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Dara Shikoh

In News The Vice President calls Dara Shikoh a torchbearer of social harmony.   Dara Shikoh About: He was the eldest son and heir-apparent of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In 1655 his father and Mughal emperor Shah Jahan declared him the Crown Prince; he was assassinated by his younger brother, Aurangzeb, in a bitter […]

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

In News Several states are set to seek an extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) beyond September 30. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) About:  It was initially announced for a three-month period (April-June 2020) to alleviate Covid distress. It was extended several times, with its sixth phase ending September 2022. […]

Green hydrogen: a risky bet

In News Recently, the Countries have been betting on green hydrogen to meet their climate goals.  But a new study has warned against relying on this green technology calling it a risky bet. About Green hydrogen About: It is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-toxic and highly combustible gaseous substance. Hydrogen is the lightest, simplest and most […]

Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme

In News Recently, the Rajasthan Chief Minister launched a scheme on the lines of the MGNREGA to provide 100 days of employment to families in urban areas. About Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme Aim Providing economic support to the poor and needy families living in the cities through work to be provided on demand for […]

Places of Worship Act challenged in SC

In News A representative of the erstwhile royal family of Kashi has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. A three-judge Supreme Court bench will take up petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991  on October 11, 2022 About the Act  the P.V. Narasimha Rao government […]

India-China disengagement at LAC

In News  Recently ,India and China announced that their armies have begun to disengage from Patrolling Point-15 in the Gogra-Hotsprings area of Eastern Ladakh, marking a step forward to end the standoff ongoing since May 2020. More In News  The move comes ahead of next week’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, which both […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 10% quota for EWS: SC says will examine if law violates basic structure   Opening revamped Kartavya Path,unveiling Netaji statue ,PM underlines role of cultural infrastructure  (Governance)   What is 103rd Amendment Act, 2019 in Indian Constitution? Criticism and Supreme Court […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   GS 3   1   1   India, China troops disengage at LAC friction point in Ladakh (International Relations)   India ranks  132 in HDI as score drops (Growth and Development )   What are the Border disputes between India & […]

Developments in India-Bangladesh Ties

In News  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ongoing state visit to India and meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have resulted in positive outcomes. Bangladesh is now central to India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy”, particularly given the economic crisis affecting Pakistan and Sri Lanka.  Latest Developments  During the current visit, seven agreements have been concluded in […]

Queen Elizabeth II

In News  Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died on September 8 at the age of 96. About  Early Life : Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, in Mayfair, central London. She is the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, who will become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, […]

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