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China’s Rover to Far Side of the Moon

China has launched a lunar probe mission to the far side of the moon. Chang’e-4 is the first probe ever to explore the far side of the moon....

13 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Energy Efficiency and Climate Change

(This editorial is based on the article “Energy Efficiency and Climate Change” which appears in Livemint for 13th December.) The...

13 Dec 2018 News Editorials

Important Facts for Prelims (13th December 2018)

Andaman Sea Kraits The two species of amphibious snakes, yellow-lipped and the blue-lipped Andaman sea krait, have been spotted on tree roots...

13 Dec 2018 News Analysis

The United Nations World Water Development Report 4

Introduction The uninterrupted water supplies anywhere in the world cannot be guaranteed to water users. The factors such as...

12 Dec 2018 Summary of Important Reports

Mental Healthcare

Why in News? Theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day (10th October 2018) is "young people and mental health in a changing world". What...

12 Dec 2018 Paper 2

Partner’s Forum Inaugurated in New Delhi

The Prime Minister inaugurated the fourth Partners’ Forum at New Delhi. Partners’ Forum is short for the meeting of The Partnership...

12 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Port Community System ‘PCS1x’

Indian Ports Association (IPA), under the guidance of Ministry of Shipping has launched the Port Community System (PCS1x), a cloud based new...

12 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Important Facts for Prelims (12th December 2018)

Eco-Sensitive Zone around Protected Regions The Supreme Court directed the Union Environment Ministry to declare 10 km area around 21 national parks...

12 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Don’t Malign CRAs Based Just on Some Instances

(This editorial is based on the article “Don’t Malign CRAs Based Just on Some Instances” which appears in Livemint.) The...

12 Dec 2018 News Editorials

The Big Picture: Regulating Anonymous Donations

The Election Commission has urged the government to slash the cap on anonymous donations to political parties from the present Rs20,000 to Rs2,000...

11 Dec 2018 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Brick Temple at Bhitargaon

The temple at Bhitargaon in Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) is one of the earliest surviving brick temples of India. It was built in the 5th century A.D...

11 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Center Refuses to Recognize Lingayat as Separate Religion

The Central Government has rejected the Karnataka government’s proposal seeking legal recognition for Lingayats as a distinct religion. In...

11 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Streamlining of National Pension System

In a bid to streamline the National Pension System (NPS) and make it more attractive, the Union Cabinet has approved changes in the scheme to benefit...

11 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Successful Test Firing of Agni V

India successfully tested its nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Agni V which has a strike range of 5,000 km, from Dr. Abdul...

11 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Rethinking Disaster Management

(This editorial is based on the article “Rethinking Disaster Management” which appears in The Hindu.) Disaster management broadly...

11 Dec 2018 News Editorials

Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)

Why in News? The Central government and the RBI are in conflict over the application of the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA). What is Prompt...

10 Dec 2018 Paper 3

Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)

10 Dec 2018 Paper 3

International Human Rights Day

On December 10, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) observes Human Rights Day. The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the Universal...

10 Dec 2018 News Analysis

Bioplastics Have Less Positive Effect than Expected: Study

A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that shifting to bioplastics may have less positive effects than previously expected. The...

10 Dec 2018 News Analysis

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