Election Symbols after Party Split
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has frozen an election symbol of a political party in Bihar to which a… Continue reading Election Symbols after Party Split
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IAO Hanle: A promising astronomical observatory
A new study shows that the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located in Hanle is one of the emerging sites for… Continue reading IAO Hanle: A promising astronomical observatory
Langa-Manganiyar Folk Music
Considered the repository of the Thar region’s rich history and traditional knowledge, the ballads, folklore and songs of the Langa-Manganiyar… Continue reading Langa-Manganiyar Folk Music
Chola inscriptions on qualifications for civic officials
In the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, some Chola-era inscriptions on Kanthaleeswarar Temple bear testimony to the qualifications required for… Continue reading Chola inscriptions on qualifications for civic officials
Khadi industry in India
Context The Prime Minister has repeatedly stressed his support for khadi, cottage industries, crafts and handlooms. About Khadi Genuine khadi… Continue reading Khadi industry in India
Do we need to count caste in census?
A continuous and unabated push towards including caste in the forthcoming census enumeration has finally ended with the Union government… Continue reading Do we need to count caste in census?
2nd phase of SBM-U and AMRUT Mission
The PM has launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.… Continue reading 2nd phase of SBM-U and AMRUT Mission
GST collections hit 5-month high
India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues crossed ₹1.17 lakh crore in September, hitting a five-month high. Take a… Continue reading GST collections hit 5-month high
What is Computer Tomography?
The first computed tomography image – a CT scan – of the human brain was made 50 years ago, on… Continue reading What is Computer Tomography?
Various terms related to Indian Monsoon
The monsoon is likely to begin withdrawing from the mainland from October 6, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Let… Continue reading Various terms related to Indian Monsoon
India, Australia to conclude free trade pact by end 2022
India and Australia have agreed to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2022. What is a… Continue reading India, Australia to conclude free trade pact by end 2022
India’s Current Account Balance sees a spike
India’s current account balance saw a far lower surplus of $6.5 billion (0.9% of GDP) in the first quarter compared… Continue reading India’s Current Account Balance sees a spike
[pib] DigiSaksham Initiative
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched DigiSaksham Initiative. DigiSaksham It is joint initiative with Microsoft India is an… Continue reading [pib] DigiSaksham Initiative
Places in news: Weddell Sea
India has extended support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for co-sponsoring the proposal of the European Union for designating… Continue reading Places in news: Weddell Sea
PM-CARES
We all know that the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund doesn’t come under… Continue reading PM-CARES
PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
The existing Mid-Day Meal scheme, which provides hot meals to students, has been renamed as the National Scheme for PM… Continue reading PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the firecracker industry, including in Tamil Nadu, revealed… Continue reading Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: Supreme Court
What is H-1B Visa?
The need for H-1B visas will continue to exist till the ‘talent challenge’ is tackled globally, even though the information… Continue reading What is H-1B Visa?
Antimalarial drug resistance in India
In recent years there is increasing evidence for the failure of artemisinin-based combination therapy for falciparum malaria either alone or… Continue reading Antimalarial drug resistance in India
[pib] Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy has given his assent to amendments in the existing Renewable Energy… Continue reading [pib] Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism
