In News In an incident, a man was hit by a peafowl (pavocristatus) while driving a bike, which has turned the spotlight on the increasing population of peafowls in the Kerela state. Peafowl Species About: The term “peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are […]

In News  Recently, the Vice President of India advised the North-Eastern Council to propel the NE region on a resurgent phase of accelerated development by quickly resolving issues that have been impeding its progress. About North Eastern Council (NEC) It is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region […]

In News  Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government named actor Kangana Ranaut as the brand ambassador of its ambitious ‘one district-one product’ programme. About  One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative that is seen as a transformational step forward towards realizing the true potential of a district, fueling economic growth and generating employment and rural […]

In News  Recently, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 was awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.“ Why were they awarded? Image Courtesy: TH Julius discovered TRPV1, a heat-sensing receptor, while Patapoutian discovered two mechanosensitive ion channels known as the Piezo channels. In […]

In News The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) celebrated World Animal Day 2021 on 4th October About World Animal Day 2021 Aim: To raise awareness about the importance of animals in the ecosystem and improve their welfare standards.  To address the plight of animals, both wild and domestic, and initiate better efforts towards their […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) mobile application on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October). The app would enable anyone to fund the provision of tap water in rural parts of India. Jal Jeevan Mission About: JJM envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Govt. moots changes to Forest Conservation Act   (Environment ) Know about Amendments to the existing Forest Conservation Act (FCA), what are rare the wide-ranging changes proposed, objectives and need. GS 3 2 AAP govt. announces winter action plan […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 & 4 3   3   3   9 Ex-chief of Military Intelligence and son set up firm in Seychelles; pegged inflow at $1 mn (Ethics, Economy) How Pramod Mittal ‘owed’ $1 bn to Pramod Mittal — and got his deal (Economy) […]

In News The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is in favour of forming special panels to probe ‘atrocities’ by police in India. About The CJI said he was in favour of forming standing committees headed by the Chief Justices of the High Courts to investigate complaints received from the common man of “atrocities” committed by […]

In News  Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government sought reimbursement of Rs 2,033 crore from the Centre for work completed at the Polavaram project, which is at a crucial stage of construction.  Officials said bills have been pending for six months. The bills have to be approved by Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) and Central Water Commission […]