In News  Recently ,’ Gamocha‘ and Five agricultural products of Kerala have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. About Gamosa  A ‘gamocha’ literally means a towel and is a handwoven rectangular cotton piece of cloth with red borders and different designs and motifs. It is traditionally offered to elders and guests as a mark of […]

In News  Recently, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft. About SWOT  Satellite SWOT will cover the entire Earth’s surface between 78 degrees south and 78 degrees north latitude at least once every 21 days, sending back about one terabyte of unprocessed data per day.  The satellite […]

In News  The Tamil Nadu police on December 16 successfully stopped the auction of the ‘Shiva Nataraja’ idol in France.  The rare variety of bronze idol was suspected to have been stolen from Kayathar in the Thoothukudi district half a century ago. Image Courtesy: TH About Nataraja Nataraja (Lord of the Dance), the Hindu God […]

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the Hot Test of Scramjet Engine. What is a Scramjet Engine? A scramjet (supersonic-combustion ramjet) is a ramjet engine in which the airflow through the engine remains supersonic, or greater than the speed of sound.  A scramjet has no shock cone and slows […]

In News  Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar chaired a UN Security Council meeting that focused on terrorism. Terrorism  It encompasses a range of complex threats. We focus on identifying terrorists and preventing their activities. Major Hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, State support for financing terror Multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda-driven […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1   1 Kashi Tamil Sangamam will unite the country, connect different languages, says Amit Shah (Art and Culture) Know about Kashi Tamil Sangamam and its significance  GS 3 5 Wayanad rice festival promotes climate ­resilient crops  (Agriculture) What is Ikki Jathre?   […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 5 Jaishankar slams Pakistan on terror: World not stupid, snakes in backyard can bite (Internal Security) What are the key takeaways of ‘UNSC Briefing: Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward’ GS 2 5&   15 Duty to step in even in […]

In News Recently, the Law Minister said that the States can enact laws on uniform civil code too.  More about the news States are empowered to enact personal laws that decide issues such as succession, marriage and divorce. Uttarakhand was the first state to set up a panel to explore the possibility of a common […]

In News The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has formulated a draft National Cyber Security Strategy which looks at addressing the issue of security of national cyberspace.  The timeline for its implementation and other details are not yet mentioned. About National Cyber Security Strategy Headed by: Lt General Rajesh Pant. Aim: It proposes a separate […]

In News Recently, the Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) report was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN-Water. Key Findings WASH:  The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related extreme weather events continue to impact universal access to safe and sustainably managed water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Less than one-third […]