About  The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam is the confluence of Kashi and Tamil Nadu, which are timeless centres of Indian civilisation.  Organized by: The Ministry of Education, Government of India Objective:  To bring the two knowledge and cultural traditions (of the North and South) closer, create an understanding of our shared heritage and deepen the people-to-people bond […]

In News India’s imports from China spiked sharply post the Galwan clash, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed. About Trade Ties  Overview: China is India’s second biggest trading partner after the United States.  In 2021-22, India-China bilateral trade stood at $115.83 billion, which was 11.19 percent of India’s total merchandise trade of $1,035 billion. […]

In News  Scientists in the United Kingdom testing a new form of cancer therapy, reported success in a teenaged girl, Alyssia, with a form of cancer called T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Alyssia was the first to receive experimental gene therapy that relied on a new technique called ‘base editing.’ T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. In this […]

In News Recently, the District Tourism Promotion Council, Kozhikode has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the famous Beypore Uru (boat). About Beypore Uru It is a wooden dhow (ship / sailing boat / sailing vessel) handcrafted by skilled artisans and carpenters in Beypore, Kerala.  The Beypore Urus are a symbol of Kerala’s […]

In News The Geminids meteor is going to peak on the night of December 14 and December 15.  About Geminids meteor shower,  The meteor shower is coined ‘Geminid’ because according to NASA, the meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Gemini.  The Geminids first began appearing in the mid-1800s.  The Geminids meteor shower peaks during […]

In News  According to the Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Only one-fourth of sanctioned solar power projects have been commissioned so far. Potential of Solar Energy  The Sun has been worshipped as a life-giver to our planet since ancient times and the industrial ages gave us the understanding of sunlight as an energy source. […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   5 Geographical Indication tag sought for Kerala’s legendary Beypore Uru (Intellectual Property Rights) What is a Geographical Indication (GI)? ,its objectives and know about Beypore Uru    GS 3 6 Building climate resilience collectively    Energy conundrum    (Environment) What are […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Rs 3 lakh cr for Northeast border roads (infrastructure) Know about India’s investment in in roads and highways infrastructure in its border areas near China in the Northeast and significance  GS 2 8 Pendency high, Supreme Court must not take up […]

In News Recently, India’s Union Home Ministry evaded a reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Background of the issue Demand of UT: Buddhist-dominated Leh district had long demanded UT status because it felt neglected by the erstwhile state government, which was dominated by politicians from Kashmir and Jammu. Separation from J&K: […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court judge recused herself from hearing a writ petition filed by Bilkis Bano against a Gujarat government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping her during the 2002 riots. About Judge Recusal When there is a conflict of interest, a judge can withdraw from hearing […]