Recently, the French government announced that the practice of wearing abaya would be banned in state-run schools as it violated the principle of Laïcité, which is the French idea of secularism.
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Technical committee to evaluate “Carrying Capacity” of 13 Himalayan States The Hindu: (Page 1) Governance / Disaster Management What is “Carrying Capacity”? Technical committee to evaluate the Carrying Capacity of 13 Himalayan States. What is its significance? Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme The Hindu: (Page 9) Polity […]
Measuring hunger across States Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context An India-specific hunger index at the level of States and Union Territories helps evaluate the extent of undernourishment at a more localised scale. India’s challenge of hunger & undernourishment Despite being a major food producer […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Right to Information (RTI) Act The Hindu: (Page 8) Polity and Governance What are the aims and objectives of the Right to Information (RTI) Act? Its concerns and the way forward One Nation, One Election (ONOE) The Hindu: (Page 8) Polity and Governance What is One Nation, One […]
Are natural disasters man-made? Syllabus: GS3/ Disaster Management In Context Humans have played an important role in enhancing the risk from climate hazards. Disasters around the world Disasters around the world are claiming more and more lives. The consequences of climate change are already on our doorstep. Recently, three continents were gripped by heat waves. […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know One Nation One Election The Hindu: (Page 1) Polity and Governance What is One Nation One Election? Its advantages and disadvantages India’s first solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 The Hindu: (Page 6) Space What is Aditya-L1 Mission? Its aim and objectives National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) The Hindu: […]
Initiatives of Archeological Survey of India Syllabus: GS1/Culture In News The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) is going to launch various initiatives to exhibit the rich cultural heritage of India. Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme The programme is a revamped version of the earlier scheme ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ , launched in […]
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Terrorism Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions; GS3/ Science & Technology, Challenges to Internal Security In Context The utilisation and possession of AI-based technologies by terrorist organisations pose a significant and concerning threat to the stability of States. About Artificial Intelligence (AI) About: It is the science and engineering of making intelligent […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know India’s GDP grew by 7.8% in first quarter The Hindu: (Page 1) Economy India’s economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter. Its reasons and significance Rule 19A of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules 1957 The Hindu: (Page 12) Economy What is Rule 19A of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) […]
Understanding curbs on rice exports Syllabus: GS3/ Agriculture In Context The Indian government has recently prohibited the export of white rice. About Rice crop Location: Rice is grown in almost all the states in the country however the major 5 states in rice production are West Bengal, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. West […]
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