Significance of Raigad Fort in Maratha History
President Ram Nath Kovind is commencing his visit to Maharashtra by visiting the Raigad Fort where he will pay… Continue reading Significance of Raigad Fort in Maratha History
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Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD)
NASA has launched its new Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) — the agency’s first-ever laser communications system. What is LCRD?… Continue reading Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD)
Why India will be scrutinised at Summit for Democracy
Context On December 9 and 10, US President Joe Biden will host a virtual “summit for democracy”, which will bring… Continue reading Why India will be scrutinised at Summit for Democracy
What the NFHS data reveals about inequality in India
Context The release of the NFHS data (and the Niti Aayog’s study on developing a multi-dimensional index of poverty —… Continue reading What the NFHS data reveals about inequality in India
Species in news: Physella Acuta
A tiny snail with a striking, pellucid golden-yellow shell found in the Edappally canal in Kochi has been flagged as… Continue reading Species in news: Physella Acuta
Challenges facing cooperative sector in India
Context The article delved into the past of the cooperative movement and give some suggestions to resolve the issues facing… Continue reading Challenges facing cooperative sector in India
Arms Race towards Hypersonic Weapons
China recently tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile while Russia announced that it had successfully test-launched a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile… Continue reading Arms Race towards Hypersonic Weapons
When can an individual get Statutory Bail?
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has approached the Supreme Court against a Bombay High Court order granting bail to an… Continue reading When can an individual get Statutory Bail?
Dhawan-1: India’s first privately developed Cryogenic Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace successfully tested Dhawan-1 last month. It became the country’s first privately developed fully cryogenic rocket engine. Dhawan-1 The… Continue reading Dhawan-1: India’s first privately developed Cryogenic Rocket
Tribes in news: Konyak
An angry mob allegedly vandalized an Assam Rifles camp and the office of the Konyak Union in Nagaland’s Mon district.… Continue reading Tribes in news: Konyak
[pib] Project RE-HAB
Buoyed by the success of its innovative Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) in Karnataka, Khadi and Village Industries… Continue reading [pib] Project RE-HAB
The NIRF’s ranking of education institutions on a common scale is problematic
Context The ranking of State-run higher education institutions (HEIs) together with centrally funded institutions using the National Institutional Ranking Framework,… Continue reading The NIRF’s ranking of education institutions on a common scale is problematic
Demand for Greater Tipraland in Tripura
Several tribal outfits in Tripura have joined hands to push their demand for a separate state called Greater Tipraland for… Continue reading Demand for Greater Tipraland in Tripura
Who was St. Francis Xavier?
The Prime Minister has greeted the people of Goa on the day of the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. St.… Continue reading Who was St. Francis Xavier?
Species in news: Lesser Florican
In a major discovery, the longest in-country migration route of lesser floricans, the endangered birds of the bustard group, has… Continue reading Species in news: Lesser Florican
The politics-policy disconnect in India
Context Decision-making on virtually all governance issues is disconnected from politics and the mobilisation of public opinion. Disconnect between politics… Continue reading The politics-policy disconnect in India
Paika Rebellion to be included as ‘case study’ in history textbook
The 1817 Paika Rebellion of Odisha would be included as a case study in the Class 8 NCERT history textbook,… Continue reading Paika Rebellion to be included as ‘case study’ in history textbook
James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s largest space science telescope ever constructed, is scheduled to be sent into orbit in… Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope
Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme
A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has attributed the inefficiency of the PAT scheme to… Continue reading Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme
[pib] Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India (SPPEL)
The Government of India has initiated a Scheme known as “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India”… Continue reading [pib] Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India (SPPEL)
