Species in news: Cestrum nocturnum
Nilgiris forest officials are restoring native Shola habitats in places overrun by the invasive species ‘Cestrum nocturnum’. Try this PYQ… Continue reading Species in news: Cestrum nocturnum
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Mapping: Melghat Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra CM has sought alternative routes for the proposed broad gauge conversion of a railway line passing through the Melghat… Continue reading Mapping: Melghat Tiger Reserve
[pib] PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
Union HRD Ministry has released PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education through online medium. Practice question for mains: Q.Discuss the impact… Continue reading [pib] PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
[pib] India’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs
The NITI Aayog has recently presented India’s second Voluntary National Review at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable… Continue reading [pib] India’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs
Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
The Assam government has decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a National Park. Try this question from CSP… Continue reading Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
Mapping: Islands of Polynesia
How did the Polynesian peoples come to live on the far-flung islands of the Pacific? The question has intrigued researchers… Continue reading Mapping: Islands of Polynesia
Mapping: Mont Blanc
The melting Mont Blanc glacier in the French Alps yielded a clutch of newspapers with banner headlines from when Indira… Continue reading Mapping: Mont Blanc
Election Commission (EC)’s power to delay elections
Political parties are increasingly voicing concerns over holding elections in Bihar amid a pandemic. This newscard contains some interesting facts… Continue reading Election Commission (EC)’s power to delay elections
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) signed MoU with NCRB
The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed an MoU with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised… Continue reading National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) signed MoU with NCRB
[pib] India’s Tiger Census sets a New Guinness Record
The fourth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation 2018, results of which were declared to the nation on Global… Continue reading [pib] India’s Tiger Census sets a New Guinness Record
[pib] ASEEM Portal
Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee-Employer Mapping (ASEEM) portal to help skilled people find… Continue reading [pib] ASEEM Portal
Rabari, Bharvad and Charan Tribes of Gujarat
The Gujarat government will constitute a commission to identify the members of Rabari, Bharvad and Charan communities who are eligible… Continue reading Rabari, Bharvad and Charan Tribes of Gujarat
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
India has finally planned to invite Australia to join the annual Malabar naval exercise that has so far included just… Continue reading Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteurs have made public their third communication forwarded to India expressing concern over alleged excessive use… Continue reading International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Who was Herbert Kleber?
With today’s doodle, Google is remembering Dr Herbert David Kleber, who reframed the field of addiction treatment. Try this question… Continue reading Who was Herbert Kleber?
Postal Ballots in Elections
The Election Commission has announced that it will allow those above the age of 65 as well as those under… Continue reading Postal Ballots in Elections
What is Equalization Levy?
The government is not considering extending the deadline for payment of Equalization Levy by non-resident e-commerce players, even though a… Continue reading What is Equalization Levy?
[pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for developing of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs). for urban migrants / poor.… Continue reading [pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor
[pib] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) as part of Economic Response… Continue reading [pib] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Prerak Dauur Samman
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) announced a new category of awards titled ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’ as part… Continue reading Prerak Dauur Samman
