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First Meeting of National Ganga Council
Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister chaired the first meeting of the National Ganga Council at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The first meeting of...
16 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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COP 25 Ends Without Concrete Outcome
Why in News The 25th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ended...
16 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Jangubai Cave Temple and Kaplai Caves
The Jangubai Cave Temple and the Kaplai Caves are considered as a pilgrimage site by aboriginal tribes like Gond, Pradhan and Kolam. These caves...
14 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Why in News The deadline for the government’s Accessible India Campaign (AIC) has been extended to March 2020 due to slow progress. AIC is...
14 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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This article is based on ‘Time to Practice Climate Change Diplomacy in India’s Neighborhood’ which was published in The Diplomat...
13 Dec 2019 News Editorials
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Why in News The Ministry of Jal Shakti has constituted a three-member Supervisory Committee to settle the issue of Mullaperiyar dam between Kerala...
13 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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India’s Trade: Challenges and Opportunities
This article is based on “India’s bane is its non-competitiveness”, which was published in The Hindu BusinessLine on 11/12/2019....
12 Dec 2019 News Editorials
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Why in News The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to make amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, through the Insolvency...
12 Dec 2019 Paper 3
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Why in News Recently, India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C48) marked its 50th launch by injecting India’s advanced radar...
12 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court has permitted Northern Railways to cut over 400 trees in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) for construction of an...
12 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Odisha Reduces Farmer’s Scheme Assistance
Why in News Recently, the Odisha government has reduced the financial assistance given to farmers under the KALIA scheme to Rs 4,000 per annum from...
11 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Aung San Suu Kyi to Defend Myanmar in ICJ
Recently, Gambia has filed an application at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of violating the 1948 Genocide...
11 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Why in news Recently, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has raised concern over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill...
11 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Problem of Open Defecation in India
This article is based on “How big a challenge is sustaining India's open-defecation free status” which was published in Down To Earth...
10 Dec 2019 News Editorials
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The Big Picture - Election Commission: Collegium System & Appointments
Recently, the Supreme Court had agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and...
10 Dec 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions
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Why in News A volcanic eruption took place at White Island in New Zealand. White Island is New Zealand’s most active cone volcano which has...
10 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Green Activists Oppose Coastal Highway
Why in News Green Nobel Prize winner Prafulla Samantara with other green activists has opposed the 415-km-long coastal highway from Digha in West...
10 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Why in News India was ranked 129 out of 189 countries on the 2019 Human Development Index (HDI) improving from the 130th position in 2018. HDI is...
10 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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International Human Rights Day
Why in News The International Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10th December. The day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of...
10 Dec 2019 News Analysis
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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)
This article is based on “Quad in the Spotlight” which was published in The Indian Express on 7/12/2019. It talks about the various...
09 Dec 2019 News Editorials