CURRENT AFFAIRS

Questions have been raised on the role of the Governor due to the intervention of the Supreme Court in the case of Punjab on the bills passed by the State Assemblies and the inaction of the Governors in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal.

With the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha, Om Birla, MP from Kota, Rajasthan, was elected by voice vote for the post of Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed a two-day visit to Russia to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. This is Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

India's efforts to boost its renewable energy sector have not only helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions from thermal power plants but also spurred economic growth.

7-8 per cent of global biodiversity is found in India. But such diversity is of no use if the country is unable to conserve it, ensure its sustainable use or secure the benefits that accrue from its use for the communities who have conserved the resources for generations.

In Budget 2024-2025, the government has announced customs duty exemption on three targeted cancer drugs trastuzumab deruxtecan, osimertinib and durvalumab.

India's rural sector is undergoing a transformational process. Although the country has achieved significant economic growth, rural India remains a focal point for addressing development challenges and capitalizing on innovation opportunities.

Recently, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court gave a split verdict on the issue of granting environmental clearance to genetically modified (GM) mustard.

Moidams of Assam have received the prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site tag in the cultural category. The decision to include Moidam was taken unanimously at the World Heritage Committee meeting held in New Delhi.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has launched a national audit of around 800 plastic-waste recyclers across the country. The decision comes after four plastic-recycling companies in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka issued over 6 lakh fake pollution-free trading certificates.