Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is embarking on a transformative journey as it approaches its centenary year. With a vision to be “future-ready” for India’s rapidly expanding economy, the RBI has outlined an ambitious agenda that aims to redefine its role in the global financial landscape. This comprehensive plan includes capital … Read more
Why in News? The 2024 Heads of State Summit for the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) recently took place in Livingstone, Zambia. During the KAZA summit 2024, member states renewed their calls to withdraw from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This push stems from repeated denials … Read more
Why in News? Nvidia Corporation, a global leader in AI chip manufacturing, has recently announced its upcoming the Rubin AI chip platform, set to launch in 2026. This significant news was shared by Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote speech at the Computex trade show held at National Taiwan University in Taipei. The introduction … Read more
Why in News? The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA’s most advanced space observatory to date, has made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the earliest known giant galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0. This extraordinary find provides unprecedented insight into the universe a mere 290 million years after the Big Bang, during the epoch known as the cosmic dawn. … Read more
Why in news? India’s space sector is witnessing a paradigm shift with the successful launch of the Agnibaan rocket by Agnikul Cosmos. This historic event marks a significant milestone, signaling the rise of private players in a domain traditionally dominated by government entities. The successful launch not only exemplifies technological innovation but also highlights the … Read more
Why in news? The world’s food systems are facing a critical crossroads. On one hand, we need to ensure food security for a growing global population. On the other hand, the current agri-food system, responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, is a major contributor to climate change. The World Bank recent report, … Read more