In News The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project, an important project pegged at ? 600 crores (approximately).  An estimated ? 300 crores were spent on purchasing land and buildings around the temple complex and for resettlement compensation alone. Kashi Vishwanath Temple It is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.  It […]

In News Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says the survey. About Survey: A new national sample survey is done by ICRIER and LIRNEasia, a think tank focusing on digital policy. Internet penetration: Over 13 crore people came online in 2020-21, pushing up the country’s total internet users to more than 47 crores. Overall, […]

In News A Parliamentary panel deliberating on the Personal Data Protection Bill has made certain recommendations. Recommendations Made Limit the exemptions available to the government under the current version by placing reasonable restrictions on how the exemption can be availed. The government be exempted only under a “just, fair, reasonable and proportionate procedure”. The government […]

In News Prime Minister launched two customer-centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) The RBI Retail Direct Scheme and The Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme.  About February 2021: RBI made the proposal to allow retail investors to open gilt accounts to invest in G-secs directly. Retail Investors: An individual or non-professional investor […]

In News Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has stressed the need for a national framework to thwart cyber attacks that have been on the rise in the country.  About Kerala Police: He was delivering the inaugural address of the 14th edition of c0c0n, the annual cyber security and hacking conference. The conference […]

In News The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched the 7th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) from the MoES headquarters in New Delhi. About The theme of IISF 2021 is: ‘Celebrating Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India’. As part of this theme, all IISF 2021 programmes will reflect […]

In News Shakti 2021 will be conducted from November 15 to November 26 in Frejus, France. About 6th edition of bilateral Army exercise. Between: Indian Army and French Army Held: Biennially Aim: To enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the two Armies. Focus: On Counter-Terrorism operations in backdrop of semi-urban terrain under United Nations Mandate.  […]

In News Recently, the rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in the Wayanad district of Kerala. About Norovirus  It is a very contagious virus. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus. Norovirus illness is not related to the flu. Transmission: Having direct contact with an infected person […]

In News The Rezang La war memorial now includes names of Army personnel who lost their lives in the Galwan clash last year. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the revamped war memorial at Rezang La in Eastern Ladakh. Rezang La It is also called Rechin La. It is a mountain pass on the Line […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1&6   Negotiators at COP26 brainstorm overdraft   The numbers game (Environment))   Key points from the ongoing climate agreement negotiations in Glasgow?  What does the latest draft reflect, the response from activists and observers, What is India’s plan to achieve […]