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Protection for disclosure of journalistic sources

In Context Recently, the Supreme Court quoted that journalists are not exempted from disclosing sources. About Issue: The CBI had sought to close its investigation on how certain news channels and a newspaper had aired and published reports on a particular incident. The CBI had argued that the “documents used by the news channel were […]

Prospective Renewable Power in India

In News The recent data by the Global Solar Power Tracker and the Global Wind Power Tracker rank India among the top seven countries in terms of prospective renewable power. Key Highlights of Report India plans to add 76 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar and wind power by 2025 which could save up to $19.5 […]

National Tourism Day

In Context National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year. More about National Tourism Day The Indian government established January 25th as National Tourism Day to raise awareness about the importance of tourism for the country’s economy.  The day is observed to cultivate awareness among the global community on the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1   1 21 Andaman islands named after Param Vir Chakra awardees (History) Know about  Parakram Divas and  Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Role in Freedom Struggle   GS 2 6   Democracy and its structural slippages  (Polity and Governance) What is democracy?The journey […]

Ken-Betwa River Link Project

In News Recently,  the Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) held its third meeting in New Delhi. River-linking in India  The idea of river-linking: In the 1970s, the idea of transferring surplus water from a river to a water-deficit area was proposed by the then Union Irrigation Minister (earlier the Jal Shakti Ministry […]

EradicatIng Measles and Rubella

In News India had set a target to eliminate measles and rubella (MR) by 2023. Background India had missed the earlier deadline of 2015 and 2020. In 2019, India adopted the goal of measles and rubella elimination by 2023. Measles and Rubella About: Measles virus is one of the world’s most contagious human viruses.  It […]

INS Vagir

In News Recently, the Indian Navy commissioned the fifth diesel-electric Kalvari-class submarine Vagir. Key Points About: Also known as Sand Shark, the submarine was delivered to the Indian Navy in December 2022. Vagir is a Kalvari-class submarine, which includes six submarines developed under Project 75.   Four of these submarines have already been commissioned into the […]

Buddhist Monastery Found in Bharatpur

In News In the recent excavations, the Structural Complex of the Buddhist Monastery was found in the continuation of large Stupa, Black and Red ware pottery, and Sculptures discovered from excavation done 50 years ago at the same site in West Bengal. About An extended Monastery complex was found in an excavation done by the […]

Jacinda Ardern: Legacy

In News Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s Prime Minister Tuesday, saying the thing she would miss most was the people because they had been the “joy of the job.” Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand’s next prime minister after he was the only candidate to enter […]

National Girl Child Day

In News Recently, the Government of India celebrated  National Girl Child Day. About National Girl Child Day It was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is celebrated in the country on January 24 every year with the objective to provide support and opportunities to the girls of India. […]

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