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Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979): India’s first sporting superstar

Why in the News? National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India to honor the memory of “Major… Continue reading Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979): India’s first sporting superstar

[pib] Novel Nanopolymer developed by INST Mohali

Why in the News Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, have developed novel electrochemical and… Continue reading [pib] Novel Nanopolymer developed by INST Mohali

The term of the 22nd Law Commission ends

Why in the News? The term of the 22nd Law Commission has ended, with its key report on the Uniform… Continue reading The term of the 22nd Law Commission ends

[30th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Connecting the dots in the Kyiv visit

PYQ Relevance: Q Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken… Continue reading [30th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Connecting the dots in the Kyiv visit

Cabinet approves BioE3 Policy for Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing  

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy’ proposed by… Continue reading Cabinet approves BioE3 Policy for Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing  

Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy  

Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has established itself as one of India’s most credible institutions,… Continue reading Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy  

[pib] Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Program

Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports launched the “RESET Programme” to empower retired sportspersons with… Continue reading [pib] Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Program

Land-Based Deep Depression causing extreme floods in Gujarat

Why in the News? Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan are facing severe flooding caused by a land-based deep depression. The… Continue reading Land-Based Deep Depression causing extreme floods in Gujarat

Species in News: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Why in the News? The Atlantic bluefin tuna, already heavily overfished, now faces a new threat from warming seas, causing… Continue reading Species in News: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

[29th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: ​A Silent democratic backlash in South Asia 

PYQ Relevance: Q The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with… Continue reading [29th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: ​A Silent democratic backlash in South Asia 

How Canada’s policy of ‘reducing low-wage, temporary workers’ may impact Indians?       

Why in the News? On Monday, August 26, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would be “reducing the number… Continue reading How Canada’s policy of ‘reducing low-wage, temporary workers’ may impact Indians?       

What is the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)?

Why in the News? The annual meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has begun in Nuku’alofa, the capital of… Continue reading What is the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)?

Rajya Sabha Elections

Why in the News? Results of the latest round of Rajya Sabha elections are out. Elections to the Rajya Sabha: … Continue reading Rajya Sabha Elections

Expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. It will… Continue reading Expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme

[28th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: ​Reasonable restrictions: On Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest and Content Hosting 

PYQ Relevance: Q What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also?… Continue reading [28th August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: ​Reasonable restrictions: On Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest and Content Hosting 

Chile’s Atacama Salt Flat sinking due to Lithium Mining

Why in the News? A recent study published in journal IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing has found that… Continue reading Chile’s Atacama Salt Flat sinking due to Lithium Mining

[pib] ANUBHAV AWARDS, 2024

Why in the News? The Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions has conferred the Anubhav Awards 2024.… Continue reading [pib] ANUBHAV AWARDS, 2024

[pib] 10 Years of Jan Dhan Scheme

Why in the News? PM Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on 28th August 2014.  It has… Continue reading [pib] 10 Years of Jan Dhan Scheme

Report reveals minimal use of Plea Bargaining in Courts

Why in the News? According to a report by the Ministry of Law and Justice, only 0.11% of cases were… Continue reading Report reveals minimal use of Plea Bargaining in Courts

On the unrest in the Balochistan region

Why in the News? The recent protests are a significant part of Balochistan’s long history of political struggles. They highlight… Continue reading On the unrest in the Balochistan region