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Dasra Report on India’s Climate–Health Intersections: Key Findings

Context: A new report titled Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to Resilience, published by the philanthropy organisation Dasra, identifies climate change as a critical "health-risk multiplier" in India. Key Findings of Report on India’s Climate–Health Intersections Altering...

Permanent Nuclear Waste Disposal: Long-Term Storage and Safety

Context: Finland is set to become the first country in the world to operationalise a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for the permanent disposal of high-level spent nuclear fuel. About Onkalo Named Onkalo (Finnish for "cave"), the facility is located 430...

Term Money Market: Meaning, Features and Importance in India

The Term Money Market is a segment of the money market where funds are borrowed and lent for a fixed period beyond overnight, typically ranging from 2 days to 1 year. It is distinct from the overnight market (like the...

Regulatory Issues in India’s Nuclear Programme

Context: The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved first criticality, but the milestone has also revived debate over India’s nuclear regulatory framework. Regulatory Issues in India’s Nuclear Programme Institutional Conflict: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and Department of...

Deep-Space Distance Measurement: New Technique and Its Significance

Context: Indian astronomers have proposed a new technique to estimate distances in deep space using pulsars, combining dispersion and scattering effects in radio signals, improving accuracy in regions with complex interstellar plasma Earlier Method: Dispersion Measure (DM) Concept: Distance estimated...

Elephanta Island Excavations: New Discoveries and Archaeological Insights

Context: Recent archaeological investigations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Elephanta Island (Gharapuri, off the Mumbai coast) have revealed a significant 6th-century settlement. Key Findings on Elephanta Island Excavations The Stepped Reservoir Architecture: A sophisticated T-shaped hydraulic...

Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS): Meaning, Working and Benefits

Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India proposed to drop the due diligence requirement for MSMEs to onboard TReDS platforms to promote ease of doing business for micro, small and medium enterprises. Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) Trade Receivables Discounting...

HFC Projects Ban 2028: No Environmental Clearance Policy Explained

Context: Starting January 1, 2028, India will stop issuing environmental clearances (EC) for new projects or the expansion of existing facilities producing Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Key Provisions of the Notification on HFC Projects Ban 2028 Notified under the Ozone Depleting Substances...

Odisha Law Commission Report on Hate Speech

Context: The Odisha State Law Commission has recommended a new law to address rising instances of hate speech and hate crimes, particularly in digital and public spaces. Key Terms Definition of hate speech: Hate speech is defined as any spoken,...

NITI Aayog Launched Report on From Borrowers to Builders

Context: NITI Aayog released the second edition of the joint report From Borrowers to Builders, highlighting that women now hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, accounting for 26% of India’s total system credit. Factsheet of Report on From Borrowers...