Yearly Archives: 2021
Climate Change & Locust Infestations
In News Recently, experts at COP-26 stated that infestation of desert locusts, which has plagued a vast swathe from eastern Africa to India in recent years, is closely linked to climate change. About Plans to mitigate climate change must include action against pests and diseases, iterated by panelists at the Global Landscapes Forum Climate hybrid […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 As hate content spiked, cost cuts at Facebook hit its review team (Governance) What is Facebook doing or has done to tackle hate speech? GS 2 1 BrahMos needs to be taken to LAC, need wide roads, says govt (Governance) Can […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 India seeks $1 tn in ‘climate finance’ to meet its targets Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ again, relief unlikely in next two days (Environment) What are the major takeaways from the ongoing climate agreement negotiations in Glasgow? Why […]
Nutrition Smart Villages
In News Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced the “Nutrition Smart Village” programme to reach out to 75 villages across India. About Objectives of the initiative: Promoting nutritional awareness. Education and behavioural change in rural areas involving farm women and school children. Harnessing traditional knowledge through the local recipe to overcome malnutrition and Implementing nutrition-sensitive […]
Acharya Kripalani
In News On 11 November, the Prime Minister paid tribute to freedom fighter Acharya Kripalani on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Who was Acharya Kripalani? About: He was born on 11 November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh. His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya Kripalani. Before joining the freedom […]
Privilege Motion
In News Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha moved a privilege motion against Culture Minister over the appointment of former MP as the chairperson of the National Monuments Authority (NMA). What is the Issue? The educational and professional background of the current chairperson of NMA does not meet the requirements of the law passed […]
ADR Report on Political Fundings
In News Over 55% of the donations received by regional parties in FY 2019-20 came from “unknown” sources, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report. Highlights of the report Huge share from “unknown” sources: Electoral bonds accounted for nearly 95% of the donations from “unknown” sources. The report noted that donations received […]
Earth’s First Landmass Emerged in Singhbhum
In News Scientists have found sandstones in Singhbhum with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains and beaches over 3.2 billion years old, representing the earliest crust exposed to air. Major Findings Jharkhand’s Singhbhum region: The Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, famous for its mica mines all over the world, can change the perspective of […]
National Education Day
In News Every year since 2008, November 11 has been celebrated as the National Education Day to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Who was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad? He was born on 11th November 1888. He served as the education […]
Editorial Analysis
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern
