Namo Drone Didi Scheme
Why in the News? The Govt. has released the Operational Guidelines for the Namo Drone Didi Scheme. About Namo Drone… Continue reading Namo Drone Didi Scheme
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Kalka-Shimla Heritage Railway Track
Why in the News? Himachal Pradesh CM has requested the Centre to consider running the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway—a UNESCO World… Continue reading Kalka-Shimla Heritage Railway Track
Manipur’s non-Naga Thadou community lends support to NRC
Why in the News? The Thadou tribe, one of the oldest and largest non-Naga tribes in Manipur, has expressed support… Continue reading Manipur’s non-Naga Thadou community lends support to NRC
[4th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties
PYQ Relevance: Q) In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How… Continue reading [4th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties
Assessing India’s Tuberculosis burden
Why in the News? The Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 presented by WHO indicates that India recorded the highest burden of… Continue reading Assessing India’s Tuberculosis burden
The Gompertz Model
Why in the News? Indian researchers have developed a predictive model based on the Gompertz Model to estimate a newborn’s… Continue reading The Gompertz Model
Glacial Lakes rise as glaciers retreat
Why in the News? Since 1977, the South Lhonak Lake, a glacial lake in Sikkim has expanded significantly, growing from… Continue reading Glacial Lakes rise as glaciers retreat
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Why in the news? Employees of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) institutions have expressed concerns over the… Continue reading Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
[2nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness
PYQ Relevance: Q) How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act,2002 helpful in conservation of flora… Continue reading [2nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness
How remote sensing system LiDAR helped discover a lost Mayan city?
Why in the News? Scientists have used LiDAR technology to find an ancient Mayan city hidden for centuries under a… Continue reading How remote sensing system LiDAR helped discover a lost Mayan city?
[pib] Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24
Why in the News? The Indian Army contingent has departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia to take part in the 9th… Continue reading [pib] Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24
[pib] Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
Why in the News? The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 15th edition of VAJRA PRAHAR, a joint Special… Continue reading [pib] Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR
What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?
Why in the News? A case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was confirmed in the US. About Chronic Wasting Disease… Continue reading What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)?
SC ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment
Why in the News? In the recent judgment of Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action v. Union of India, the… Continue reading SC ruling on child marriage: why it’s important to go beyond just punishment
Mount Fuji
Why in the News? Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has set a new record for the longest delay in snowfall since… Continue reading Mount Fuji
Who were Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal?
Why in the News? Superstar Thalapathy Vijay launched his new party with speech highlighting his inspirations from Rani Velu Nachiyar… Continue reading Who were Velu Nachiyar and Anjalai Ammal?
What is DANA?
Why in the News? The extreme conditions in eastern Spain which saw Valencia get a year’s worth of rain in… Continue reading What is DANA?
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
Why in the News? Two earthquakes struck Iran sparking rumours of a nuclear test. However, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization… Continue reading Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
A collective effort towards peace in Myanmar
Why in the News? The 44th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane highlighted growing regional issues, especially Myanmar’s crisis. Despite ASEAN’s peace… Continue reading A collective effort towards peace in Myanmar
[pib] Four replicas of Konark Wheels at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Why in the News? Four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural… Continue reading [pib] Four replicas of Konark Wheels at Rashtrapati Bhavan
