The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 2 MCOCA likely to be invoked against Sushil Kumar (Polity and Governance) Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), aim, provisions, significance. Know about organised crime and other methods to curb it. GS 3 6 Sweating the small stuff (Economy) Goods and […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Centre looks to finetuning vaccine strategy: studying single-shot effect to mixing doses (Health  ) India’s vaccination strategy  objectives, challenges. GS […]

In News Recently, the US has informed Russia that it will not rejoin the Open Skies Treaty. Background The US, under Donald Trump’s presidency, withdrew from the treaty in 2020. Russia showed disapproval and warned that it would erode global security by making it more difficult for governments to interpret the intentions of other nations, […]

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual report for 2020-21. Key Highlights Impact of Covid-19 Waves While the economy has not moderated to the extent during the first wave of Covid-19, the surrounding uncertainties can act as a deterrent in the immediate period. The onset of the second wave […]

In News Germany for the first time has recognised that it committed genocide against the Herero and Nama people in present-day Namibia during its colonial rule over a century ago. Background Between 1884 and 1890, Germany formally colonised parts of present-day Namibia. Tensions quickly rose as local tribes saw the German settlers as a threat […]

In News Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years, according to figures from the latest population census released recently by the Chief conservator of forest (wildlife). About  The census was carried out by the State forest department in February 2021. Blackbucks are confined to Balukhand-Konark coastal plain / wildlife sanctuary in Puri […]

In News  Recently, the death anniversary of Begum Sultan Jahan was observed. Begum Sultan Jahan  She was a Philanthropist, Prolific writer, Feminist, Symbol of Women Empowerment.  Born in 1858, Begum Sultan Jahan ascended the throne in 1901.  She was the fourth female ruler of Bhopal. The last Begum of Bhopal was Begum Sultan Jahan.  She […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 138th  birth anniversary. About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Early Life  He was born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883.  He was nicknamed ‘Veer’ for his courage from an early age . He , popularly known as […]

  Facts in News National AI Portal (INDIAai) (Government Scheme) Recently, the first anniversary of the ‘National AI Portal’ has been celebrated. National AI Portal (INDIAai) A joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), National e-Governance Division (NeGD), and NASSCOM. Launched in: 2020 Objective: It will create and nurture a unified AI […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   10 Govt. puts off decision on tax relief for COVID-19 supplies   Special GST meet on States’ compensation (Polity and Governance) Know about the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting and its key highlights. What were the major […]