In News In the absence of statehood for Delhi, there has been a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor/ Union government. Dual Governance of Delhi Delhi as Union territory (UT) and National Capital Territory (NCT):  Delhi holds a unique position in India’s administrative framework.  As a Union […]

In News India drop by 8 positions in the recently released World Press Freedom Index by the international journalism not-for-profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). About World Press Freedom Index The Index has been released every year by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)is an international NGO, based in Paris which […]

In Context  According to the latest available data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2020, about 76% of all prison inmates in the country were undertrials, of which about 68% were either illiterate or school dropouts. Major Findings of Report  Of the total 4,88,511 prison inmates, 3,71,848 were found to be undertrials. […]

In News Recently, India and Denmark agreed to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership with a focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy and wastewater management.  Major Highlights of the Meeting Focus on various sectors A number of agreements covering sectors such as green shipping, animal husbandry and dairying, water management, energy, and cultural exchange were […]

In News Recently, the Union home minister inaugurated the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) campus in Bengaluru. About NATGRID About: It is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs that has been created as an IT platform to assist the intelligence and law enforcement agencies in ensuring national and internal security, with the ultimate […]

In News  The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry asked states to speed up the implementation of the UDID scheme for persons with disabilities (PwD) in the 75 districts across India, which have been selected for their connection with the freedom struggle. About Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme  It was initiated by the Department of […]

In Context Recently, the French company Naval Group announced that it is unable to participate in India’s P-75I project  due to conditions mentioned in the request for proposal (RFP) related to the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system. About AIP Technology Submarines are essential of two types: Conventional and Nuclear. Conventional submarines use a diesel-electric engine […]

In News  Recently, Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej was celebrated. About Akshaya Tritiya It is a very important Hindu festival celebrated every year, as per the Hindu calendar, on Tritiya Tithi (third day) of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. It is also popularly known as Akha Teej. It is a highly auspicious […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 Manufacturing quickens,input costs rise, shows PMI (Economy) Know about Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI),Methodology,Calculation of PMI and Purpose GS 2 9 Delay and the pains of death row (Judiciary) Know about SC’s Observations on Death Penalty in India,What is the constitutional […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   No winner in this war, serious impact on developing and poor countries: PM Modi (International Relations )   GS 2 9 Centre seeks more time from SC to respond to petitions challenging constitutional validity of sedition law (Polity and Governance) […]