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Orang National Park

In News  Recently, the government has issued a notification to make Orang National Park more than thrice its existing size. The gharial, wiped out from the Brahmaputra River system in the 1950s, could be the prime beneficiary of a process to expand an Assam tiger reserve. About Orang National park  It is located on the […]

Veer Baal Diwas

In News The Union Home Ministry announced that December 26 would be observed as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh’s four sons who were executed by the Mughals It was announced on the occasion of the 365th birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh guru. About  Veer Baal Diwas […]

Chang’e 5 Lunar Mission

In News  Recently, China’s Chang’e 5 lunar lander found the first-ever on-site evidence of water on the surface of the moon, lending new evidence to the dryness of the satellite. The presence of water had been confirmed by remote observation but the lander has now detected signs of water in rocks and soil. Recent Findings  […]

Jallikattu

In News With a steep rise in the daily cases of COVID-19, the district administration in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur, have banned the conduct of Jallikattu events, ahead of Pongal festival, as part of safety measures. About the festival Location: Jallikattu is typically practiced in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part […]

Draft Regional Plan-2041

In News A five-member group, comprising a retired Indian Forest Service official, an urban planner and an environment analyst, among others, has offered objections to the Draft Regional Plan-2041. Key Highlights of the Regional Plan 2041 Area covered: The NCRPB covers entire Delhi, eight districts of Uttar Pradesh, 14 districts of Haryana and two districts […]

Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 Rules

In News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) did not notify the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 rules yet as the third extended deadline passed. About Committee on subordinate legislation: It is not clear if the Ministry had sought more time from the committee on subordinate legislation in the two Houses of Parliament to notify rules […]

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

In News  Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as a vice-president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). He will be one of the five vice-presidents of the AIIB with a three-year tenure. About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) China’s leader Xi Jinping first proposed an Asian infrastructure bank […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   SC clears counselling for NEET with current EWS and OBC quota  (Polity & Governance ) Why was there a stalemate over NEET-PG and NEET-UG admissions to medical colleges? the recent ruling of SC in this context  GS 3 1 Economy […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1    SC permits NEET counselling under present OBC, EWS quota   FCRA nod for Missionaries of Charity restored   (Polity and Governance) Know about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to allow National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) counselling to proceed […]

Election Expenditure Revised

In News Ahead of assembly elections in five states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has increased the expenditure limits for candidates contesting in Lok Sabha and Legislative assembly polls. About Expenditure limit refers: to the amount a candidate is allowed to legally spend on election campaigning, including public meetings, rallies, advertisements, posters and banners, […]

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