[pib] National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

The NMMSS has helped to reduce the drop-out rate at the secondary and senior secondary classes, informed Union HRD… Continue reading

[pib] Lucknow Declaration

The first India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave held in Lucknow has adopted the Lucknow Declaration. India-Africa Framework for Strategic Cooperation The… Continue reading

[pib] National Judicial Pay Commission

The Second National Judicial Pay Commission has filed its report covering the subject of Pay, Pension and Allowances in the… Continue reading

Euthermia: the anomaly of human body temperature

Euthermia refers to normal body temperature. The thermometer reading of 98.6°F has been a gold standard for a century… Continue reading

[op-ed of the day] Amendments to Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act are a mixed bag

Context The Union Cabinet’s approval of the amended Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Bill 2020 was reported on January 29.… Continue reading

[op-ed snap] Fashioning the framework of a New India

Context As the Indian economy is going through a severe crisis, a major solution to the present economic crisis is… Continue reading

Defence Bill in Budget

The Union Budget for 2020-21 has allocated Rs 1,33,825 crore to defence pensions. This is up by 10½ times… Continue reading

Kumbhabishegam at Brahadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

Tens of thousands of pilgrims thronged Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta to witness the Kumbhabishegam (consecration) ceremony at… Continue reading

Global Report on Medical Data Leak

Medical details of over 120 million Indian patients have been leaked and made freely available on the Internet, according… Continue reading

Ujh Multi-purpose Project

The Union government has approved a nearly ₹6,000-crore multi-purpose project for the Ujh multi-purpose project. Ujh Multi-purpose Project The… Continue reading

[op-ed snap] No rescue in sight

Context The disconnect between Budget and Economic Survey is much greater this year. Background of the economy as the budget… Continue reading

[op-ed snap] Our expectations could mutate in response to the coronavirus

Context In some ways, China is setting the standard for a public health response that may become a way of… Continue reading

[op-ed snap] What Brexit means for the EU and its partners

Context On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union, the EU project will be taken forward by the 27… Continue reading

Gram Nyayalayas

The Supreme Court has directed the states, which are yet come out with notifications for establishing Gram Nyayalayas, to do… Continue reading

Global Go To Think-Tank Index

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) was placed No. 16 among 2019’s ‘top environment policy think tanks’ of the world… Continue reading

[pib] Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) Scheme

The Department of Science & Technology has launched a unique scheme called “Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI)”. SATHI SATHI… Continue reading

[pib] Functions of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

The Ministry of Defence has outlined various functions and duties for the post of CDS. Duties and Functions of the… Continue reading

[op-ed of the day] A workmanlike account

Context The Budget was a workmanlike exercise, more a statement of account, around which was woven many strands of intent… Continue reading

[op-ed snap] Falling short of aspirations

Context The Budget can be judged in terms of its effect on rural demand, investment and private sentiments– all critical… Continue reading

[op-ed snap] We should offer to safeguard the world’s telecom networks

Context India should grab cybersecurity opportunities instead of focusing on smaller issues like import tariffs during Trump’s visit. Opportunity for… Continue reading

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