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In Context Goa is marking its 60th Liberation Day which is always celebrated with fervour. Goa Liberation Day About: It is celebrated on 19th December every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’( a 36-hour military operation) undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule. It is celebrated to recognise […]

Agni Prime Missile

In Context New generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-P was successfully tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. This is the second test of the missile. The first test took place in June last. Agni Prime Missile Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance […]

India – Vietnam Relations

In News India and Vietnam sign Letter of Intent to establish partnership in Digital Media paving the way for strengthening partnership between India and Vietnam. About Letter of Intent: The LoI envisages sharing of information and experience in establishing policies and regulatory frameworks on digital media and social networks, and conducting capacity building and training […]

Desertification of the Thar region

In News Recently, the Central University of Rajasthan conducted a study on desertification of the Thar region. Thar Desert The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, arid region of rolling sandhills on the Indian subcontinent. It is located partly in Rajasthan state, northwestern India, and partly in Punjab and Sindh (Sind) provinces, eastern […]

Sacrilege and Lynching

In News Recently, after lynching at Golden Temple, youth was killed in Punjab’s Kapurthala over ‘sacrilege attempt’ (disrespect the holiest book). Sacrilege About This is not the first time someone has been killed over accusations of sacrilege of a holy book linked to Sikhism. Several such lynchings have taken place in the recent past. For […]

3rd India-Central Asia Dialogue

In News Recently, India and five Central Asian countries called for immediate humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan at the 3rd meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue. This dialogue saw participation from Foreign Ministers of India, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Major Points Restoration of peace in Afghanistan: India and five Asian countries […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Encounters barbaric, no room for instant justice: NHRC Chief in Assam (Polity and Governance) Why must the guilty be tried in court and then punished in accordance with law? What precautions must be taken while adopting a “zero tolerance” policy […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 CCI freezes Amazon-Future deal, slaps ?200 crore fine on U.S. firm. (Polity and Governance) Competition Commission of India, its composition, appointments, removal, type of body it is GS 1 1 Tamil Thai Vaazhthu declared T.N. State song (Art and Culture) Madurai […]

Tamil Thai Vaazhthu Song

In News The Tamil Nadu government has declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, a prayer song sung in praise of Mother Tamil, as the State Song. Background The decision came after the Madras High Court ruled that “there is no statutory or executive order requiring the attendees to stand up when Tamil Thai Vaazhthu is sung. The […]

Order of the Druk Gyalpo

In News PM Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award “Order of the Druk Gyalpo”. About It was conferred with the award on the occasion of Bhutan’s National Day (December 17). It marks the crowning of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first Druk Gyalpo of modern Bhutan. Druk Gyalpo He is the head of […]

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