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In Depth - Say No to Child Marriage

Child Marriage is a marriage or an informal union entered into by an individual before reaching a certain age specified as minors.  In India,...

19 Feb 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Promotion and Protection of Maithili

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has decided to apply some of the recommendations of a committee constituted in 2018 for the promotion...

14 Feb 2019 News Analysis

Important Facts for Prelims (12th February 2019)

Buddhist Tourism Circuit Recently the Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned five new projects under the Buddhist Circuit. The five states where...

12 Feb 2019 News Analysis

Mahamastakabhisheka Celebrations

Recently, the 10-day long Mahamastakabhisheka for the monolith 39-foot high Bahubali statue started in Dharmasthala, Karnataka. This year (2019),...

11 Feb 2019 News Analysis

In Depth - Fight Against Leprosy

Every year, India observes 30th January as Anti-Leprosy Day. Worldwide, the same day is observed on the last Sunday of January, every year....

05 Feb 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Land of Stupas: Sarnath

(This news analysis is based on the article “Stupa-hopping in Sarnath” by art historian Rana Safvi which appeared in The Hindu on 3rd...

05 Feb 2019 News Analysis

PM Dedicates Salt Satyagraha Memorial to Nation

The Prime Minister dedicated the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi in Navsari district, Gujarat to the nation on Mahatma Gandhi’s 71st...

31 Jan 2019 News Analysis

South Africa’s President Visit to India

Recently, President of South Africa Cyril Ramphosa visited India on a two-day visit. President Ramphosa was the chief guest at 70th Republic Day...

30 Jan 2019 News Analysis

3 Year Action Agenda NITI Aayog

Parts of the Agenda 2017-18 to 2019-20 CHAPTER 1. THREE-YEAR REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE CHAPTER 2. ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN MAJOR SECTORS CHAPTER...

23 Jan 2019 Summary of Important Reports

Proposal to Hike Monthly Pensions

The Ministry of Rural Development has proposed that the monthly pensions of the elderly poor, disabled and widows should be increased from the...

23 Jan 2019 News Analysis

DGP Appointment

The Supreme Court (SC) has rejected the pleas made by five States to implement their own local laws for selection and appointment of their Director...

17 Jan 2019 News Analysis

Government Re-Promulgates Triple Talaq Ordinance

The government has re-promulgated the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2019,banning the practice of instant triple talaq...

14 Jan 2019 News Analysis

In Depth- India's Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 193 member countries, including India, got...

05 Jan 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Important Facts for Prelims (5th January 2019)

106th Indian Science Congress The 106th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) was inaugurated at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in...

05 Jan 2019 News Analysis

The Big Picture - Infrastructure and North-East

The central Government has given a big push to a diverse range of infrastructure projects in the North Eastern Region. The emphasis has been on...

01 Jan 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Citizen-led Employment Generation is What’s Needed

(This editorial is based on the article “Citizen-led Employment Generation is what’s Needed” which appears in Livemint on 21st...

31 Dec 2018 News Editorials

Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts

NITI Aayog has released the ranking of 111 aspirational districts- DEEP-DIVE 2nd Delta Ranking & Insights from Household Survey. Aspirational...

28 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Packaging in Jute Bags Made Mandatory

Recently the Government has mandated the packaging of 100% of foodgrain and 20% of sugar in jute bags for 2018-19. The decision aims to benefit...

20 Dec 2018 News Analysis

The Big Picture - Gas Grid: Fuel for all

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects across 129 districts. The project was recently granted by the...

13 Dec 2018 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Important Facts for Prelims (10th December 2018)

Sonepur Fair The Sonepur Mela also known as Malegaon Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (full moon day) in the month of...

10 Dec 2018 News Analysis