Context  Karnataka Cabinet panel to study Bababudangiri shrine issue. About Baba Budangiri It is a sacred pilgrimage spot in Chikmagalur for both the Hindu and Muslim communities.  It is renowned for its shrine to the Sufi Saint, Hazrat Dada Hayat Khalandar (also known as Baba Budan). This is a famous pilgrim site for both Hindus […]

In Context Recently, India’s highest science award called “Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021” was presented to the 11 scientists on the occasion of the 80th foundation day of the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Key Points About: The award is named after the Founder-Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Climate experts, theorists get Physics Nobel   (Health) About the Nobel Prize for physics, why it has been awarded to scientists from Japan, Germany and Italy, please learn facts related to Nobel Prize  GS 2 2 Delhi govt.’s ambitious […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Risks receding: Moody’s upgrades India outlook from negative to stable (Economy) What does the ratings of S&P, Fitch and Moody’s rating for India represent? Are they fair for such a large economy with vast reserves? What is the way ahead? GS […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the second phases of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) About: It was announced by the PM on 15th August 2014 but the mission was formally launched on 2nd October 2014. Objectives: Eradication of open defecation […]

In News Recently, Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) launched its programme in Seychelles.  India was chosen as the Partner Administration and has provided a Tax Expert for this programme. About the Programme This programme is expected to be of 12 months duration. In this duration, India will collaborate with the TIWB Secretariat and the UNDP […]

In News  Recently, the Council of Scientific And Industrial Research National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIRNGRI) has launched an ‘Environmental Seismology’ group to develop a ‘Landslide and Flood Early Warning System’ for the Himalayan region. Relevancy Its need was necessitated following the flash floods at Chamoli district in February when a steep glacier on the Nandadevi […]

In News Recently, Pakistan has discussed Taliban-led Afghanistan joining the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project. About the issue China has proposed the construction of the Peshawar-Kabul motorway as an extension of CPEC in Afghanistan. Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and China emerging as a major challenge in the form of the extension of its […]

In News Recently, the Union Minister of India addressed the International Conference commemorating the signing of the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. About India has completed 30 years of adoption of signing and implementation of the Madrid Protocol, which reaffirms its commitment to preserving Antarctic environmental and dependent ecosystems. India is […]

In News  The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed several amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (FCA), which may enable infrastructure projects to come up in the forest areas more easily. About  The government has proposed absolving agencies involved in national security projects and border infrastructure projects from obtaining prior […]