Context September 5th is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.  About Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Birth: Born on September 5, 1888, he  served as  2nd President of India from 1962 to 1967 and 1st Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. He was born in […]

In News Recently, the PM hails freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai on his birth anniversary. About V. O. Chidambaram Pillai Early Life: V. O. Chidambaram Pillai was born on September 5, 1872 in the town of Ottapidaram in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu. Career in Politics: V. O. Chidambaram Pillai entered into active politics […]

Context Recent Chinese investment in a Sea cucumber farm has raised concerns among northern Sri Lankan fishermen. Sea Cucumber About: Sea cucumbers are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body containing a single, branched gonad.  They are found in both tropical and temperate oceans, where they inhabit the intertidal zone as well […]

In News Recently, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of India’s first Dark Sky Reserve in Hanle, Ladakh in the next three months. It  will be located as part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary. Hanle  It is about 4,500 metres above sea level and it hosts telescopes . It is […]

In News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated a new technology with Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD).  About Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) Development : It was designed, developed and successfully test-flown by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) on a Rohini-300 (RH300 Mk II) sounding rocket from the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS). […]

In News  Former Kerala health minister K K Shailaja has declined her nomination for the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award. About Ramon Magsaysay Award  It is Asia’s premier prize and highest honour which recognizes greatness of spirit shown in selfless service to the peoples of Asia. It is presented in formal ceremonies in Manila, Philippines on […]

In News Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) sanctioned the development of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 at a total cost of ?9,000 crore. About  The LCA-Mk2 will be a heavier and much more capable aircraft than the current LCA variants and the LCA-Mk1A. Features: The Mk2 is 1350 mm longer, featuring canards Enhanced range […]

In Context  The fifth round of the bilateral Track 1.5 dialogue will set the pace for Canberra’s deepening relationship with New Delhi. About  Australia-India Leadership Dialogue  It is the premier forum for informal diplomacy between Australia and India.  It is structured as a multistakeholder cross-sectoral roundtable that involves 50 delegates including business leaders, cabinet ministers […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   UPA MLAs return to Ranchi for trust vote (Polity and Governance ) What is a trust vote? GS 1 6 A golden memory of Rajamahendravaram  (History ) Know about Rajamahendravaram  GS 2   8   India and Australia, from […]

In News Delhi’s prisons are overcrowded with 94% more inmates than the sanctioned capacity. More about the news All India scenario: Indian prisons have been housing more inmates than their capacity for decades now. According to a report on prison statistics for 2019 released by National Crime Records Bureau, As of 31 December 2019, there […]