Species in news: Chenkurinji
This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in The Hindu. Chenkurinji Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica) is a species… Continue reading Species in news: Chenkurinji
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Custodial deaths
Context The recent spate of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu has yet again highlighted the methods used by the police… Continue reading Custodial deaths
Earthquake in Afghanistan
Recently a powerful earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on the Richter scale struck a remote town in Afghanistan, killing over a… Continue reading Earthquake in Afghanistan
Functioning of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the terrible beheading of a person in Udaipur by… Continue reading Functioning of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
100 years of Rampa or Manyam Rebellion
Hundred years ago, in August 1922 the “Rampa Rebellion” or “Manyam Rebellion” took place in the forests of the Godavari… Continue reading 100 years of Rampa or Manyam Rebellion
Researchers found gene regulating Nitrogen absorption in Plant
Researchers led by those from the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru (NCBS-TIFR), have found… Continue reading Researchers found gene regulating Nitrogen absorption in Plant
Mayurbhanj’s superfood ‘Ant Chutney’
The Kai Chutney made from Red Ants by the tribals of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha are seeking a Geographical Indications… Continue reading Mayurbhanj’s superfood ‘Ant Chutney’
GST revenues surpass ₹1.44 lakh crore
India recorded its second-highest monthly gross GST revenues in June at ₹1,44,616 crore, 56% more than a year earlier when… Continue reading GST revenues surpass ₹1.44 lakh crore
[pib] Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
The Union Cabinet has approved the categorization of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘International Organization’. What… Continue reading [pib] Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
Festivals in news: Puri Rath Yatra
Lakhs of devotees thronged the coastal town of Puri town to witness the annual Rath Yatra with three decorated chariots… Continue reading Festivals in news: Puri Rath Yatra
Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP)
The government is planning a new car assessment programme (NCAP) in India, to be called the Bharat NCAP or BNCAP.… Continue reading Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP)
Road Safety in India
The United Nations is holding a high-level meeting on Global Road Safety on June 30 and July 1, 2022 to… Continue reading Road Safety in India
What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)?
The ISRO has launched three Singaporean satellites in precise orbit through the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or ‘POEM’. What is… Continue reading What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)?
How is Vice-President of India elected?
The Election Commission has announced that the election to the post of the Vice-President (VP) will be held on August… Continue reading How is Vice-President of India elected?
Govt. hikes GST for household items
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to hike and lower GST on certain commodities. What is the… Continue reading Govt. hikes GST for household items
CAPSTONE: NASA’s satellite, newly launched
NASA has launched CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds (25 kg). What is CAPSTONE? CAPSTONE, short for… Continue reading CAPSTONE: NASA’s satellite, newly launched
G7
Context The meeting of G7 leaders that concluded in Bavaria was attended by India as an observer. About G7 The… Continue reading G7
China’s interventions in the Horn of Africa
China recently held the first China-Horn of Africa Peace, Governance and Development Conference. Why in news? China has been investing… Continue reading China’s interventions in the Horn of Africa
PM visits United Arab Emirates (UAE)
PM Modi expressed gratitude to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) al Nahyan for taking… Continue reading PM visits United Arab Emirates (UAE)
What is the GST Council, what does it do?
The 47th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council began in Chandigarh, almost marking five years of the tax… Continue reading What is the GST Council, what does it do?
