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Dhole: Asiatic Wild Dog

In News A recent study has identified priority areas where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus). Dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog About: The dhole is found in a wide variety of habitat types, including deciduous and evergreen forests and alpine steppe. Prevalence in India: […]

India-Nepal Rail Link

In News The rail link between Nepal and India is ready to resume on the neighbouring country’s first-ever broad gauge passenger service. Nepal has been asked to start operations preferably by this year. It remained shut for years but will now be seen again- in a new avatar. India-Nepal Rail Link In 1937, the British […]

28th NHRC Foundation Day Programme

In News The Prime Minister participated in the 28th NHRC Foundation Day programme on the 12th of October. The PM highlighted the role of NHRC in protecting the human rights and dignity of the marginalised section. About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October […]

NASA: Lucy Mission

In News NASA is set to launch its first spacecraft to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. About the Mission Origin:  Named after an ancient fossil 3.2 million-year-old ancestor who belonged to a species of hominins. Aim & Objective: To get insights into the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. Investigating the group of […]

PM-Poshan Scheme

In News A committee is set up to review the daily cooking cost of mid-day meals served under the PM-Poshan scheme. About The committee will soon be notified by the Union Ministry of Education. The cooking cost gets the largest allocation among the components of the mid-day meal programme.  Department of School Education and Literacy […]

Indian Space Association

In News Recently, the Prime Minister launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA), an industry body of government and private companies. About ISpA Aim: To supplement the Centre’s efforts in commercial space exploration and space-based communication. Members: Various stakeholders in the Indian space domain with members comprising the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bharti Airtel, OneWeb, […]

International Energy Agency (IEA)

In News Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India to become its full-time member. About The proposal if accepted will require India to raise strategic oil reserves to 90 days requirement to which the government has immediate access (even if it does not own them directly) and could be used to address disruptions […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Thermal plant worries: Enough coal stock, fears of crisis misplaced, says govt (Economy) What are the reasons behind the coal shortage? What may be the fallouts if the coal supply becomes inadequate? What are the steps taken by the government to […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Farmers in the east see little hope in stir    (Agriculture) Know about the movement against the agricultural reform laws, Farmers Protest and Issues Involved, Impact on Stakeholders,Conclusion and way forward  GS 2 1 HC grants bail to the […]

Rabies Virus

In News  A proper study has been sought into the recent deaths due to rabies among people who are vaccinated against the infection. About Rabies It is a zoonotic viral disease. It is caused by the Rabies virus, of the Lyssavirus genus, within the family Rhabdoviridae. It is a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus that is […]

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