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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.                     ...

23 Apr 2019 National Institutions

The Big Picture — Political Parties Under RTI

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the centre and the Election Commission (EC) on an application seeking political parties to be declared...

23 Apr 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Free and Fair Election

(This editorial is based on the article 'Being Fair and Transparent' which appeared in ‘The Hindu’ on 22nd April, 2019. The article...

22 Apr 2019 News Editorials

Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22. Worldwide events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The theme of...

22 Apr 2019 News Analysis

East Asian Birds Spotted in Andaman Islands

Researchers have sighted a number of East Asian birds in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The birds include Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo...

22 Apr 2019 News Analysis

India – Myanmar Relations

Why in News? India-Myanmar joint operation destroyed several militant camps of Arakan Army on the Indo-Myanmar border. The action averted a...

22 Apr 2019 Paper 2

Index of Cancer Preparedness

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has created the Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP). It draws on a wide range of data relevant to cancer...

20 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels & Zinc Deficiency

Rising carbon dioxide levels can accelerate zinc deficiency in crops and thus in human consumption, according to a new study titled ‘Inadequate...

20 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Important Facts For Prelims (20th April 2019)

Swiss Challenge Method Central Bank of India has recently put up its two non-performing assets (NPAs) worth Rs 251 crore for sale through the...

20 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Challenges for Federal Structure

Instances of tussle between the agencies of central government and the state governments have now become common in India. The latest one in the...

20 Apr 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Water Situation in India

(This editorial is based on the article 'Challenges in water governance' which appeared in 'The Economic and Political Weekly' on 13thApril, 2019....

19 Apr 2019 News Editorials

Crisis in Libya

General Khalifa Haftar, head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), has launched an offensive on the capital Tripoli of Libya. Haftar forces have...

19 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Genome Sequencing in India

CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) plans to undertake genome sequencing of a sample of nearly 1000 Indian rural youth to determine...

19 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Universe's First Molecule

Scientists have detected the most ancient type of molecule in our universe in space for the first time ever. Helium hydride ion (HeH+) was the...

19 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Sugar Industry

Why in News Sugarcane farmers are facing a payments crisis running into thousands of Crores of Rupees. In Maharashtra alone the state’s...

19 Apr 2019 Paper 3

Women’s Reservation Bill

This editorial is based on article “Seriousness about Women’s Reservation Bill must show in electoral representation” which...

18 Apr 2019 News Editorials

Alexandrine Parakeet

District administration of Jhalawar in Rajasthan is using the Alexandrine Parakeet, as the mascot of voter awareness program for the 2019 Lok Sabha...

18 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Important Facts For Prelims (18th April 2019)

Simulated Martian Base A Chinese company called C-Space has opened “Mars Base 1,” a simulated Martian base of future...

18 Apr 2019 News Analysis

World Haemophilia Day

Haemophilia day is celebrated on April 17 every year, the day aims to increase awareness about haemophilia and other inherited bleeding...

17 Apr 2019 News Analysis

Why Indian Economy is Slowing Down?

(This editorial is based on the article 'No more half measures' which appeared in 'The Indian Express' on 17th April, 2019. The article talks about...

17 Apr 2019 News Editorials