Who was Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis?
A bronze statue of Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis is set to be unveiled in China. Try this PYQ: Q.A recent… Continue reading Who was Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis?
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Species in news: Barn Owl
With a thriving rat population playing havoc with its coconut yield, the UT of Lakshadweep hires barn owls for help.… Continue reading Species in news: Barn Owl
[pib] Eklavya Model Residential Schools
An Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) teacher was selected for National Award to Teachers 2020. Note the specific features of… Continue reading [pib] Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Boosting demand with wage hike
The article discusses the threat posed to the Indian economy by the subdued demand following the return of the labourers… Continue reading Boosting demand with wage hike
PVTGS in Andaman
Five members of the Great Andamanese tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTGs) have tested positive for COVID-19. Try this… Continue reading PVTGS in Andaman
Turkey’s Maritime Disputes
Turkish President Erdogan has asserted that his country will take whatever belongs to it in the Mediterranean, as well as… Continue reading Turkey’s Maritime Disputes
National Recruitment Agency: Taking jobs closer to people
Recruitment reform in the form of National Recruitment Agency will resolve many issues faced by the youth appearing for the… Continue reading National Recruitment Agency: Taking jobs closer to people
How marriage age and women’s health are linked?
PM had announced a panel to fight malnutrition in young women and ensure they get married at the right age.… Continue reading How marriage age and women’s health are linked?
BRICS Innovation Base for 5G and AI Technology
China has made a proposal to create what it has termed a BRICS innovation base to take forward 5G and… Continue reading BRICS Innovation Base for 5G and AI Technology
[pib] Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA)
NITI Aayog will virtually launch the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA). Try this PYQ: Q.The term… Continue reading [pib] Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA)
[pib] Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020
NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness has released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020. Try this PYQ:… Continue reading [pib] Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020
[pib] Cultural heritage of Hyderabad
Ministry of Tourism’s DekhoApnaDesh Webinar Series in its 50th session held a webinar on “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”. Note various… Continue reading [pib] Cultural heritage of Hyderabad
Dismantling INS Viraat
Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat is set to be scrapped at a ship breaking yard at Alang in Gujarat soon.… Continue reading Dismantling INS Viraat
ASTROSAT Satellite
ASTROSAT, India’s first multi-wavelength satellite observatory, has detected an extreme ultraviolet (UV) light from a galaxy which is 9.3 billion… Continue reading ASTROSAT Satellite
Reversing health sector neglect with a reform agenda
The article analyses the issues India could face in implementing the universal health coverage. Context Both India and the U.S.… Continue reading Reversing health sector neglect with a reform agenda
Tribes in news: Bondas
The COVID-19 pandemic has reached the Bondas, a PVTGs community residing in the hill ranges of Malkangiri district in Odisha.… Continue reading Tribes in news: Bondas
[pib] National Food Security Act, 2013
The Department of Food &Public Distribution has issued directions to States/UTs to include all eligible disabled persons under the National… Continue reading [pib] National Food Security Act, 2013
BIS’ draft standard for drinking water supply
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prepared a draft standard for the supply system of piped drinking water. Try… Continue reading BIS’ draft standard for drinking water supply
National Council for Transgender Persons
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has constituted the National Council for Transgender Persons. Try this question for mains:… Continue reading National Council for Transgender Persons
Differential impact of COVID and the lockdown
Though pandemic has been called as the great leveller, closer look at the impact of Covid on the marginalised section… Continue reading Differential impact of COVID and the lockdown
