Polity
NIRF rankings under fire for data reliability
Why in news? The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) came under scrutiny as education experts and the Union education minister questioned ...
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Why in news? The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) came under scrutiny as education experts and the Union education minister questioned ...
Why in news? The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago released its 2025 Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report. The study shows that air...
Why in news? The United Nations Statistical Commission adopted the System of National Accounts (SNA) 2025, a new framework that broadens the way count...
Why in news? The National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety (NARI 2025) released its findings. The report surveyed women across Indian citie...
Why in news? The Bihar government commissioned the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) to prepare a nomination dossier for th...
Why in news? India observed National Sports Day on 29 August to honour hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and to promote fitness and sports culture acros...
Why in news? A recent report highlighted the health and environmental damage caused by coal extraction and power generation in India. The report calle...
Why in news? A recent survey found that nearly one‑third of Indian students use private tutoring in addition to regular schooling. The findings reki...
Why in news? India submitted a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The bid aims to bring the multi‑sport event back to India after...
Why in news? The Ministry of Minority Affairs added a new module to the UMEED portal to allow widows, divorced women and orphans to apply for maintena...
Why in news? Rare and ancient fossils uncovered in India, such as the 47‑million‑year‑old snake Vasuki indicus, have been threatened by theft, v...
Why in news? The Supreme Court of India directed the Union government to develop comprehensive guidelines for conduct on social media. The court wants...
