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Decoding the ED: Understanding its history, powers, and criticism
The ED is often in the news, sometimes for raids or cases against political leaders in the country and sometimes for acting against corporate entities. But what is the ED? We explain it here
 "Decoding the ED: Understanding its history, powers, and criticism")
What is the Biden-Xi fentanyl deal? What is the fentanyl crisis in the US?
Fentanyl was behind the majority of overdoses that killed a record 110,000 Americans in 2023
 "What is the Biden-Xi fentanyl deal? What is the fentanyl crisis in the US?")
Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained
The Delhi govt has announced it would initiate cloud seeding to tackle air pollution in the national capital
 "Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained")
Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4 announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana scheme for another five years
 "Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained")
Ethics Committee in Parliament: History, constitution & role | Explained
The Ethics Committee is one of 36 parliamentary panels of the Lok Sabha. Read on to find out more about its history, role and how it is related to the 'cash-for-query' case
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Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details
Tata Motors secured an arbitral award of Rs 766 crore, with 11 per cent interest in the Singur plant case against the West Bengal government
 "Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details")
RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors: Explained
The Reserve Bank of India has directed private sector banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to have at least two whole-time directors in addition to the MD and CEO
 "RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors: Explained")
Rohini Commission decoded: Understanding sub-categorisation of OBCs
The commission, tasked to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and propose steps for their improvement in 2017
 "Rohini Commission decoded: Understanding sub-categorisation of OBCs")
Explained: What is GRAP, and how does it combat air pollution in Delhi NCR
Here is a closer look at Delhi's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), what it entails, and measures citizens can take to help improve air quality in the national capital
OBCs decoded: How backward classes in India were categorised and recognised
The Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used to classify castes which are educationally or socially backward
 "OBCs decoded: How backward classes in India were categorised and recognised")
The Mandal Commission decoded: How OBC reservation came into effect
The Mandal Commission, named after its chairman, B P Mandal, played a vital role in recognising backward classes in India and framing affirmative action policies
 "The Mandal Commission decoded: How OBC reservation came into effect")
What are NCLT and NCLAT? Why has the Supreme Court accused them of 'rot'?
The NCLT and NCLAT are quasi-judicial bodies that hear cases related to Indian companies and came in for criticism from the Supreme Court on Wednesday
 "What are NCLT and NCLAT? Why has the Supreme Court accused them of 'rot'?")
As India's rank falls to 111, here's everything about Global Hunger Index
Global Hunger Index 2023: India's neighbouring countries Pakistan (102nd), Bangladesh (81st), Nepal (69th) and Sri Lanka (60th) fared better than it
 "As India's rank falls to 111, here's everything about Global Hunger Index")
Gaza strip: Understanding the territory, its history, and ongoing conflict
Palestinian militant group Hamas, that has been in control of the region since 2007, launched a deadly attack on Israel on October 7
 "Gaza strip: Understanding the territory, its history, and ongoing conflict")
R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: What it is, and when will it roll out?
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine is an easily deployable vaccine that can be manufactured at a mass scale with a modest cost
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Decoded: What is the government borrowing programme and calendar?
The Central Government adheres to a semi-annual borrowing calendar, while State Governments follow quarterly calendars
 "Decoded: What is the government borrowing programme and calendar?")
Waheeda Rehman to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award; all you need to know
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is part of the National Film Awards, a highly coveted collection of honours in the film industry
 "Waheeda Rehman to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award; all you need to know")
What is the Five Eyes? Here are details on the intelligence alliance
According to reports, Canada shared information on Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing with various officials of the Five Eyes alliance in the weeks before the G20 summit in New Delhi
 "What is the Five Eyes? Here are details on the intelligence alliance")
New Parliament building explained: Costs, construction, design & more
Built at a cost of Rs 971 crore, the new Parliamentary building may be used for the first time during the Special Parliamentary session called by the Centre between September 18 and 22
 "New Parliament building explained: Costs, construction, design & more")
Understanding UNESCO World Heritage List, selection and global impact
With the addition of Santiniketan, India now has 41 official world heritage sites. Italy has the highest number of heritage sites at 58
 "Understanding UNESCO World Heritage List, selection and global impact")