Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy
Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has established itself as one of India’s most credible institutions,… Continue reading Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy
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[pib] Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Program
Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports launched the “RESET Programme” to empower retired sportspersons with… Continue reading [pib] Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Program
Land-Based Deep Depression causing extreme floods in Gujarat
Why in the News? Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan are facing severe flooding caused by a land-based deep depression. The… Continue reading Land-Based Deep Depression causing extreme floods in Gujarat
Species in News: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Why in the News? The Atlantic bluefin tuna, already heavily overfished, now faces a new threat from warming seas, causing… Continue reading Species in News: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
[29th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Silent democratic backlash in South Asia
PYQ Relevance: Q The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with… Continue reading [29th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Silent democratic backlash in South Asia
How Canada’s policy of ‘reducing low-wage, temporary workers’ may impact Indians?
Why in the News? On Monday, August 26, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be “reducing the number… Continue reading How Canada’s policy of ‘reducing low-wage, temporary workers’ may impact Indians?
What is the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)?
Why in the News? The annual meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has begun in Nuku’alofa, the capital of… Continue reading What is the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)?
Rajya Sabha Elections
Why in the News? Results of the latest round of Rajya Sabha elections are out. Elections to the Rajya Sabha: … Continue reading Rajya Sabha Elections
Expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. It will… Continue reading Expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
[28th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reasonable restrictions: On Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest and Content Hosting
PYQ Relevance: Q What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also?… Continue reading [28th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reasonable restrictions: On Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest and Content Hosting
Chile’s Atacama Salt Flat sinking due to Lithium Mining
Why in the News? A recent study published in journal IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing has found that… Continue reading Chile’s Atacama Salt Flat sinking due to Lithium Mining
[pib] ANUBHAV AWARDS, 2024
Why in the News? The Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has conferred the Anubhav Awards 2024.… Continue reading [pib] ANUBHAV AWARDS, 2024
[pib] 10 Years of Jan Dhan Scheme
Why in the News? PM Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on 28th August 2014. It has… Continue reading [pib] 10 Years of Jan Dhan Scheme
Report reveals minimal use of Plea Bargaining in Courts
Why in the News? According to a report by the Ministry of Law and Justice, only 0.11% of cases were… Continue reading Report reveals minimal use of Plea Bargaining in Courts
On the unrest in the Balochistan region
Why in the News? The recent protests are a significant part of Balochistan’s long history of political struggles. They highlight… Continue reading On the unrest in the Balochistan region
Crime, health-worker safety, and a self-examination
Why in the News? The recent brutal rape and murder case in Kolkata has sparked widespread calls for the death… Continue reading Crime, health-worker safety, and a self-examination
Many questions about ‘one nation, one election’
Why in the News? In an Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister renewed his push for simultaneous elections, targeting implementation… Continue reading Many questions about ‘one nation, one election’
What is a Polygraph Test?
Why in the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concluded polygraph tests on the accused in the Kolkata Rape… Continue reading What is a Polygraph Test?
MUDRA 2.0 Loans
Why in the News? The Union Budget 2024 has sought to increase the loan limit under the MUDRA scheme signifying… Continue reading MUDRA 2.0 Loans
Simple Medical Tools of an OPD Visit
Why in the News? These medical tools—thermometers, stethoscopes, weighing scales, and sphygmomanometers—are essential for diagnosing and monitoring basic health parameters.… Continue reading Simple Medical Tools of an OPD Visit
