UK invites India to attend G7 Summit
The United Kingdom has invited PM Modi to attend the G7 summit that is scheduled to be held in June.… Continue reading UK invites India to attend G7 Summit
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UN Adaptation Gap Report, 2020
The United Nations Adaptation Gap Report, 2020 was recently released by the UNEP. Must read edition: Five years of Paris… Continue reading UN Adaptation Gap Report, 2020
Problem of control and governance of knowledge in a globalised world
The article highlights the issues with the criteria applied by the UGC to evaluate the faculty research. Impact of UGC… Continue reading Problem of control and governance of knowledge in a globalised world
India’s trade with China falls at five-year low
India’s trade with China last year fell to the lowest since 2017, with the trade imbalance declining to a five-year… Continue reading India’s trade with China falls at five-year low
[pib] PMKVY 3.0
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0. Note the differences… Continue reading [pib] PMKVY 3.0
Adultery Law and the Armed Forces
The Supreme Court has admitted a petition filed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) seeking to exempt armed forces personnel… Continue reading Adultery Law and the Armed Forces
NASA’s Curiosity Rover celebrates 3000 days on Mars
The Mars rover ‘Curiosity’ has completed 3,000 Martian days. Try this PYQ: Q.Which region of Mars has a densely packed… Continue reading NASA’s Curiosity Rover celebrates 3000 days on Mars
Sulawesi Cave Paintings
A team of archaeologists in Indonesia has discovered what may be the world’s oldest known cave painting dating back to… Continue reading Sulawesi Cave Paintings
Covid-19 vaccine policy
The article explains the challenge in the vaccination program for the Covid-19 vaccine. Issue of lack of data about the… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccine policy
Improving fiscal situation through budget
The budget could be an opportunity to increase the consumption which has been impacted by the pandemic and still continues… Continue reading Improving fiscal situation through budget
Mutual Funds Risk-o-Meter
The capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made it mandatory for mutual funds to assign… Continue reading Mutual Funds Risk-o-Meter
[pib] IAF to induct LCA Tejas
The Union Cabinet has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft… Continue reading [pib] IAF to induct LCA Tejas
Paternity Leave in India
Indian cricket captain has opted for paternity leave amidst an ongoing tournament. This has led to his criticism as well… Continue reading Paternity Leave in India
[pib] Khadi Prakritik Paint – India’s first cow dung paint
Union Minister for MSMEs has launched an innovative new paint called Khadi Prakritik Paint – India’s first cow dung paint… Continue reading [pib] Khadi Prakritik Paint – India’s first cow dung paint
India’s burden of heart diseases
According to the Global Burden of Disease, nearly a quarter (24.8 per cent) of all deaths in India is due… Continue reading India’s burden of heart diseases
Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Protected Areas
Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries… Continue reading Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Protected Areas
Progression to electric vehicles: Challenges and opportunities for India
Article highlight India’s preparedness for the faster adoption of electric vehicles and steps taken by the government in this direction.… Continue reading Progression to electric vehicles: Challenges and opportunities for India
National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA)
The detailed project report for a National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA) has been drawn out and finalised.… Continue reading National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA)
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme
The RBI has announced operational guidelines to create digital payments acceptance infrastructure across Tier III to Tier VI regions in… Continue reading Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme
What is a K-shaped Economic Recovery?
The prospects of a K-shaped economic recovery from COVID are increasing both in India and across the world. What is… Continue reading What is a K-shaped Economic Recovery?
