In News Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today launched the Har Ghar Gangajal project in Rajgir. The need for the scheme The area around Rajgir (in Nalanda district), which was the nucleus of the ancient kingdom of Magadh and is associated with the founders of both Buddhism and Jainism, is rocky and water-deficient.  Over the […]

In Context  Cybersecurity experts note that apps that let users connect smartphones or laptops to wireless earplugs can record conversations, and are vulnerable to hacks.  Through a process called bluebugging, a hacker can gain unauthorised access to these apps and devices and control them as per their wish. What is bluebugging? Background: Independent security researcher […]

In News Recently, five new species of black corals were discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea off the coast of Australia. About Black Corals Colonial animals: Black corals or antipatharians are colonial animals which are related to sea anemones and stony corals.  They are named for the color of their stiff, black […]

In Context  President Draupadi Murmu’s call to the government and the judiciary to address the issue of overcrowding of prisons is a significant and very welcome intervention.  Data Analysis  According to Prison Statistics India 2021, a report published by the Ministry of Home Affairs, between 2016-2021, the number of convicts in jails decreased by 9.5 […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 G­20 presidency is an opportunity to focus on global good: Modi   Egyptian President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations   (International Relations) What is the significance of G20 presidency for India and know about  G20 . […]

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The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Recreating sacred groves in north T.N.   (Environment) What is Sacred Groves? Know about the Significance and threats to Sacred Groves. GS 2 1 Birth certificate to be made mandatory for jobs, driving licence, passport, voting right   (Polity […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   3   Duty to country, responsibilities are first priority of citizens: PM Modi   (Polity) Know about Fundamental Duty and Preamble. Its Significance, criticism and way ahead. GS 3 3 Have energy needs, no cut for coal phase-down   (Environment) What […]

In News 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Key Points About:  The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 for ‘We the people of India’.  Celebrated since:  The day began to be celebrated as Constitution […]

In News Recently, the Union Government has formed a panel to look into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’s efficacy. Key Points about Committee The Sinha committee (named after former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha) has now been tasked to study – Various factors behind demand for MGNREGA work, expenditure trends and inter-State […]