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Coccolithophores

Why in News Recently, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has carried out the study of Coccolithophores (microscopic ancient...

26 Jun 2020 News Analysis

70 Years of Korean War

Why in News Recently North and South Korea separately marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Key Points The root of the...

26 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Navigating the New Normal: NITI Aayog

Why in News The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, in partnership with several other stakeholders has launched a behaviour...

26 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Pollinator Week

Why in News Pollinator Week is celebrated from 22nd June to 28th June every year. It was initiated by the non-profit Pollinator Partnership and...

26 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Cyber Security Framework In India

This article is based on “Why India needs an updated cybersecurity strategy” which was published in The financial Express on...

25 Jun 2020 News Editorials

Private Sector Participation in Space

Why in News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Global Education Monitoring Report 2020: UNESCO

Why in News Recently, the Global Education Monitoring Report, 2020 was released by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

India TB Report 2020

Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the annual Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2020. Eliminating TB by 2025:...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Ocean Mapping: Seabed 2030 Project

Why in News Recently, it was announced that mapping of nearly one-fifth of the world’s ocean floor had been finished under the Seabed 2030...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Extension to OBC Sub-Categorisation Commission

Why in News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a six-month extension to the commission appointed to examine sub-categorisation of Other...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Co-operative Banks Under RBI Supervision

Why In News Recently, the Central government approved an Ordinance to bring all urban and multi-state co-operative banks under the direct...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Fishing Cats

Why in News The Odisha Government has started a two-year conservation project for Fishing Cats in Bhitarkanika National Park. Like several other...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Interest Subvention Scheme for Shishu Loan Accounts

Why in News The government has approved a 2% interest subsidy scheme for Shishu loan account holders under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana...

25 Jun 2020 News Analysis

The Big Picture: Strategic Oil Reserves and Energy Security

India, in the times of volatility of crude oil prices, has decided to take advantage of the low oil prices in major producing centres in Saudi...

24 Jun 2020 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Comprehensive Action Plan For Covid-19

This article is based on “More than Medical Help” which was published in the Indian Express on 22/06/2020. It talks about the need for...

24 Jun 2020 News Editorials

New Purchasing Power Parities: ICP 2017

Why in News Recently, the World Bank has released new Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) for reference year 2017, under International Comparison...

24 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Increase in Money Supply

According to recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in money supply. Key...

24 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Speaker and Anti-Defection Law

Why in News The ruling party crisis in Manipur has raised questions on the Speaker’s powers to disqualify under the Constitution. Key...

24 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Country of Origin Made Mandatory on GeM

Why in News Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has made it mandatory for sellers...

24 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Anti-dumping Duty on Steel Imports

Why in News Recently, India imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of certain types of steel products from China, Vietnam and South Korea. Key...

24 Jun 2020 News Analysis