In Context Recently a key decision was taken to commence Purple Revolution in Ramban District by encouraging ‘Lavender Cultivation under the CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission through Ministry of Science and Technology on the lines of Doda and Reasi districts.  What is Purple Revolution? The Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science […]

In News  Prime Minister of India flagged off 100 Kisan drones as a part of the “Drone Kisan Yatra” with the aim to promote chemical-free farming in India.  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman first announced the initiative in her Budget speech earlier this month. Sitharaman added that inclusive drone development is one of the four priorities […]

In News  The Ministry of Culture has appointed Sudha Ragunathan as a member of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC).  About  Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC) has been constituted to advise the Ministry of Culture at the policy level to evolve programmes that would focus attention on the creativity at different levels of […]

In News Silambam classes have mushroomed across Tamil Nadu in schools, in public spaces like beaches and parks, and at martial art institutes.  About Silambam  It is a traditional martial art developed in Tamil Nadu, India.  It is originated around 1000 this ancient fighting style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature 400 BCE.  The name […]

In Context Srinagar-born fashion designer is adorning walls with eye-catching, ultra-fine pashmina shawls. About Pashmina  The word Pashmina comes from the Persian word ‘Pashm’ which means ‘soft gold. Pashmina comes from an animal fibre Cashmere, derived from the Changthangi goat of Ladakh.  It is indigenous to the high altitude regions of Leh-Ladakh and Jammu & […]

In News The term First information report (FIR) was in the news recently.  About FIR  The term first information report (FIR) is not defined in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, or in any other law, but in police regulations or rules, information recorded under Section 154 of CrPC is […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Putin, Macron agree to work for a ceasefire in east Ukraine (IR) What is the present status of a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? Why Russia began military build-up near Ukraine, its implications for the world and India. […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 India tells diplomats’ kin, other nationals to leave Ukraine (IR) What is the background of the Russia-Ukraine crisis? And how does it affect India’s interest? GS 3 1& 14   Centre’s loans for capex push ties our hands, say Opposition states […]

In News  The Prime Minister paid tribute to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his 392nd birth anniversary.  About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti It was initiated by social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in 1870. He identified the tomb of Shivaji Maharaj in Raigad. The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune.  Shivaji Jayanti was […]

In News Model laws on asylum and refugees that were drafted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) decades ago but not implemented by the government could be revised by an expert committee. About the Bill The Bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognising asylum seekers and refugees and prescribes specific rights and duties accruing […]