Kolkata Tram
Why in the News? West Bengal has announced the discontinuation of the iconic 150 year old Kolkata trams, India’s last… Continue reading Kolkata Tram
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In news: Dhanauri Wetland
Why in the News? The NGT has ordered the UP government to remove water hyacinth from “Dhanauri wetlands” and questioned… Continue reading In news: Dhanauri Wetland
Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)
Why in the News? September 28th marks 117th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter “Bhagat Singh”. Who was Bhagat… Continue reading Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)
[26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world
PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power… Continue reading [26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world
Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?
Why in the News? On September 20, the Bombay High Court declared the amended IT Rules, 2021, unconstitutional for empowering… Continue reading Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?
Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network (MSFN)
Why in the News? India has officially joined the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN), a global initiative to strengthen… Continue reading Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network (MSFN)
[pib] 10 Years of Make in India
Why in the News? It has been 10 years since the announcement of “Make in India” Programme on September 25… Continue reading [pib] 10 Years of Make in India
Places in News: Neom Megacity Project
Why in the News? The Wall Street Journal has highlighted controversies surrounding the Neom Megacity Project, a key project of… Continue reading Places in News: Neom Megacity Project
Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary
Why in the News? September 25 marks the 108th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, one of the most influential… Continue reading Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary
[25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education
PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient… Continue reading [25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education
What are retractions and why do they matter?
Why in the News? The ‘Retraction Watch’ database reports an Indian scientist in Lucknow with 45 retractions, while a Kolkata… Continue reading What are retractions and why do they matter?
Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case
Why in the News? On Monday, September 24, the Karnataka High Court permitted an investigation into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in… Continue reading Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case
Findings based on China’s Chang’e-5 Mission
Why in the News? Scientists long believed that volcanic activity on the moon ceased about a billion years ago. However,… Continue reading Findings based on China’s Chang’e-5 Mission
AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Why in the News? The Indian Army is set to receive its first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters… Continue reading AH-64E Apache Helicopters
How does the selection works at Oscar Awards?
Why in the News? India has announced its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th… Continue reading How does the selection works at Oscar Awards?
Spices Board targets exports of $25 billion by 2047
Why in the News? The Spices Board of India aims to achieve $25 billion in annual exports of spices and… Continue reading Spices Board targets exports of $25 billion by 2047
Why Ambedkar and Gandhi disagreed on question of separate electorates for SC’s?
Why in the News? On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yerawada Jail, Pune, to… Continue reading Why Ambedkar and Gandhi disagreed on question of separate electorates for SC’s?
How Supreme Court strengthened child pornography law?
Why in the News? In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has tightened child pornography laws, declaring that viewing, possessing,… Continue reading How Supreme Court strengthened child pornography law?
How Starlink satellites are ‘blinding’ astronomers?
Why in the News? Starlink satellites, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are causing issues for astronomers by disrupting both optical… Continue reading How Starlink satellites are ‘blinding’ astronomers?
Who was Mary Poonen Lukose?
Why in the News? 100 years ago, on September 23, 1924, Mary Poonen Lukose became the first woman to join… Continue reading Who was Mary Poonen Lukose?
