In News Recently, the demands for a “Bhil Pradesh”, a separate state for tribal people in western India, have begun to be raised again. Background Mangarh massacre/ Adivasi Jallianwala: Bhil social reformer and spiritual leader Govind Guru first raised the demand for a separate state for tribals back in 1913 after the Mangarh massacre. The […]

In Context The bilateral relations between India and Israel have been improving in agriculture, defence and cybersecurity. India-Israel Relations Diplomatic Relations: India officially recognised Israel in 1950. Soon after, Israel established an immigration office in Bombay which was later converted into a Trade Office and subsequently a Consulate.  However full diplomatic relations were established only […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report. About National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report Released by: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. Administration: This nation-wide survey was administered by the CBSE. The survey was managed through the technology platform designed and developed by National […]

In News :  Recently, MeitY  organised a brainstorming session on Mission Digital India BHASHINI – [BHASHa INterface for India] – the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM). Digital India BHASHINI  About: It is India’s AI led language translation platform. It will make Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources available to MSMEs, Startups and […]

In News Recently, the Kerala government empowered local bodies to cull wild boars that pose a threat to agriculture crops or human life. About  Section 11-B (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 provides powers to the Chief Wildlife Warden (CWW) to issue special orders to kill wild animals, if the officer is satisfied that […]

In News  Recently ,the Prime Minister of India chaired the meeting of the 40th edition of PRAGATI. Up to the 39 editions of PRAGATI meetings, 311 projects having a total cost of 14.82 lakh crore have been reviewed.  About PRAGATI Platform It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform that is aimed at addressing common man’s […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   2   Govt. to hold exhibition to find alternatives to single use plastic (Environmental Pollution) What is Single-Use Plastics?Issues and Challenges , ,India’s Efforts In Tackling Plastic Waste and what more needs to be done in this context? GS 2 5 […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 12   Reform by Persuasion  (Economy)   Know about the Supreme Court’s ruling on GST, what is the important objective of the GST reform?how does judgement pave the way for more intensive bargaining and negotiations?Has  it opened up serious questions on the […]

In News The Odisha government’s ambitious temple corridor project in Puri has become a subject of political controversy. About  Archaeological Survey of India noted in a report submitted to the Orissa High Court that there was every possibility of archaeological remains at the heritage site being destroyed due to the excavation work for the corridor. […]

In News  The Union Government launched the Eighth Edition of Swachh Survekshan – SS-2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. About  Swachh Survekshan 2023 It is curated towards achieving circularity in waste management.  The survey would give priority to the principle of 3Rs – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. The theme of SS 2023 : ‘Waste […]