What are Integrated Battle Groups (IBG)?
The Army’s new concept of agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBG) as part of the overall force transformation will be operationalised… Continue reading What are Integrated Battle Groups (IBG)?
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JDY or NREGA card: What is better option for cash transfers?
JAM Trinity is one of the flagship policy of the government. In times of COVID crisis, this article highlights some… Continue reading JDY or NREGA card: What is better option for cash transfers?
India-Nepal dispute over Kalapani Region
Nepal has protested against India’s inauguration of a Himalayan link road built in a disputed territory which falls at a… Continue reading India-Nepal dispute over Kalapani Region
GI tag for Sohrai Khovar painting, Telia Rumal
Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting and Telangana’s Telia Rumal were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry.… Continue reading GI tag for Sohrai Khovar painting, Telia Rumal
[pib] Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Mission)
The PM has announced the Atma-nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (or Self-reliant India Mission) and said that in the days to come… Continue reading [pib] Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Mission)
[pib] CHAMPIONS Portal for Indian MSMEs
In a major initiative, Union Ministry of MSME has launched CHAMPIONS portal for assisting Indian MSMEs march into the big… Continue reading [pib] CHAMPIONS Portal for Indian MSMEs
What is the Sample Registration System (SRS)?
The Registrar General of India released its Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin based on data collected for 2018. Since we… Continue reading What is the Sample Registration System (SRS)?
Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Yesterday, May 11 was celebrated as the National Technology Day. It marks the day on which India successfully test-fired its… Continue reading Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Person in news: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. These days, personality-based prelims questions are… Continue reading Person in news: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[pib] Atal Pension Yojana: Marking 5 Years of Implementation
The flagship social security scheme ‘Atal Pension Yojana’ (APY) has completed five years of successful implementation. Five years of successfull… Continue reading [pib] Atal Pension Yojana: Marking 5 Years of Implementation
Explained: How can Inter-State workers be protected?
Context Following the novel coronavirus pandemic, the nationwide lockdown announced on March 24 at short notice has caused immense distress… Continue reading Explained: How can Inter-State workers be protected?
Relaxation in labour laws due to COVID-19 outbreak and their impacts
Amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, an increasing number of states that include Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat have pushed… Continue reading Relaxation in labour laws due to COVID-19 outbreak and their impacts
Indigenous antibody test: COVID Kavach ELISA
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology (NIV) at Pune has developed and validated the indigenous IgG ELISA… Continue reading Indigenous antibody test: COVID Kavach ELISA
[pib] Mission SAGAR
As part of India’s outreach amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ships have departed for Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros,… Continue reading [pib] Mission SAGAR
[Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part II)
COVID-19 and MSMEs The MSMEs were already struggling — in terms of declining revenues and capacity utilization — in the… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part II)
Economy and the challenges ahead
Various projections of growth paint a grim picture of the Indian economy as well as the global economy. This article… Continue reading Economy and the challenges ahead
What is Stringency Index?
India enforced one of the strongest lockdowns at an early phase of case growth. Now, an index created by the… Continue reading What is Stringency Index?
The Resistance Front (TRF)
(Image Source: The Economic Times) A newly floated outfit, the Resistance Front, has come under the scanner of… Continue reading The Resistance Front (TRF)
What is Urban Ozone?
A Manchester (UK) based research has found that the nationwide lockdown may be leading to the generation of a dangerous… Continue reading What is Urban Ozone?
Rare Black Panther spotted in Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
A rare Black Panther was spotted in the Netravali WLS in South Goa. There are many WLS and National Park… Continue reading Rare Black Panther spotted in Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
