In News The Department of Consumer Affairs has recently announced new regulations to protect consumers from ‘fake and deceptive reviews’. It is a part of the Bureau of Indian Standards norms that will be implemented from November 25.  Major Guidelines  Voluntary Action:  E-commerce platforms will need to voluntarily disclose paid customer reviews of products and […]

In News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. Shri Modi said that her courage and monumental contribution to our nation can never be forgotten. About Rani Lakshmibai  Early Life: She was born on 19 November 1828 in Kashi.  Lakshmibai’s childhood name was ‘Manikarnika’. She was affectionately addressed as […]

In News Recently, the Assam Chief Minister launched an event to mark the 400th anniversary of Lachit Barphukan, a celebrated general of the Ahom dynasty. Lachit Borphukan Born: on November 24, 1622 in Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahom kings.  Excelled in the art of Guerrilla Warfare. Led two battles against an alien Mughal […]

In News The number of farmers who received funds under the Union government’s Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme fell by two-thirds from the scheme’s launch in 2019 till now.  About PM-KISAN scheme Objective: Under the scheme an income support of 6,000/- per year in three equal installments will be provided to all land […]

In News  Recently, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Thailand’s prime minister signed agreements to expand diplomatic relations between the two countries. The relations were restored only earlier this year, three decades after a high-profile jewelry theft, also known as the Blue Diamond Affair. About Blue Diamond Affair Saudi Arabia downgraded its diplomatic relations […]

In News Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development of 2021 to Pratham. About  Pratham is an NGO functioning in the field of education. The award is in recognition of Pratham’s work in ensuring quality education for children of the country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Indira […]

In News The 14th Dalai Lama was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022 at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala’s McleodGanj by Himachal Pradesh Governor. He has been conferred with the peace prize for the qualities of non-violence and compassion and he has been called a “universal ambassador of peace”. What is the Gandhi Mandela Award? […]

In News A large number of Olive Ridley turtles have started arriving for mating at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha. About Olive Ridley turtles Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Location: Found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Features:  One of the smallest sea-turtles on the earth. Olive green colour of their […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) gave the Centre four weeks’ time to file a response clarifying its stand on a plea seeking national heritage status for the ‘Ram Setu’. About Ram Setu Linear coral ridge also called Adam’s Bridge.  Separates the shallow sea consisting of the Gulf of Mannar in the south and […]

In News Recently, North Korea test fired its massive new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).  About Hwasong-17 The Hwasong-17 is nuclear-armed North Korea’s biggest missile yet, and is the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled ICBM in the world. Its diameter is estimated to be between 2.4 and 2.5 metres.  It is launched directly from a transporter, erector, […]