Species in news: Madhuca Diplostemon
A tree species, long believed extinct, has been rediscovered after a gap of more than 180 years from a sacred… Continue reading Species in news: Madhuca Diplostemon
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JAL JEEVAN MISSION (PIB)
What is Jal Jeevan Mission ? The Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched a special mission mode campaign to provide… Continue reading JAL JEEVAN MISSION (PIB)
Swachh Bharat Puraskar (PIB)
What are Swachh Bharat Puruskar ? he Swachh Bharat (2020) Awards were conferred to the best performing States/UTs, districts, blocks,… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Puraskar (PIB)
CBD Oil
Context- Earlier this week, late actor Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar made an appeal to legalise CBD oil in India… Continue reading CBD Oil
Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (PIB)
Union Social Justice Minister launched the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission(ASIIM) under Venture Capital Fund for SCs, with a… Continue reading Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (PIB)
Sawantwadi Toy (PIB)
Context- Online Release of Picture Postcard on Sawantwadi Toy by India Post. What are Sawantwadi toys ? Sawantwadi toys refers… Continue reading Sawantwadi Toy (PIB)
What are defence offsets ?
What are defence offsets ? In simplest terms, the offset is an obligation by an international player to boost India’s… Continue reading What are defence offsets ?
A demarcation in the interest of public order
The article analyses how could the duel role assigned to an official leads to the problems in certain situations and… Continue reading A demarcation in the interest of public order
Lessons to learn from Vodafone ruling
Context An Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) tribunal has ruled that India’s imposition of tax liability amounting to ₹22,000 crore on… Continue reading Lessons to learn from Vodafone ruling
Maharashtra modifies Forest Rights Act
Maharashtra government has issued a notification modifying the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 that will enable tribals and other traditional… Continue reading Maharashtra modifies Forest Rights Act
What’s behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes?
Fresh clashes erupted on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, threatening to push the countries back to war 26 years after a ceasefire… Continue reading What’s behind the Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes?
Obesity in India
Adults in urban India consume much more fat than those in rural areas, found the latest survey by the Indian… Continue reading Obesity in India
Explained: Farm Acts and federalism
The President has finally given assent to the controversial farm Bills passed by Parliament last week. Amid protests by farmers’… Continue reading Explained: Farm Acts and federalism
What are the ESG funds?
ESG funds are witnessing a growing interest in the Indian mutual fund industry these days. Try this PYQ: Sustainable development… Continue reading What are the ESG funds?
Dealing with the problems of medical education
The article discusses the issues with medical education in India and how it affects the principle of equality. Role of… Continue reading Dealing with the problems of medical education
Growth compulsion, fiscal arithmetic
The government faces the challenge of high fiscal deficit and declining revenue. This article discusses the challenge and suggests the… Continue reading Growth compulsion, fiscal arithmetic
Where are the funds collected through cess parked?
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, in its latest audit report of government accounts, has observed that the… Continue reading Where are the funds collected through cess parked?
Gilgit-Baltistan: The land of peaks, streams and disputes
Seven decades after it took control of the region, Pakistan is moving to grant full statehood to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), which… Continue reading Gilgit-Baltistan: The land of peaks, streams and disputes
Eden Gardens: India’s oldest cricketing ground
This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in TH. UPSC may ask a question like this: Q.… Continue reading Eden Gardens: India’s oldest cricketing ground
Case for principles of sound public policy
Context Due to extreme uncertainty, several adventurous prescriptions have been put forth. Following are 4 unconventional measures and issues with… Continue reading Case for principles of sound public policy
