Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Commission to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of… Continue reading Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs
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In news: Athirappally Waterfalls
The Kerala government recently gave the go-ahead for the proposed 163-megawatt (MW) Athirappally Hydroelectric Project. Information about some of India’s… Continue reading In news: Athirappally Waterfalls
Why Russia celebrates WWII triumph on a different date?
Raksha Mantri is on a three-day trip to Russia to attend the 75th Victory Day. India has sent a tri-services… Continue reading Why Russia celebrates WWII triumph on a different date?
What is the Arctic Heatwave warming up Siberia?
The Arctic Circle has recorded temperatures reaching over 38 degrees Celsius in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk, likely an all-time… Continue reading What is the Arctic Heatwave warming up Siberia?
100 Years of Malabar Rebellion
With the 1921 Malabar Rebellion turning 100 next year, several movies have been announced back-to-back. Try this question from CSP… Continue reading 100 Years of Malabar Rebellion
Why high-altitude warfare is challenging, how soldiers are trained
The violent standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley of Ladakh region has thrown the spotlight on high-altitude… Continue reading Why high-altitude warfare is challenging, how soldiers are trained
‘Decarbonizing Transport in India (DTI)’ Project
NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) is set to launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India” project with… Continue reading ‘Decarbonizing Transport in India (DTI)’ Project
Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections, says Supreme Court
Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. The choice of a voter should be free and… Continue reading Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections, says Supreme Court
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
PM Modi has launched the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan, an employment scheme for migrant workers. Practice question for mains: Q.… Continue reading Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
Paying attention to condition of migrant workers
Issue of migrant workers caught attention of the nation amid lockdown. This issue has wider implications for the economy. This… Continue reading Paying attention to condition of migrant workers
Reshaping the gig economy
3 min The shockwave that pandemic sent through the economy has been reshaping the global job market. Gig economy would… Continue reading Reshaping the gig economy
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Indian officials attended the virtual 32nd special Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) plenary meeting,… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Species in news: Horseshoe Crab
Horseshoe crabs face an uncertain future in Odisha, their largest habitat in India, even as the world gets ready to… Continue reading Species in news: Horseshoe Crab
Postscript to a tragedy at Galwan
The article suggests the approach that India should adopt in its policy toward China. Long term view of the situation… Continue reading Postscript to a tragedy at Galwan
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
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
