Law and order a State subject, says SC Context: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that law and order falls under the jurisdiction of the State, responding to West Bengal’s complaint about the CBI’s unilateral right to investigate Central employees’ offenses within State boundaries. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) […]
Disparity Between Food Costs and Income Levels in Maharashtra Context: In Maharashtra, the cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali has risen by 71% in the last five years, surpassing the 37% increase in monthly salaries. This discrepancy highlights affordability concerns, especially for households with fixed […]
Make EPI an ‘Essential Programme on Immunisation’ Context: The year 2024 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Dimensions of the Article: Background What is the Issue What is […]
Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane Context: Methane, one of the potent greenhouse gas, has become a crucial focus for researchers worldwide. Through complex simulations and analyses, scientists are delving into the earth’s atmospheric changes over the past 50 years to unravel the […]