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Chandragupta Maurya

In News  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister recently said that Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Mauryan empire in the 4th century BC, had defeated Alexander of Macedon in battle — and yet, it is the latter whom historians have chosen to call “great”. Historical findings in this context  Historically, there is little evidence of the Greek […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   India reaches out, leaders of Bimstec could attend Republic Day 2022   Irresponsible nations tweaking sea rules for their own benefit says, Rajnath Singh   (IR) Know about the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Rajasthan Cabinet expanded; 15 Ministers take the oath of office   Anti­CAA protests gather fresh steam   (Polity and Governance) Learn key points related to the Council of Ministers in States and articles linked to it    Latest updates […]

Oath Taking Ceremony

In News Recently Cabinet expansion and reshuffling happened in the Rajasthan government, the oath-taking ceremony for 15 new ministers took place. About What does it mean: An oath of office is an oath or affirmation a person takes before assuming the duties of an office, usually a position in government or within a religious body, […]

Cryptocaria Muthuvariana

In News  A new tree species of the genus Cryptocarya was spotted in Edamalakkudy in Idukki district of Kerala. The researchers came across the new species during surveys on endemic and threatened species of the Western Ghats.                                                              Image Courtsey: TH About Cryptocaria Muthuvariana It has been named so to honour the Muthuvar tribe and as […]

Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS)

In News The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Service Sector (SCLCSS) at Guwahati. About SCLCSS It aims at promoting entrepreneurship and opportunities for MSMEs in the North-Eastern Region. The scheme will help in meeting the technology-related requirements of enterprises in the services […]

Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021

In News  The President of India recently felicitated the awardees of the cleanest cities of India at the ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ hosted as part of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). About Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021 The award ceremony, organized to recognize the good work done for Swachhata by […]

Kulbhushan Jadhav Case

In News Pakistan’s Parliament passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill, 2021, granting the right of appeal to Kulbhushan Jadhav, former Indian Navy officer on death row on espionage and other charges.  The bill was enacted to implement an order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Background on the issue International […]

Life expectancy lower for urban poor: Study

In News Recently, Azim Premji University (APU) released the report on ‘Health Care Equity in Urban India’ in collaboration with 17 regional NGOs across India. About the report It explores health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities in India.  It also looks at the availability, accessibility and cost of healthcare facilities, and possibilities in future-proofing services […]

DGsP/IGsP Conference- 2021

In News While addressing the valedictory session of all India conference of directors general of police (DGPs) and inspectors general of police (IGPs), Prime Minister appreciated the positive change in the police attitude towards the general public, particularly post-Covid. Major Highlights Overall analysis: Previously he observed that the police used force and curfews to resolve […]

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