In News Recently, the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan was held. The meeting was composed of National Security Advisors’ (NSA) of regional countries and chaired by the Indian NSA. Key Points First meeting of the security heads:  This is the first meeting of the security heads of the participating countries that India has hosted […]

In News The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. On November 15, the  State of Jharkhand celebrates its foundation day. The state was carved out of Bihar in 2000 on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. About The date was chosen as it was […]

In News Onake Obavva died fighting the troops of Hyder Ali when he invaded the Chitradurga Fort, which was ruled by Madakari Nayaka in the 18th century. ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ From 2021, the Karnataka government has decided to celebrate ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ on November 11 throughout the state.  A state-sponsored celebration of the birth anniversary […]

In News A study identified rapid drought intensification across India , United States, Brazil, southern Africa, Spain, western Russia and Australia as well. Flash Drought It is the rapid onset or intensification of drought and is set in motion by lower-than-normal rates of precipitation Accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, winds, and radiation.  Together, these changes […]

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) that was suspended in April 2020. Latest developments Suspension: The scheme was suspended for two financial years (2020-21 and 2021-22). The funds for the scheme were subsumed in the Consolidated Fund of India. The government diverted ?8,000 crore to […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) expressed concern over the phenomenon of state governments withdrawing their consent for the CBI to investigate. About CBI made a submission to the Supreme Court that since 2018, around 150 requests for sanction to investigate have been pending with eight state governments that have withdrawn general consent to […]

In News Kalari units are getting back on track in Kerala after an interval of two and a half years. About More than 10,000 Kalari units in the State stopped functioning abruptly after the COVID-19 outbreak. Kalari units:  They impart Kalaripayattu. The word “Kalari” means “battlefield“  Kalaripayattu:  An ancient martial art form. Originated in the […]

In News Recently, a new genus of dinosaur has been identified from two fossilized skulls found in Jameson Land, a peninsula in eastern Greenland. Findings This is the first evidence of a distinct Greenlandic dinosaur species.  The two skulls come from a juvenile and an almost adult individual.  Researchers have performed a micro-CT scan of […]

In News The annual Leonids Meteor Shower has begun. This year’s shower is active between November 6 and 30, with peak activity expected on November 17. About Leonids Meteor Shower The debris that forms this meteor shower originates from a small comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in the constellation Leo, which takes 33 years to orbit the […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme (Welfare Schemes) Key provisions of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), how does it work, its significance, criticism, the rationale behind its rollback GS 2 1 NSA meet seeks urgent help […]