First National Achievement Survey (NAS) held
The first National Achievement Survey (NAS) in four years was conducted, in a bid to assess the competencies of children… Continue reading First National Achievement Survey (NAS) held
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UAPA enacts process as punishment
Context Application of the UAPA in certain cases has caused concerns regarding its alleged “misuse”, and the rational answer would… Continue reading UAPA enacts process as punishment
What is Privilege Motion?
A chief whip of the largest party in opposition in the Rajya Sabha has moved a privilege motion against Culture… Continue reading What is Privilege Motion?
Char Dham Road Project
The needs of defence and environment have to be balanced and a “nuanced” approach is required, said the Supreme Court… Continue reading Char Dham Road Project
Earth’s first landmass emerged in Singhbhum: Study
A new study has challenged the widely accepted view that the continents rose from the oceans about 2.5 billion years… Continue reading Earth’s first landmass emerged in Singhbhum: Study
Birsa Munda Jayanti to be celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
The Union Cabinet has decided to declare November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ to mark the birth anniversary of revered… Continue reading Birsa Munda Jayanti to be celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
[pib] Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules (MCDR), 2021. About the Amendment The MCDR… Continue reading [pib] Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021
FCRA
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on petitions challenging the validity of amendments introduced in 2020 to the Foreign… Continue reading FCRA
MPLAD Scheme
Citing economic recovery, the Union Cabinet has restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) till 2025-26. What… Continue reading MPLAD Scheme
NASA’s DART mission to hit and deflect an Asteroid
NASA will launch the agency’s first planetary defense test mission named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). What is DART… Continue reading NASA’s DART mission to hit and deflect an Asteroid
[pib] E-Amrit Portal for E-Vehicles
India today launched ‘E-Amrit’, a web portal on electric vehicles (EVs), at the ongoing COP26 Summit in Glasgow, UK. It… Continue reading [pib] E-Amrit Portal for E-Vehicles
[pib] Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme
The PM will launch two innovative customer-centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India. What are the schemes? [A] Integrated… Continue reading [pib] Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme
India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII-Dehradun) Conservation Biologists will begin collaring ten Fishing Cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) in the Coringa Wildlife… Continue reading India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project
There are shades of equality
Context On October 29, the Supreme Court issued notice on an appeal of the Kerala government against a High Court… Continue reading There are shades of equality
Project Sampoorna: A successful measure against malnutrition
Project Sampoorna’s success in reducing child malnutrition is a model that can be easily implemented anywhere. What is Project Sampoorna?… Continue reading Project Sampoorna: A successful measure against malnutrition
Global Drug Policy Index inaugurated
The first-ever Global Drug Policy Index was recently inaugurated. Global Drug Policy Index It is released by the Harm Reduction… Continue reading Global Drug Policy Index inaugurated
Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report, 2021
The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2021 Index Rankings has been recently released. About LEADS The LEADS index was… Continue reading Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report, 2021
Climate Change Performance Index, 2021
The 17th edition of the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2021 was released recently. It’s a very rare feat that… Continue reading Climate Change Performance Index, 2021
Froth formation in Yamuna
The visuals of devotees taking a dip in the froth-filled waters of the Yamuna River sent chills down the spine… Continue reading Froth formation in Yamuna
International law as a means to advance national security interests
Context Military experts, international relations academics, and practitioners like retired diplomats dominate the debates on global security in India. International… Continue reading International law as a means to advance national security interests
