What is New START Treaty?
Russian President Mr Putin has proposed a one-year extension without conditions of the last major nuclear arms reduction accord, the… Continue reading What is New START Treaty?
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Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)
Russian Navy along with CSTO members has begun military exercises in the central waters of the Caspian Sea north of… Continue reading Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)
Five Eyes (FVEY) group of nations
India joins the UK in drive known as ‘Five Eyes’ group of nations, as a seventh member against encrypted social… Continue reading Five Eyes (FVEY) group of nations
What are ‘Chapter Proceedings’ by Police?
The Mumbai police last week began “chapter proceedings” against the Editor-in-Chief of a news channel. Can you relate the philosophy… Continue reading What are ‘Chapter Proceedings’ by Police?
National Authority of Ship Recycling (NASR)
The Central government has notified the Director-General of Shipping as the national authority for recycling of ships under the Recycling… Continue reading National Authority of Ship Recycling (NASR)
Comparison between India- Bangladesh per capita GDP
In IMF’s latest Economic Outlook, Bangladesh has overtaken India in GDP per capita. This has caught everyone’s attention. Do you… Continue reading Comparison between India- Bangladesh per capita GDP
Next Generation Treasury Application (NGTA)
In a bid to improve its functioning, the RBI has decided to move to the Next Generation Treasury Application (NGTA)… Continue reading Next Generation Treasury Application (NGTA)
Places in news: Taiwan Strait
A U.S. warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait in what the American military described as a “routine” passage on but… Continue reading Places in news: Taiwan Strait
[pib] KAPILA Program
Union Education Ministry has launched ‘KAPILA’ Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness Education campaign to bring awareness towards the… Continue reading [pib] KAPILA Program
What is Debt-to-GDP Ratio?
India’s public debt ratio, which remarkably remained stable at about 70% of the GDP since 1991, is projected to jump… Continue reading What is Debt-to-GDP Ratio?
[pib] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
On the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020, PM has released a… Continue reading [pib] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
[pib] STARS Project
The Union Cabinet has approved the sum of Rs. 5718 crore for the World Bank aided project STARS. Try this… Continue reading [pib] STARS Project
[pib] Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna
Union Health Ministry has launched the second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for underprivileged Thalassemic patients. Thalassemia Bal Sewa… Continue reading [pib] Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna
New Shephard Rocket System
New Shephard, a rocket system meant to take tourists to space successfully completed its seventh test launch. Note the features… Continue reading New Shephard Rocket System
Places in news: Zojila Tunnel
Union Transport Ministry has launched the first blasting for construction-related work at the Zojila tunnel that will provide all-year connectivity… Continue reading Places in news: Zojila Tunnel
Pakistan likely to remain on FATF Greylist
Pakistan is unlikely to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF’s) greylist with this plenary session as well. Practice question… Continue reading Pakistan likely to remain on FATF Greylist
Mars ‘Opposition’ Event
Due to an event referred to as “opposition”, which takes place every two years and two months, Mars will shine… Continue reading Mars ‘Opposition’ Event
Towards cleaner air in Delhi
The article suggests the three-pronged strategy to deal with the emission from transportation and highlights the importance of coordination at… Continue reading Towards cleaner air in Delhi
Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP)
Following up on India’s announcement of a $500 million package to the Maldives, the Exim Bank of India and the… Continue reading Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP)
Indian Sat: Another satellite made by students
An experimental satellite developed by three students of Karur (TN) has been selected for launch in sub-orbital space by NASA.… Continue reading Indian Sat: Another satellite made by students
