In Context The government has recently invited bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years. About renewable & non-renewable resources of energy Renewable energy: Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know At a Kutch Harappan graveyard, team works to unlock a mystery: Life and times of those buried Indian express GS-1/ History Cemetry discovered at Khatiya village in Gujarat The Harappan civilisation is said to have thrived along the banks of river Indus from around 5,000 BC to 1,000 […]
In Context India’s security potential in the IOR fits well with the US’ search for like-minded partners that could share security responsibilities in the Asia-Pacific region. About QUAD About: It is also known as Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD). QUAD is an informal group of India, the US, Japan and Australia. It is a strategic dialogue […]
India Yellow Syllabus: GS-1/Culture Van Gogh 360° exhibition is going on in Delhi showcasing the paintings by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. His one of the most famous painting is the Starry Night. About The Starry Night, painted in 1889 by Vincent van Gogh, is one of the most recognised paintings in the world, depicting […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Centre files review petition against SC order on Delhi services: How does a review petition get heard in court? Indian Express GS – 2 Polity Why has this review petition been filed? How does a review petition get heard in court? On what grounds can a petitioner seek […]
In Context The Supreme Court has recently upheld the changes made by the Tamil Nadu Assembly, as well as the cultural sentiment behind Jallikattu. About Jallikattu About: Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that has traditionally been part of the festival of Pongal. The festival is a celebration of nature, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, […]
25 years of Kudumbashree Syllabus: GS1/ Social, Women Empowerment, GS2/ Government policies & intervention In News Recently, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the silver jubilee celebrations of Kudumbashree, the largest self-help group network in the country. Kudumbashree Mission About: The Kudumbashree is the poverty eradication and women empowerment programme implemented by the State Poverty Eradication Mission […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 GS 3 3 3 Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM (Polity and Governance) RBI withdraws its high-value Rs 2000 notes, sets Sept 30 as the deadline for exchange (Economy) What are […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 RBI to pull out ?2,000 notes from active circulation (Economy) Why are the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes being withdrawn? And implications of the move GS 2 1 Centre reverses Supreme Court order, gives Delhi Lieutenant Governor final say on bureaucrats […]
Delhi govt’s ordinance & the dispute over control of services Syllabus: GS2/Government Policies & Interventions In News The President of India recently Promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. More about the ordinance About: The Centre promulgated an Ordinance extending powers to the Delhi lieutenant governor over services in the […]