Why May 1 is observed as Labour Day?
Today (May 1) is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day and as Labour Day in different parts of… Continue reading Why May 1 is observed as Labour Day?
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[pib] Earth’s Magnetosphere and its dynamics
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have developed a generalized one-dimensional fluid simulation code capable of studying a… Continue reading [pib] Earth’s Magnetosphere and its dynamics
GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta and Kovilpatti kadalai mittai
Chak-Hao, the black rice of Manipur and the Gorakhpur terracotta and the Kovilpatti kadalai mittai of Tamil Nadu have bagged… Continue reading GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta and Kovilpatti kadalai mittai
Festival in news: Chithirai Festival
For the first time, in place of Madurai’s Chithirai Festival, a simple celestial union is set to take place that… Continue reading Festival in news: Chithirai Festival
It is time to design clear rules for departure from accepted norms of fiscal prudence
This editorial spells out the size of the stimulus package that would be required to restart the economy. It also… Continue reading It is time to design clear rules for departure from accepted norms of fiscal prudence
Ease legal constraints on fiscal expenditure
The article discusses the two legal provisions that need to be changed in order to provide a fiscal stimulus of… Continue reading Ease legal constraints on fiscal expenditure
Spanish Plan for Phased Easing of Lockdown
Spain’s Prime Minister has presented a four-phase lockdown exit strategy for the country. It’s imperative for India to learn from… Continue reading Spanish Plan for Phased Easing of Lockdown
Ganga water improves during lockdown
The Ganga water quality has improved remarkably during the lockdown period. This highlights the importance of synergy for absolute symbiosis… Continue reading Ganga water improves during lockdown
Religious Freedom and India
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has downgraded India to the lowest ranking, “countries of particular concern” (CPC)… Continue reading Religious Freedom and India
[pib] Petersberg Climate Dialogue
India along with 30 countries deliberated on issues of Climate Change in first-ever virtual Petersberg Climate Dialogue. Climate change negotiations… Continue reading [pib] Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Recovery from COVID-19 is an opportunity to create economies that are more resilient and fair
This article discusses the three principles which could form the basis for recreation of the economy devastated by the Covid-19.… Continue reading Recovery from COVID-19 is an opportunity to create economies that are more resilient and fair
It will take fiscal boldness now to relieve financial distress
The article discusses the fiscal response of the government to deal with the corona crisis. Fiscal response to the 2008… Continue reading It will take fiscal boldness now to relieve financial distress
‘Trends in World Military Expenditure’ Report, 2019
The annual report ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ was released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a… Continue reading ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure’ Report, 2019
Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2019
A report compiled by NITI Aayog has questioned the methodology adopted by an Australian based institute to rank India as… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2019
RBI should preserve its inflation credibility
This article by Urjit Patel elaborates on the recent actions of the RBI which are likely to result in making… Continue reading RBI should preserve its inflation credibility
Sharp fall in oil prices is opportunity for India to increase stockpile
This article highlights the opportunity that the sharp drop in the oil prices presents to India. It also highlights several… Continue reading Sharp fall in oil prices is opportunity for India to increase stockpile
New global order in post-Covid-19 world
The article discusses the changes that the world will experience in the global order in the aftermath of Covid-19. The… Continue reading New global order in post-Covid-19 world
Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973): The judgment that upheld basic structure of India’s constitution
Exactly 47 years ago, the Supreme Court passed its landmark judgment in Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala, considered among… Continue reading Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973): The judgment that upheld basic structure of India’s constitution
What are Deep Fakes?
Cybercrime officials in India have been tracking certain apps and websites that produce vulgar photographs of innocent persons using Artificial… Continue reading What are Deep Fakes?
Who was Lord Basaveshwara?
Prime Minister has offered his homage to the 12th-century social reformer Basaveshwara on his birth anniversary. Vaishnavism and Shaivism are… Continue reading Who was Lord Basaveshwara?
