In news: Etikoppaka Toy Craft
The Union conferred Padma Shri to Mr. Raju in the art category as an honour to the Etikoppaka wooden toy… Continue reading In news: Etikoppaka Toy Craft
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India could lead the G20 agenda in a unique way
Context The G20, or Group of 20, has emerged as the primary venue for international economic and financial cooperation. India… Continue reading India could lead the G20 agenda in a unique way
What ails the Ken-Betwa River Link Project?
The Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) held its third meeting in New Delhi. What is the Ken… Continue reading What ails the Ken-Betwa River Link Project?
Green Comet appears close to Earth after 50,000 years
The rare green comet that last came to Earth about 50,000 years ago has returned to the skies of Earth.… Continue reading Green Comet appears close to Earth after 50,000 years
Norovirus Cases detected in Kerala
The Kerala Health Department confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection norovirus in class 1 students in Ernakulam district. What… Continue reading Norovirus Cases detected in Kerala
Species in news: Olive Ridley Turtles
Hundreds of vulnerable Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) have washed ashore along the coastline between Kakinada and Antarvedi in the Godavari… Continue reading Species in news: Olive Ridley Turtles
Uniform Civil Code, Identity politics and the gender equality
Context Once again there is a clamour to replace diverse personal laws with a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), applicable to… Continue reading Uniform Civil Code, Identity politics and the gender equality
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC)
Context The introduction of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2016 brought about a structural change in the resolution… Continue reading Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC)
Menstrual leave and the question of gender equality
Context On January 19, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on social media that the state government will grant menstrual… Continue reading Menstrual leave and the question of gender equality
Bimodal Nuclear Propulsion can send missions to Mars in 45 days
NASA is planning to send mission to Mars in 45 days using the Bimodal Nuclear Propulsion. Bimodal Nuclear Propulsion: What… Continue reading Bimodal Nuclear Propulsion can send missions to Mars in 45 days
INS Vagir commissioned into the Indian Navy
The fifth Scorpene class conventional submarine was commissioned into the Indian Navy as INS Vagir. INS Vagir The latest submarine… Continue reading INS Vagir commissioned into the Indian Navy
PM named 21 Andaman Islands after Param Vir Chakra recipients
Prime Minister named 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after India’s 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. Note:… Continue reading PM named 21 Andaman Islands after Param Vir Chakra recipients
AI-Generated Art: Paradox of capturing humanity
Context Around the end of last year, social media spaces were trending with Lensa-generated images of online users. A subscription… Continue reading AI-Generated Art: Paradox of capturing humanity
State of the Economy Report and the Macroeconomic Stability
Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) just-released State of the Economy report. The report suggests that while controlling inflation… Continue reading State of the Economy Report and the Macroeconomic Stability
Key takeaways form the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting
Context The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2023, held in the Swiss town of Davos, ended Friday a conference that… Continue reading Key takeaways form the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting
PM calls for Prison Reforms and Repeal of Obsolete Laws
Prime Minister has suggested prison reforms to improve jail management and recommended repealing obsolete criminal laws, at the national annual… Continue reading PM calls for Prison Reforms and Repeal of Obsolete Laws
Employment days under MGNREGS at a 5-year low
The average days of employment provided per household under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) are at a… Continue reading Employment days under MGNREGS at a 5-year low
Excavations reveal Buddhist monastery complex at Bharatpur of Bengal
Recent excavations at Bharatpur in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district have revealed the presence of a Buddhist monastery. Bharatpur Buddhist… Continue reading Excavations reveal Buddhist monastery complex at Bharatpur of Bengal
Places in news: Jagannath Puri Temple
Odisha Governor’s suggestion that foreigners and non-Hindus should be allowed to enter Puri’s famed Jagannath temple has not gone down… Continue reading Places in news: Jagannath Puri Temple
Assam’s Charaideo Maidams nominated for UNESCO tag
The Centre has decided to nominate Assam’s Charaideo Maidams — the Ahom equivalent of the ancient Egyptian pyramids — for… Continue reading Assam’s Charaideo Maidams nominated for UNESCO tag
