Cyclone Gulab
As a very rare occasion during monsoons, Cyclone Gulab has been developed in the Bay of Bengal and later made… Continue reading Cyclone Gulab
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[pib] Crop varieties with special traits
In an endeavor to create mass awareness for adoption of climate resilient technologies, PM will dedicate 35 crop varieties with… Continue reading [pib] Crop varieties with special traits
DRDO tests Akash Prime Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a new version of Akash Surface to Air missile Akash… Continue reading DRDO tests Akash Prime Missile
Flood management that cannot be watered down
Over the years, many of Bihar’s districts have been facing serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. It is the… Continue reading Flood management that cannot be watered down
What is a Cartel?
Last week, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has slapped a penalty on a cartel of beer companies for hiking… Continue reading What is a Cartel?
National Mission on Cultural Mapping
Having made little progress since its launch in 2017, the National Mission on Cultural Mapping has now been handed over… Continue reading National Mission on Cultural Mapping
What is Dark Energy?
Last week, an international team of researchers has made the first direct detection of dark energy. About the Project The… Continue reading What is Dark Energy?
Risks involved in Indian tech unicorns gaining at China’s expense
Context Investment firms with a reputation for tracking and hunting unicorns — startups with billion-dollar-plus valuations are shifting their attention… Continue reading Risks involved in Indian tech unicorns gaining at China’s expense
Complex count: On caste census
These days, many states are urging the Centre to include a caste-wise census in the Census of India to have… Continue reading Complex count: On caste census
Naga Peace Accord
Tamil Nadu Governor has resigned as interlocutor for the Naga peace talks. What is the Naga Peace Process? (A)… Continue reading Naga Peace Accord
In news: Battle of Chamkaur (1704)
The new Punjab CM represents the Assembly constituency of Chamkaur Sahib, which is of significance in Sikh history. For such… Continue reading In news: Battle of Chamkaur (1704)
[pib] SAUBHAGYA Scheme completes 4 years
The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – SAUBHAGYA Scheme has successfully completed four years of its implementation. Progress… Continue reading [pib] SAUBHAGYA Scheme completes 4 years
Disease surveillance system
Context A well-functioning system can reduce the impact of diseases and outbreaks. Importance of disease surveillance system Successful tackling of… Continue reading Disease surveillance system
Caste census of Backward Classes difficult: Centre
The government has made it clear in the Supreme Court that a caste census of the Backward Classes is “administratively… Continue reading Caste census of Backward Classes difficult: Centre
SC introduces FASTER system to send records
The Supreme Court has given its nod for e-transfer of orders to jails through the FASTER system for quick prisoner… Continue reading SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has imposed a cap on the total entitlement under the Services Exports from India… Continue reading Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)
[pib] International Hydropower Association (IHA)
NHPC’s 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station located in the Himalayan State of Sikkim has been conferred with the prestigious Blue… Continue reading [pib] International Hydropower Association (IHA)
Inflation in India
Context Inflation for the last four months has been worryingly high. This is happening at a time when demand has… Continue reading Inflation in India
WHO tightens Global Air Quality norms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its first-ever update since 2005 has tightened global air pollution standards. Global Air Quality… Continue reading WHO tightens Global Air Quality norms
Centre announces uniform norms for Fortified Rice
Days after the Prime Minister’s announcement of a rice fortification plan, the Centre has issued “uniform” parameters for fortified rice… Continue reading Centre announces uniform norms for Fortified Rice
