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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   10 Govt. puts off decision on tax relief for COVID-19 supplies   Special GST meet on States’ compensation (Polity and Governance) Know about the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting and its key highlights. What were the major […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News National AI Portal (INDIAai) (Government Scheme) Recently, the first anniversary of the ‘National AI Portal’ has been celebrated. National AI Portal (INDIAai) A joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), National e-Governance Division (NeGD), and NASSCOM. Launched in: 2020 Objective: It will create and nurture a unified AI […]

Veer Savarkar Jayanti

In News Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 138th  birth anniversary. About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Early Life  He was born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883.  He was nicknamed ‘Veer’ for his courage from an early age . He , popularly known as […]

Begum Sultan Jahan

In News  Recently, the death anniversary of Begum Sultan Jahan was observed. Begum Sultan Jahan  She was a Philanthropist, Prolific writer, Feminist, Symbol of Women Empowerment.  Born in 1858, Begum Sultan Jahan ascended the throne in 1901.  She was the fourth female ruler of Bhopal. The last Begum of Bhopal was Begum Sultan Jahan.  She […]

Odisha’s Blackbucks Doubled

In News Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years, according to figures from the latest population census released recently by the Chief conservator of forest (wildlife). About  The census was carried out by the State forest department in February 2021. Blackbucks are confined to Balukhand-Konark coastal plain / wildlife sanctuary in Puri […]

Colonial-era Genocide in Namibia

In News Germany for the first time has recognised that it committed genocide against the Herero and Nama people in present-day Namibia during its colonial rule over a century ago. Background Between 1884 and 1890, Germany formally colonised parts of present-day Namibia. Tensions quickly rose as local tribes saw the German settlers as a threat […]

RBI Annual Report for 2020-21

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual report for 2020-21. Key Highlights Impact of Covid-19 Waves While the economy has not moderated to the extent during the first wave of Covid-19, the surrounding uncertainties can act as a deterrent in the immediate period. The onset of the second wave […]

US Denies Rejoining Open Skies Treaty

In News Recently, the US has informed Russia that it will not rejoin the Open Skies Treaty. Background The US, under Donald Trump’s presidency, withdrew from the treaty in 2020. Russia showed disapproval and warned that it would erode global security by making it more difficult for governments to interpret the intentions of other nations, […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Some Pfizer doses could come in July, but no call on indemnity request: Govt (Health  ) The ongoing discussions with […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 6 9 Twitter defaming India, defying laws, says govt. Nine-pin bowling aimed at free speech, privacy SC had cautioned govt. on privacy (Polity and Governance) The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, rationale behind implementation, […]

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