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Lateral Entry in Civil Services
UPSC issues ad for lateral entry into bureaucracy.
Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
During his speech on the 78th Independence Day, the Prime Minister advocated for a uniform civil code (UCC), presenting it as a secular civil code.
Ensuring social justice in the bureaucracy
Opposition leader of Lok Sabha highlighted the absence of SC/ST officers among those involved in framing the 2024 Budget.
Freedom from dependence, a new era in health care
The landscape of Indian health care has undergone a seismic shift
World Biofuel Day | Biofuels
World Biofuel Day was recently celebrated on August 10, 2024.
The shock-effects of South Asian tumult
India must learn lessons from the changes in most of its neighbourhood.
Green Competition
India is making strides in green steel technology by establishing a consortium that includes research labs, IITs, steelmakers, and equipment manufacturers.
Disinformation, AI and ‘cyber chakravyuh’
The article highlights 2024’s rising security risks from AI and cyberattacks.
GST on Health Insurance
This year, the rise in insurance premiums for health and life policies, combined with the 18% GST, has made insurance less affordable for many individuals.
On amendments to the Waqf Act
The government referred the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a Joint Committee of Parliament.
Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Infrastructure Project
Recently, the high-powered committee (HPC) established by the National Green Tribunal in 2023 submitted its reports to the bench, revisiting the green clearance for the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) infrastructure project.
Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement
The article emphasises the disproportionate impact of displacement on women