[pib] Sun’s Rotation over the Century
Scientists at Kodaikanal Solar Observatory have estimated how the Sun has rotated over a century from data extracted from old… Continue reading [pib] Sun’s Rotation over the Century
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A changing fiscal framework
The article examines the changes in government’s fiscal policy stance which supports the debt-financing and apparent contradiction displayed by increased… Continue reading A changing fiscal framework
NITI Aayog’s Draft National Policy on Migrant Workers
Spurred by the exodus of 10 million migrants from big cities during the Covid-19 lockdown, the NITI Aayog has prepared… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s Draft National Policy on Migrant Workers
Pagri Sambhaal Movement of 1907
As a part of the ongoing farmers’ protest, groups across the country have celebrated February 23 as ‘Pagri Sambhal Diwas’.… Continue reading Pagri Sambhaal Movement of 1907
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0
States and UTs have started the implementation of the Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0, a campaign aimed to reach those children… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0
Places in news: Lake Chad
One of Africa’s largest freshwater bodies, Lake Chad, has shrunk by 90 per cent. Try this PYQ from CSP 2018:… Continue reading Places in news: Lake Chad
Fifteenth Finance Commission has increased proportion of grants conditional on reforms
The article highlights the crucial recommendations made by the 15th Finance Commission and also explains the importance of conditions for… Continue reading Fifteenth Finance Commission has increased proportion of grants conditional on reforms
Carbon Watch: India’s first app to assess one’s carbon footprint
Chandigarh became the first state or UT in India to launch Carbon Watch, a mobile application to assess the carbon… Continue reading Carbon Watch: India’s first app to assess one’s carbon footprint
What are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD)?
The Union Govt has integrated the Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the National Programme for Prevention and Control of… Continue reading What are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD)?
[pib] One Nation One Standard Mission
It’s time to embark on Mission “One Nation One Standard” and make India the leader in setting global benchmarks in… Continue reading [pib] One Nation One Standard Mission
[pib] SFURTI Scheme
Union Minister for MSME has inaugurated 50 artisan-based SFURTI clusters, spread over 18 States. SFURTI is an off-track scheme compared… Continue reading [pib] SFURTI Scheme
Voice vote as constitutional subterfuge
The article discusses the issue of undermining of the upper house by passing the certain bills through voice vote and… Continue reading Voice vote as constitutional subterfuge
Why does India need Conclusive Land Titling?
Land ownership in India In India, land ownership is determined through various records such as sale deeds that are… Continue reading Why does India need Conclusive Land Titling?
[pib] Who was Sant Ravidas?
The President of India recently addressed the ‘Shri Guru Ravidas Vishva Mahapeeth Rashtriya Adhiveshan-2021’ in New Delhi. Try this PYQ… Continue reading [pib] Who was Sant Ravidas?
Ramani Judgement
Why the Ramani judgement matters The verdict went beyond a mere refusal to convict Ramani for criminal defamation. The… Continue reading Ramani Judgement
Big tech regulation and problems
Article highlights the issues with the growing dominance of social media giants and challenges involved in regulating them. Issues to… Continue reading Big tech regulation and problems
Australia vs Facebook Row
The social media giant Facebook is locked in a battle with Australia over legislation that would require FB, Google to… Continue reading Australia vs Facebook Row
Mission ‘Lal Lakir’
The Punjab state cabinet has approved the implementation of mission ‘Lal Lakir’. Try this MCQ: Q.The SVAMITVA Scheme sometimes seen… Continue reading Mission ‘Lal Lakir’
NASA’s Perseverance rover makes historic Mars landing
NASA’s rover Perseverance, the most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world has landed safely on the floor of… Continue reading NASA’s Perseverance rover makes historic Mars landing
Hyderabad wins Global ‘Tree City’ Status
Hyderabad city has received another feather in its cap by being chosen as one among the ‘Tree Cities of the… Continue reading Hyderabad wins Global ‘Tree City’ Status
