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The latest update to the critical mineral and deep-seated minerals supply chain comes in the form of the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 19th August during the monsoon session. The Bill amends the foundational Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957(MMDR), aiming to modernize India’s […]
This year, in the monsoon session of the Parliament, the Income Tax (No.2) Bill was passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and stands to come into force from 1st April, 2026 onwards. Reviewing the existing Income Tax Act of 1961 was announced in the budget session of 2024 by the current finance […]
बिहार विधान सभा के इस साल के अंत में होने वाले चुनाव से लगभग चार माह पहले मतदाता सूची के विशेष गहन पुनरीक्षण(एसआईआर) के निर्वाचन आयोग के आदेश ने लोकतंत्र के प्रहरियों को हैरत में डाल दिया। मतदाता सूची में अपना नाम शामिल करने की एसआईआर की शर्तों ने बिहार के साथ-साथ देश की बहुत […]
Introduction The defence relationship between India and the Soviet Union (now Russia) began immediately after India’s independence, when it was dependent on western nations for its defence equipment. India slowly started to shift its reliance to Soviet defence equipment by the 1970s. Estimates suggest that approximately 85% of the defence imports were from the Soviet […]
विधेयकों को मंजूरी नहीं देने या उन्हें लम्बे समय तक लटकाए रखने के कई राज्यों के राज्यपालों की प्रवृत्ति पर लगाम लगाने के लिए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने एक अहम फैसला दिया। तमिलनाडु के राज्यपाल आरएन रवि के खिलाफ दायर राज्य सरकार की याचिका पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कई महत्वपूर्ण संवैधानिक सवालों का जवाब दिया। सुप्रीम […]
Introduction The global beauty industry, per a McKinsey analysis, reached USD 446 billion retail sales in 2023, outperforming other consumer sectors. This marked a 10% growth from 2022, majorly driven by price increases rather than volume increases; the global volume rose only 2%. The market, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around […]
Abstract Exactly 28 years ago, with the Kyoto Protocol; a result of the Earth Summit held at Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, carbon markets came into existence to address climate change, and it established the foundation for carbon markets by introducing market-based mechanisms like emissions trading. Carbon markets allow countries to trade emission reduction credits, […]
The beneficiaries receive formal recognition through a PM Vishwakarma certificate and an identity card, validating their expertise. The scheme offers skill upgradation through both basic and advanced training programs, during which participants are provided a daily stipend of ₹500 to support their learning process.
Introduction In this fast-paced world, fashion serves as a medium of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their personalities and ideologies through their styling choices. The choices made regarding clothing and accessories can establish a person’s social, political, and economic identity. Yet, as the world delves into this pursuit of authenticity and creativity in our appearances, […]
Introduction In September 2024, a meeting was held in Hyderabad to discuss integrated Perinatal Mental Health intervention in rural India. Representatives from six districts of Telangana partook in the meeting to identify key problems to maternal mental health in rural India and investigate potential solutions. Maternal Mental Health (MMH), also called Perinatal Mental Health (PMH), […]
Introduction India’s investment in research and development (R&D) has been slow, decreasing from 0.82% of its GDP in 2009-10 to 0.64% in 2020-21. As noted by the Department of Science and Technology in a 2023 report, most developed countries spend more than 2% of their GDP on R&D. However, India’s R&D investment has been lower […]
Sick leave is granted to employees for health-related issues that hinder their capacity to work efficiently. Menstruators generally use up their allotted sick leave to address the discomfort and symptoms of their periods.
भारत के चीफ जस्टिस के रूप में जस्टिस धनंजय यशवंत चंद्रचूड का दो वर्ष का कार्यकाल सुर्खियों में रहा। वैसे तो वह आठ साल से अधिक समय तक सुप्रीम कोर्ट के जज रहे लेकिन सीजेआई के रूप में उनके दो वर्ष लगातार चर्चा में रहे। सीजेआई बनने से पहले ही जस्टिस चंद्रचूड ने कई ऐसे […]
Adopting the compact city model in greenfield developments also aligns with global sustainability goals. Concentrating development within a limited area preserves the surrounding natural landscapes and reduces the carbon footprint.