Monthly Archives: November 2022
Need of “India Rare Earths Mission”
In News Recently, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the government to encourage private-sector mining in the Rare Earths minerals sector to counter India’s reliance on China for imports of such minerals. More in News The industry has demanded to Set up an ‘India Rare Earths Mission’ which should be manned by professionals […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Duty to country, responsibilities are first priority of citizens: PM Modi (Polity) Know about Fundamental Duty and Preamble. Its Significance, criticism and way ahead. GS 3 3 Have energy needs, no cut for coal phase-down (Environment) What […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Recreating sacred groves in north T.N. (Environment) What is Sacred Groves? Know about the Significance and threats to Sacred Groves. GS 2 1 Birth certificate to be made mandatory for jobs, driving licence, passport, voting right (Polity […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC notice to Centre on plea to recognise same-sex marriage (Polity and Governance) Know about key provisions and objectives of the Special Marriage Act of 1954? GS 1 7 India correcting past mistakes by recognising unsung heroes: Modi (History) Learn facts […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficiency (Welfare Schemes) Know about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, its objectives, issues and way ahead GS 2 1 Supreme Court seeks government view on allowing same-sex marriage […]
The credibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI)
In Context, A vital issue of national importance dominating the headlines for the last three days is the PIL in the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy and neutrality of the Election Commission of India (ECI). About the Election Commission of India It is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes […]
Mycobacterium Leprae
Context A group of researchers have found that armadillo livers grow substantially when infected with Mycobacterium leprae. Study finds bacteria of the chronic infectious disease reprogrammed certain cells into ‘stem-like cells’. Armadillos are mammals with their back, head, legs and tail covered in bony plates. They got the name from their unique look, which translated […]
Garuda Shakti
In News A contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces. About Garuda Shakti Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises under this banner. It aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces […]
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
In News The Sangeet Natak Akademi has bestowed special one-time awards commemorating 75 years of India’s independence on 86 artists, apart from selecting 128 performing artists from various fields for its regular annual awards for the years 2019-21. About Sangeet Natak Akademi Award The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are the highest national recognition conferred on […]
