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Important Facts For Prelims (30th May 2019)

New Species of Wasp found in Goa A new species of wasp from the genus Kudakrumia has been recently identified by scientists in Goa. The wasp,...

30 May 2019 News Analysis

Wish List for Judiciary

This editorial is based on the article "Wish list for judiciary” which appeared in Business Standard on 8th May, 2019. The article talks...

29 May 2019 News Editorials

Karnataka Ordered to Release Cauvery Water

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered Karnataka to release 9.19 tmcft of water for the month of June from the Biligundlu...

29 May 2019 News Analysis

Slowdown in Coffee Production

According to Coffee board estimates, Uneven blossom showers will bring down this years coffee bean output to almost half of a normal year’s...

29 May 2019 News Analysis

Anthropocene Epoch

Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) voted in favour of designating a new geological epoch i.e, the Anthropocene. The term 'Anthropocene' was coined...

29 May 2019 News Analysis

Singapore is India’s Top FDI Source

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from Singapore were twice that from Mauritius during the last financial year (1st April, 2018 to 31st March,...

29 May 2019 News Analysis

Important Facts For Prelims (29th May 2019)

Kerala to impose Flood Cess Kerala government will impose an additional cess of 1% on goods and services with GST slab above 5% from June...

29 May 2019 News Analysis

India-Pakistan: Scope of Soft Diplomacy

Why in News? Deterioration of bilateral relations between India and Pakistan and withdrawal from all level of talks and summits from both the sides,...

29 May 2019 Paper 2

Targeting Whom: The Challenges in the Welfare Programme

This editorial is based on the article "The targeting challenge in India’s welfare program" which appeared in "Livemint" on 8th May, 2019....

28 May 2019 News Editorials

United Nations

Introduction The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. Its mission...

28 May 2019 International Institutions

SEBI Has Tightened Disclosure Norms for Listed Debt Securities

The capital market watchdog, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has asked debenture trustees (DTs) to enhance their disclosures for...

28 May 2019 News Analysis

Architectural Heritage of Orchha

The architectural heritage of Orchha town has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Orchha town in Niwari...

28 May 2019 News Analysis

Draft Export Policy Unveiled

The Commerce Ministry has released a product specific draft export policy. Updated draft comprises of all existing policy conditions, all...

28 May 2019 News Analysis

Superconductivity at Room Temperature

Scientists of Institute of Science (IISc), have confirmed superconductivity at room temperature. Till now, scientists have been able to make...

28 May 2019 News Analysis

World’s Rivers Contaminated with Antibiotics

Rivers around the world are contaminated with dangerous levels of antibiotics, with concentrations of antibiotics in some waterways exceeding safe...

28 May 2019 News Analysis

Fire Safety Regulations In India

This editorial is based on the news "Fire and Laissez-faire: Fix Accountability for Surat Tragedy" which appeared in "The Hindu" on 27th May 2019....

27 May 2019 News Editorials

Depleting Groundwater

Water depletion in Haryana over the years has led to 60 dark zones in the State, which include 21 critical ones in 10 districts. Reasons for...

27 May 2019 News Analysis

Fire Safety

Fire incident at a coaching centre in Surat has resulted in the death of 22 students. Facts As per National Crime Records Bureau figures, 17,700...

27 May 2019 News Analysis

Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019

Context The Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 with an aim to promote clinical...

27 May 2019 Paper 2

Aravallis: A Mountain Lost

This editorial is based on the article 'Aravallis broken beyond repair', which appeared in Down to Earth on April 3rd, 2019. It talks about the...

25 May 2019 News Editorials