Yearly Archives: 2021
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Massive distribution of ex gratia will strain finances, says Centre (Polity and Governance) The government’s response to petitions in the Supreme Court (SC) to pay Rs. 4 lakh compensation to the families of every Covid-19 victim. SC’s stand on the issue […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Cicadas Recently, billions of periodical cicadas have emerged across eastern parts of the USA. Periodical cicadas, of the genus Magicicadae, are called so because of their 13- or 17-year life cycle. In any given place, they come out only once every 13 or 17 years. Occasionally, part of a population will come […]
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
In News Recently, National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. About NIXI hosted a webinar on “Digital Economy – expanding footprints” on the occasion of completing 18 years. Through this webinar that NIXI will provide a personalized email with 10GB space to every .IN user. About NIXI NIXI is […]
International Day of Yoga
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India, while addressing a programme to mark the 7th International Day of Yoga (IDY), has termed yoga a “ray of hope” and a source of strength amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. About International Day of Yoga Background The idea for an UN-mandated IDY was first proposed by […]
World Competitiveness Index
In News Recently, India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index. About Index The World Competitiveness Index is compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). It was first published in 1989. It is a comprehensive annual report and a worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. It provides benchmarking and […]
Sea Level Rise and Its Impact
In News A recent study, projecting different greenhouse gas scenarios, stated that Climate change will increase sea level in Lakshadweep Islands and it will affect airports and residential areas. About (Image Courtesy : Researchgate) Three Primary Factors For Sea Level Rise Threats Adapting to the threat Way Forward Best Practices: In Jakarta, a $40 billion […]
Black Softshell Turtle Conservation
In News Recently, Hayagriva Madhava Temple Committee, Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two NGOs namely Turtle Survival Alliance India and Help Earth for long-term conservation of Black Softshell turtle. The temple, revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, is at Hajo, about 30 km northwest of Guwahati and harbours various threatened species […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Centre plans Bill to order censors to re-examine a cleared film Delhi HC’s order surprising, need to examine reading […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC refuses to intervene in HC ruling on student activists’ bail Twitter grilled by MPs over violation of new IT rules (Polity and Governance) The Supreme Court decision for not intervening in the Delhi High Court decision of granting […]
