year Context Malayalam survival drama 2018: Everyone is a Hero has been chosen as India’s official entry to the best foreign language film category at the 96th Academy Awards. What are the Oscar Awards? The […]
Bihar’s second tiger reserve to come up in Kaimur sanctuary Context By the end of the year or in the first half of 2024, Bihar will have its second tiger reserve in the Kaimur district. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is in the State’s West […]
Empowering Financial Inclusion: The Indian Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Context: Recently, the India Post Payments Bank launches WhatsApp Banking to empower customers pan-India to access banking services on their mobile phones in just a few clicks. The Indian Post Payments Bank (IPPB): The […]
The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air. Context: The recent turn of events involving Canada and India has cast a shadow over their diplomatic relations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s startling accusation, linking the killing of Canadian Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar to […]
With climate change, tackling new disease scenarios. Context: The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released in March, carries a dire message: climate change is significantly elevating the global risk of infectious diseases. Background: The intricate connection between climate and disease […]
Centre softens angel tax rules Context On investments made by non-resident investors into start-ups at a premium over their fair market value, the government has loosened some of the provisions of the angel tax that was established in this year’s Budget. It incorporated five distinct […]
Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation Context A study carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) that was recently published in the journal Nature found that men, people who lived in rural regions, and people who were overweight or obese consumed […]
Indo-Pacific region a web of interdependencies: Army chief Context Land power, according to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, is “decisive,” thus there is a greater need for “unity and collective commitment.” They were speaking at a news conference for the 13th Indo-Pacific […]