We must aspire for nurturing economy
The sight of thousands of migrant workers walking thousands of kms back home after lockdown has been the watershed moment… Continue reading We must aspire for nurturing economy
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Why Ladakh matters to India and China?
This article from IE discusses this cold, dry, high altitude territory with its extremely scarce vegetation that makes it a… Continue reading Why Ladakh matters to India and China?
India gets re-elected as Non-permanent Member of UNSC
India gets re-elected as Non-permanent Members of UNSC with 184 out of the 192 valid votes polled in its favour.… Continue reading India gets re-elected as Non-permanent Member of UNSC
What is Civil Services Board?
Punjab government notifying Civil Services Board providing for a fixed tenure of IAS officers has left its leaders in the… Continue reading What is Civil Services Board?
Rule of Law Index and India
The Supreme Court has asked the government to treat a writ petition for setting up expert panels to boost India’s… Continue reading Rule of Law Index and India
Kodumanal Megalithic Burial Site
The Kodumanal excavation in Erode Dist. of Tamil Nadu has threw light on burial rituals and the concept of afterlife… Continue reading Kodumanal Megalithic Burial Site
History, the standoff, and policy worth rereading
In the changing circumstances, there is a need for recalibration of foreign policy when dealing with China. This article draws… Continue reading History, the standoff, and policy worth rereading
Issues with the ordinances on agriculture
Following the announcement of reforms in the agri-sector, the government issued ordinances to make good on its promise. These ordinances… Continue reading Issues with the ordinances on agriculture
What makes Himalayan tourism spots vulnerable to landslides?
This newscard talks about the city of Dharamshala where landslides occur frequently. Practice question for mains: Q.“Himalayan region is more… Continue reading What makes Himalayan tourism spots vulnerable to landslides?
How ‘Vaccine Nationalism’ could block vulnerable populations’ access to COVID-19 vaccines
Hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine candidates are currently being developed. Many countries are securing priority access to doses of COVID-19 vaccine.… Continue reading How ‘Vaccine Nationalism’ could block vulnerable populations’ access to COVID-19 vaccines
What is Axone?
A movie named Axone — also spelt akhuni —soya bean dish of Nagaland has been recently released. The traditional ‘Axone’… Continue reading What is Axone?
“Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” Report
The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has released the “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” Report. This… Continue reading “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” Report
COVID Isolation Coaches and their deployment
The Union govt. has declared that 500 COVID isolation coaches would be deployed in Delhi. So far, over 5,000 coaches… Continue reading COVID Isolation Coaches and their deployment
What explains the new mark crosses by our Forex reserves
At first, it seems almost contradictory. And so it is. Our foreign exchange reserves touched new high of $500 billion… Continue reading What explains the new mark crosses by our Forex reserves
What lies behind China’s assertion in Ladakh
The latest stand-off in Ladakh triggered a debate over the reasons for Chinese actions. While many attribute it to India’s… Continue reading What lies behind China’s assertion in Ladakh
Why South China Sea matters to India
What happens in the South China Sea has bearing on India. So far, the U.S. played a major role in… Continue reading Why South China Sea matters to India
SIPRI Report on Nuclear Stockpiles
All nations that have nuclear weapons continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals, while India and China increased their nuclear warheads… Continue reading SIPRI Report on Nuclear Stockpiles
The need for an anti-discrimination law
India has a unique distinction of being a democracy without comprehensive legislation to back the constitutional right of equality. This… Continue reading The need for an anti-discrimination law
Skill University
This article highlights the utility of skill education in India. There are several benefits in its adoption. But it would… Continue reading Skill University
Ninth Schedule of Indian Constitution
read: [Burning Issue] SC judgement on Reservation not being a Fundamental Right
