In Context  Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) quickened to 6.07% in February from 6.01% in the previous month . Meanwhile, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation accelerated to 13.11% in February from 12.96% in the previous month. About Inflation  Inflation refers to the rise in the prices of most goods and services […]

In Context Important steps taken by the Government for protection of Great Indian Bustards in the country including details of captive breeding facilities have been highlighted recently  . Great Indian Bustard (GIB) About: One of the heaviest flying birds endemic to the Indian subcontinent. State Bird of Rajasthan Habitat:  Untamed, Arid grasslands. A Maximum number […]

In Context Flood Plain Zoning has been recognized as an effective non-structural measure for flood management. About Flood Plain Zoning It is a concept central to flood plain management. This concept recognises the basic fact that the flood plain of a river is essentially its domain and any intrusion into or developmental activity therein must […]

In News ISRO successfully completed the ground test of the solid-fuel based booster stage (SS1) of its new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), completing the ground testing of all three stages of the launch vehicle. About Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV: The SSLV was designed to be smaller, cheaper, and quickly assembled for commercial launches […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Wearing hijab is not essential part of religion: Karnataka HC   SC stays telecast ban on MediaOne   More information on anti-lynching Bills sought   (Polity and Governance) What is the recent verdict of Karnataka High Court on the petitions […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3, 10& 13 Karnataka High Court upholds hijab ban in class: Not essential to Islam Narrowing of freedom  What the court argued    Supreme Court stays MediaOne ban: Averse to sealed cover jurisprudence   (Polity and Governance) Recent ruling of Karnataka High […]

In News The PM paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the 92nd anniversary of Dandi March. Dandi March It is also known as Salt Satyagraha and marked the first step of the Civil Disobedience movement. Reasons behind the launch of Dandi March: Simon Commission: No Indian was included in it despite protests by Congress and […]

In News Recently, Ukrainian police have accused Russian forces of launching phosphorous bomb attacks in the eastern regions of Lugansk & and Donetsk, collectively called the Donbas. About International law prohibits the use of white phosphorus shells in heavily populated civilian areas but allows them in open spaces to be used as cover for troops. […]

In Context  The vast scope and potential of blockchain technology has attracted the gaming industry over the past few years.  With the success that CryptoKitties has garnered, more blockchain games, such as Axie Infinity, have now been introduced. What is Blockchain? Blockchain is a decentralised database that stores information. It relies on technology that allows […]

In News The Sikkim government is set to announce a scheme to install vending machines to dispense sanitary napkins. Bahini Scheme Objective: To provide free sanitary pads in all its 210 secondary and senior secondary government schools across the state. Aim:  Providing 100 percent access to free and safe sanitary pads to secondary and senior […]