Yearly Archives: 2022
Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)
In News Recently, a new I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) initiative called “Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST)” was launched. Key Points Empowering Women: The WEST programme will cater to women with a STEM background and empower them to contribute to the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. Separate platform to scientifically […]
India-Bangladesh River Pact
In News Recently, India and Bangladesh signed a water sharing agreement for the first time in 25 years. About River pact: India and Bangladesh signed an interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river, the first such pact between them in over 25 years The Ganga water treaty was signed in 1996. Significance: The Kushiyara […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 6 Hasina to meet PM today: Trade, connectivity, defence on agenda (International Relations) What is the agenda of the upcoming India-Bangladesh meeting? and know India Bangladesh relations. GS 2 7 Internal audit report points to big gap MP’s ICDS ration supply […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 8 Gorbachev, macroeconomics, and Gandhi The difficult path to IndiaPakistan peace (International Relations) Who was Mikhail Gorbachev?know about his reforms,lessons for india and Gandhi’s ethical economics What is the present status of India-Pakistan relationship?existing Issues between both the […]
Public health System in India
In Context Recently ,it has been observed that Public health is a separate profession requiring a specific set of competencies. Overview of India’s healthcare sector India’s healthcare delivery system is categorised into two major components public and private. The government, i.e. public healthcare system, comprises limited secondary and tertiary care institutions in key cities and […]
Shumang Leela
In News The 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 kicked off in Imphal. About Shumang Leela which means ‘Courtyard performance‘ is a traditional Manipuri theatrical art form considered to have developed in the 19 th and 20 th century. It is believed to be descended from Lai Haraoba, a ritual of the Meiti Community. […]
Basilica of Bom Jesus
In News The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, a major tourist attraction, would be closed for visitors for a month for restoration. About The Basilica of Bom Jesus is part of the Churches and Convents of Goa listed under UNESCOs World Heritage List. It contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier, illustrating the evangelization […]
Black Garden Queen Ant
In News According to a recent study, insulin-suppressing protein may be responsible for the five-fold increase in longevity in queen ants compared to worker ants. Generally, species with a faster metabolism for reproduction are associated with a shorter life span. Ants are a notable exception to this generally accepted rule. About Black Garden Queen Ant […]
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries + (OPEC+)
In News OPEC+ is going to cut crude oil output by 100k barrels per day from October 2022. About OPEC+ Created in 2016 Backdrop: OPEC countries decided to ally with other oil-producing countries outside the group to cut down the global output of oil. Members: OPEC+ refers to a group of 23 oil-producing countries that […]
Editorial Analysis
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- 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?
