Places in news: Erra Matti Dibbalu
Citizens join hands to preserve the geological marvel of Erra Matti Dibbalu in Visakhapatnam. What is Erra Matti Dibbalu? Located… Continue reading Places in news: Erra Matti Dibbalu
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Who was Tilka Manjhi?
The Nation is remembering revolutionary freedom fighter and tribal leader Tilka Manjhi on his 272nd birth anniversary. Tilka Manjhi (1750-1785)… Continue reading Who was Tilka Manjhi?
Local job laws that raise constitutional questions
Context Last week, the Punjab and Haryana High Court admitted a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Act, and stayed… Continue reading Local job laws that raise constitutional questions
Import Ban on Drones
The Government has banned the import of drones barring for R&D, defense, and security purposes. Why in news? To promote… Continue reading Import Ban on Drones
Centre extends Police Modernisation Scheme
The Union government has approved the continuation of a police modernization scheme for five years up to 2025-26 with a… Continue reading Centre extends Police Modernisation Scheme
Capital Gains Tax
The capital gains tax structure in India is complicated, and it is time for a relook since the union budget… Continue reading Capital Gains Tax
What are Earth Observation Satellites (EOS)?
After a disappointing 2021 which saw just one successful launch, ISRO is getting back to business with the EOS-04, an… Continue reading What are Earth Observation Satellites (EOS)?
World Food Programme (WFP)
India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 tonnes of wheat… Continue reading World Food Programme (WFP)
Places in news: Chandernagore
The Registry Building, a two-storey structure at Chandernagore built in 1875 and a symbol of French settlement of the colonial… Continue reading Places in news: Chandernagore
[Sansad TV] Perspective: QUAD for Free Indo-Pacific
UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Perspective: QUAD for Free Indo-Pacific
Taking a byte out of cyber threats
Context Cyber-attacks may be a relatively new phenomenon, but in a short timeframe have come to be assessed as dangerous… Continue reading Taking a byte out of cyber threats
Back in news: Liberation of Goa
The PM recently took a jibe at then PM Nehru, saying that it could have liberated Goa in 1947 itself… Continue reading Back in news: Liberation of Goa
What is Habeas Corpus?
The Supreme Court has decided to examine a habeas corpus plea made by the children of a Pakistan national who… Continue reading What is Habeas Corpus?
In news: Exercise Milan 2022
Exercise Milan as well as the Fleet Review by President is scheduled to be held this month for which 46… Continue reading In news: Exercise Milan 2022
[Burning Issue] ‘Climate Smart’ Agriculture and GHG Emissions
UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context In the backdrop of the 2070… Continue reading [Burning Issue] ‘Climate Smart’ Agriculture and GHG Emissions
What is a Ratings Agency and why do they matter?
Finance Secretary has accused rating agencies of “double standards” when assessing emerging markets and developing economies. What is the news?… Continue reading What is a Ratings Agency and why do they matter?
What is Privilege Motion?
An MP from Telangana submitted a Privilege Motion against PM regarding his remarks over the bifurcation of the erstwhile state… Continue reading What is Privilege Motion?
Species in news: White-Cheeked Macaque
In an important discovery, scientists have recorded presence of White-Cheeked Macaque (Macaca leucogenys) from central Arunachal Pradesh. White-Cheeked Macaque White-… Continue reading Species in news: White-Cheeked Macaque
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 launched
The Union Health Minister has launched the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0. About IMI 4.0 The IMI 4.0 will have… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 launched
What is a Solar Storm?
Spacex’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Solar Storm A… Continue reading What is a Solar Storm?
