Resurrecting the right to know
This article analyses the importance of peoples’ right to know and instrumental role judiciary played in harmonising it with the… Continue reading Resurrecting the right to know
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Re-imagining and reinventing the Indian economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and India is no different. Besides the stimulus package totalling ₹20 lakh… Continue reading Re-imagining and reinventing the Indian economy
Bioethanol Blending in Petrol
The government has set targets of 10 per cent bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to… Continue reading Bioethanol Blending in Petrol
Tornado’s dynamics and its India connection
Babu ChunderSikur Chatterjee’s paper was the earliest record of a tornado’s dynamics in the history of meteorology, according to a… Continue reading Tornado’s dynamics and its India connection
In news: Lingaraj Temple
The Odisha government has announced to give a facelift to the 11th century Lingaraj Temple, akin to its pre-350-year structural… Continue reading In news: Lingaraj Temple
Death Valley records the highest temperature on Earth
California’s Death Valley registered a temperature of 54.4 degrees Celsius or 129.9 degrees Fahrenheit on August 16, 2020, which, once verified,… Continue reading Death Valley records the highest temperature on Earth
[pib] Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0
As part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, announced by the Government, the Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0 was launched to… Continue reading [pib] Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0
Economic crisis without culprit
Contradictions in the present crisis India registered negative economic growth in 1972-73, 1965-66 and 1957-58. All these were drought years.… Continue reading Economic crisis without culprit
Debate: Minimum age of marriage for women
PM in his I-Day speech has announced that the central government has set up a committee to reconsider the minimum… Continue reading Debate: Minimum age of marriage for women
Expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
In his I-Day speech, PM spoke about the expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in coastal and border districts… Continue reading Expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
What is the National Health ID System?
In his address to the nation on Independence Day, the PM has launched the National Digital Health Mission which rolls… Continue reading What is the National Health ID System?
RBI’s Positive Pay system
The new ‘Positive Pay’ mechanism was recently introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Try this PYQ: With reference… Continue reading RBI’s Positive Pay system
In news: Mauritius Oil Spill
A Japanese ship recently struck a coral reef resulting in an oil spill of over 1,000 tonnes into the Indian… Continue reading In news: Mauritius Oil Spill
[pib] Sarabhai Crater
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has named a crater captured by Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter after Vikram Sarabhai. Try this… Continue reading [pib] Sarabhai Crater
Census 2021 and the long-pending reforms
In all likelihood, the February 2021 Census will have to be rescheduled to ensure comparability with earlier censuses. This will… Continue reading Census 2021 and the long-pending reforms
UAE, Israel reach agreement to establish diplomatic ties
The United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt… Continue reading UAE, Israel reach agreement to establish diplomatic ties
Story of our National Flag
The final design of the Indian National Flag, hoisted by PM Nehru on August 16, 1947, at Red Fort, had… Continue reading Story of our National Flag
One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) Initiative
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has put calls for proposals to the One Sun, One World,… Continue reading One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) Initiative
Species in news: Great Indian Hornbill
A study based on satellite data has flagged a high rate of deforestation in a major hornbill habitat in Arunachal… Continue reading Species in news: Great Indian Hornbill
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseids meteor shower is going to be active from August 17-26. Try this question from CSP 2014: Q.What is… Continue reading Perseids Meteor Shower
