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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   As ISRO prepares for a manned mission, its new chief is the man for the moment (S&T) Know about ISRO, ISRO Milestones and upcoming missions. GS 1 4 Marital rape hearing: Amicus argues against an exception to IPC section 375 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 &6   Hate speech: SC seeks response from govt A quest for social consensus against hate speech (Polity and Governance) Recent step of  the Supreme Court to ask the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the police chiefs of Delhi […]

National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) Initiative

In News NEAT launched as a single platform for providing the best-developed ed-tech solutions and courses to the students in India.  About the project Project by: Ministry of Education, piloted by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Aims: to help students from socio-economically disadvantaged communities enroll for courses taught by ed-tech companies, has offered […]

Retail Inflation

In News India’s benchmark inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), firmed up to 5.59% year-on-year in December 2021, data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed. About With this, the CPI has remained within the RBI’s tolerance level for the sixth consecutive month. According to the Monetary Policy Committee’s […]

World Hindi Day

In News  Recently, UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India’s world heritage sites on the WHC website on the occasion of World Hindi Day. About World Hindi Day World Hindi Day or Vishwa Hindi Divas is celebrated every year on January 10 to mark the first World Hindi Conference that […]

Henley Passport Index

In News  Recently, India’s passport rank improved to 83 from 90 in the Henley Passport Index. India now has visa-free access to 60 destinations worldwide with Oman and Armenia being the latest additions.  India has added 35 more destinations since 2006. Top Performers   The most powerful passport in the world for the year 2022 Japan, […]

Saraswati River

In Context  The critical role of River Saraswati for Indian Civilization was highlighted during the first day of the 25th National Youth Festival 2022 About  The National Youth Festival is aimed at shaping the minds of India’s youth and transforming them into a “united force for nation-building.”  It is one of the biggest exercises in […]

Pakistan’s first National Security Policy

In Context  The National Security Policy of Pakistan is scheduled to be formally unveiled by the Pakistan Prime Minister. Major Highlights of Policy   The five-year-policy document covering a period between 2022-26, is being propped up by the Pakistan government as the country’s first-ever strategy paper of its kind that spells out the national security vision […]

Appointment of the new chairman of ISRO

In News  Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the appointment of the eminent rocket scientist Dr S Somanath as its new chairman and Space Secretary.  About  Dr Somanath is taking over the reins of ISRO at a critical juncture when sweeping reforms and critical missions are set to define the forward journey of […]

NATO, Russia in high-level talks

In News NATO and Russia’s high-level talks in Brussels as Ukraine tensions simmers.  About The talks come during a week of high-stakes diplomacy and a U.S.-led effort to prevent preparations for what the US believes could be a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The NATO-Russia Council: their chief forum for talks was set up two decades […]