In News Scientists have identified the first ”quantum entangled” animal in history in a recent study. About Tardigrade:  They are microscopic multicellular organisms known to tolerate extreme physiochemical conditions through a latent state of life known as cryptobiosis. Their proportions are a little bit similar to a bear’s. Quantum and biological systems:  These systems are […]

In News  Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government gave its approval to Mukhyamantri Krishak Uparjan Sahayta Yojna. About  It is aimed at providing budgetary allocation to enable government agencies such as Food and Civil Supplies Corporation and Markfed to tide over operational losses incurred during the procurement of grains from farmers. This scheme had been brought […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1    Supreme Court forms Special Bench to hear EWS quota case on Jan. 5 (Polity and Governance) The recent decision of Supreme Court to form a Special Bench to hear EWS quota, What are the challenges in the implementation of […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   ‘Double-engine govt’ brought Delhi to Northeast doorstep: PM Modi   (Governance) Signifinace of inauguration and foundation stone of various developmental projects in Northeast” region, what is the importance of Northeast? and related initiatives. GS 2 6 NEET -PG EWS quota: […]

In News The first phase of the census and collection of details to update the National Population Register (NPR) have been postponed at least till September 2021. Background The Registrar General of India (RGI) had in December 2021 informed the States that freezing of boundaries of districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas, police stations etc. has been […]

In News India’s unemployment rate touched a four-month high of 7.9 per cent in data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). About the latest trend Declining trend: The numbers show a significant declining trend even before economic activity was affected due to the fresh Covid-19 restrictions imposed in many states. Latest unemployment rate […]

In News Recently, the Vice-President of India spoke out against hate speech, saying it goes against the country’s culture, Constitution and ethos. What is Hate Speech? There is no international legal definition of hate speech, and the characterization of what is ‘hateful’ is controversial and disputed.  The term hate speech is understood as any kind […]

In News China is building a new bridge on Pangong Tso which will provide an additional axis to deploy troops faster between the north and south banks of the lake, and closer to the LAC. About the Bridge The bridge: is being constructed more than 20 km east of Finger 8 on the lake’s north […]

In News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a number of missions in 2022. Missions Planned Venus Mission: The Shukrayaan-1 could launch in December 2024 as an orbiter headed towards neighbouring planet Venus. This will be the Indian space agency’s first mission to Venus, and is expected to have a mission life […]

In News  Recently, China, Russia, U.S., U.K., France pledged to prevent nuclear weapons spread setting aside rising West-East tensions to reaffirm a goal of a nuke-free world. The statement issued after NPT review was postponed due to COVID-19. Objectives and need behind the move This common statement on a major issue of global security has […]