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73rd Republic Day 2022

In News India has celebrated the 73rd Republic Day today as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of independence.  Why Is Republic Day Celebrated on 26th January In India? India adopted the Constitution of India: On January 26, 1950, giving the day a special place in the history of India. When […]

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2021

In News Transparency International has ranked India at 85 among 180 countries in its Corruption Perception Index report released recently. Key Findings World:  Overall, two-thirds of the 168 countries on the 2015 index scored below 50, on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be very clean). Denmark took […]

National Tourism Day

In News National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year to appreciate India’s beauty and spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy. About The ministry of tourism: is observing National Tourism Day under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a 75-week grand celebration […]

Mysore King Tipu Sultan

In News Mysore King Tipu Sultan is at the centre of a recent controversy in Mumbai. Why Controversy? Mumbai Minister is planning to name a playground in the Muslim dominated Malwani locality after the 17th century ruler, Tipu Sultan. The rift between right winged – BJP – and the other party is that of ideology. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Air India set to be handed to Tata Group on January 27 ( Economy ) Know about Air India Disinvestment, pros and cons, How will consumers and employees be impacted? GS 2 1 Court frames sedition charges against  Sharjeel over […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Pakistan sends India a plea by Hindu body for air pilgrimage (IR ) What is the present status of trade and travel between India and Pakistan? a recent proposal by the Pakistan Hindu Council to allow Hindu, Muslim and […]

Trade Defence Wing (TDW) Operations

In Context  The Trade Defence Wing (TDW) operations under the Department of Commerce (DOC) has brought relief to the Indian exporters. About Trade Defence Wing (TDW) It was established in the year 2016. It has been the nodal point for extending support and defending the interests of Indian exporters in investigations undertaken by other countries […]

Sela Tunnel Project

In News  Recently, Border Roads Organisation (BRO)  conducted the final blast for the 980-metre long Sela Tunnel (Tunnel 1)under Project Vartak. About  The foundation stone of the Sela Tunnel Project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.   It is located in the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh.  The project comprises Tunnel 1, […]

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

In News  Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted and conferred digital certificates to Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees for 2021-22. Digital certificates conferred on PMRBP awardees for the years 2022 and 2021 using Blockchain Technology.  This technology is being used for the first time for giving certificates to awardees. Blockchain technology is a […]

One District One Product Scheme

In News The much-touted One District One Product (ODOP) scheme launched by the state government to encourage setting up of processing units for local agrarian produce has failed to make much headway. About the scheme Philosophy behind ODOP: To select a brand and promote one product from each district of India that has a specific […]

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