In News November 24 is commemorated as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur. More about the Guru Tegh Bahadur About: He was the ninth guru of the Sikhs, who stood up against forcible conversions by the Mughals, and was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675. Birth: Tegh Bahadur was born in Amritsar […]
In News Recently the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) was released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). More about the news The unemployment rate: The unemployment rate in urban areas for persons aged above 15 eased to 7.2% in July-September 2022 from 9.8% a year ago and 7.6% in the previous quarter. The unemployment rate […]
In News Recently, delegation-level talks between Iran and India were held where both sides agreed on continued cooperation for the development of the Shahid Beheshti terminal of the Chabahar port. Major highlights of the meeting Bilateral relations: India and Iran discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations including political, economic, cultural, and consular engagement. Both countries […]
In News Recently, States have approached the NITI Aayog, seeking its help to set up their own public policy institutions to boost development and drive inclusive growth. Key Points State’s demand: Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh have approached the NITI Aayog, seeking its help to set up their own public policy institutions to boost […]
In News According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India has seen a steady decline in the prevalence of child marriage from 47.4% in 2005 to 23.3% in 2021. Key Points India: India has seen a steady decline in the prevalence of the practice from 47.4% in 2005 to 23.3% in 2021. Eight States […]
In News Exactly a century ago, in 1922, humanity rediscovered Mohenjo Daro. About Mohenjo-daro Location: Mohenjo-Daro or the “Mound of the dead” lies in Larkana district of Sindh (Pakistan), about 5 km away from the Indus. Contribution of discovery: It was discovered by archeologists Rakhaldas Banerji and Sir John Marshall. Significance of the site: It […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3& 10 SC to Govt: Show us EC Arun Goel’s appointment file, if no hanky panky, don’t fear Fixing the election commission (Polity and Governance) Know about the appointment process of Election Commissioners, What are functions and powers of Election Commissioners, emerging […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 GS 2 1 1 MHA takes up with MEA influx of Kuki-Chins (Populations and Associated issues ) Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’: Supreme Court (Polity and Governance) Know about Kuki-Chins community and India’s refugee law. […]
In News India and Australia would now implement the free trade agreement on a mutually agreed date as the Australian Parliament approved the pact between the two countries. About Ind-Aus ECTA ECTA is the first trade agreement of India with a developed country after more than a decade. The Agreement encompasses cooperation across the entire […]
In News Fifa claims that Al Rihla, the official match ball for the Qatar World Cup, travels faster than any other in the tournament’s history. About Al Rihla Name and design: In Arabic, Al Rihla means ‘the journey. The name is believed to be a reference to a travelogue written by Ibn Battuta, the 14th-century […]
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