Women’s Employment Rate in India: The Labour Ministry reported that women’s employment rate in India nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24, while female unemployment fell from 5.6% to 3.2%.Women’s Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) as measured by PLFS, reflecting the share of women engaged in economic activities (self-employment, regular jobs, casual labour). […]
Tag: 27th Aug 2025
Chalk9 gene responsible for rice chalkiness
Chalk9 gene responsible for rice chalkiness: Scientists in China have discovered the Chalk9 gene responsible for rice chalkiness, a trait that makes grains brittle and opaque during milling, lowering yield and commercial value.Rice is the staple food for most Indians, cultivated on about 25% of the total cropped area, and India ranks as the second-largest […]
Sir Bani Yas Island
Sir Bani Yas Island: A 1,400-year-old Christian cross has been unearthed from the ancient monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Similar artifacts found in Iraq and Kuwait, linked to the historic Church of the East, point to the legacy of cultural harmony in the Gulf region. Sir Bani Yas Island: It is the […]
India’s Fossil Heritage
India’s Fossil Heritage: India’s fossil heritage is under threat as rare specimens like the 47-million-year-old snake Vasuki indicus risk theft, vandalism, and illegal auctions abroad due to the absence of a national fossil protection law or repository. India preserves fossils from the Precambrian to Cenozoic eras, including earliest plant life, dinosaur nests and eggs, giant […]
India–China Reform Deficit
India–China Reform Deficit: Both India and China are facing structural economic challenges often described as a “reform deficit.” India is struggling with low private investment and stagnant manufacturing, while China is dealing with over-investment, weak household consumption, and rising debt concerns.Ancient trade and cultural links via the Silk Route and spread of Buddhism. Panchsheel Agreement […]
Supreme Court Directive on Social Media Conduct Guidelines
Supreme Court Directive on Social Media Conduct Guidelines: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union government to frame comprehensive guidelines to regulate conduct on social media, balancing freedom of speech with the right to dignity of individuals and communities.India has over 800 million internet users with rapidly growing social media penetration. Social media […]
Typhoon Kajiki
Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam has begun mass evacuations, shut airports, and cancelled flights as Typhoon Kajiki approaches its central coast with winds up to 166 km/h.A powerful tropical cyclone forming in the West Pacific Ocean. Approaching central Vietnam, expected landfall between Thanh Hoa and Nghe An province. Wind speeds up to 166 km/h. Brings heavy rains, […]
First Veterinary Blood Transfusion Guidelines 2025
First Veterinary Blood Transfusion Guidelines 2025: The Government of India has released the country’s first comprehensive guidelines for veterinary blood transfusion services, addressing a major gap in emergency animal healthcare. iT IS A national framework providing scientific protocols for animal blood donation, storage, and transfusion, ensuring safety, biosafety, and animal welfare. UNDER : The Department […]
Super Garuda Shield 2025
Super Garuda Shield 2025: Indonesia, along with the United States and allied nations, has launched the annual military exercise “Super Garuda Shield 2025”, aimed at enhancing regional security amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.A large-scale multinational military exercise conducted annually since 2009. Focused on combat readiness, interoperability, and regional security cooperation. Launched by Jointly hosted by the […]
