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Aluminium as Ninth Core Industry

Recently a report by V.K Saraswat (NITI Aayog member) has recommended that the government should consider classifying the aluminium sector as...

25 Jul 2018 News Analysis

PM Modi Visits Uganda

As part of the three-nation African tour, PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Uganda. It is the first bilateral tour by an Indian Prime Minister since...

25 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Investment Deficiency in India and Its Implications

This article is based on the opinion piece published in Livemint by the name “Two engines of the economy need to fire”In a developing...

24 Jul 2018 News Editorials

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018

The government has introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha. The bill replaces the Ordinance...

24 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Important Facts for Prelims (24th July, 2018)

Krintafel Krintafel (tafenoquine) is a one dose medication produced by GlaxoSmithKline and has been approved by US regulators as a simple,...

24 Jul 2018 News Analysis

NASA Set to Launch ‘Parker Solar Probe’

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is scheduled to launch ‘Parker Space Probe’ for a planned seven-year mission to...

24 Jul 2018 News Analysis

PM Modi in Rwanda

The Indian Prime Minister is on a 5-day visit to Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa. The visit to the three-nations is meant to further strengthen...

24 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Karnataka Sees 300% Jump in FDI Inflows

According to RBI data presented in Parliament, Karnataka received $8.58 billion FDI in 2017-18, which is an increase of about 300% from the $2.13...

24 Jul 2018 News Analysis

General Studies-IV

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude This paper will include questions to test the candidates’ attitude and approach to issues relating to...

23 Jul 2018 Mains Syllabus

General Studies-III

(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning,...

23 Jul 2018 Mains Syllabus

General Studies-II

(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations) Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution,...

23 Jul 2018 Mains Syllabus

General Studies-I

(Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) Indian Culture - Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and...

23 Jul 2018 Mains Syllabus

Ayushman Bharat and the Role of Private Hospitals

This editorial appears in The Mint and addresses the brand new scheme Ayushman Bharat and how it is going to affect the role of private hospitals in...

23 Jul 2018 News Editorials

India to Overtake US by 2030

10 Asian economies including India will overtake the US in terms of GDP by 2030, according to a report by global financial services major...

23 Jul 2018 News Analysis

UN Model for Cross-Border Norms

Recently, the government is looking at the possibility of adopting a United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) model for...

23 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Panel for Denotified, Semi-Nomadic, Nomadic Tribes

The NITI Aayog has backed a proposal by Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment to set up a permanent commission for Denotified (DNT), Semi...

23 Jul 2018 News Analysis

UPSC Preliminary Examination Syllabus

Paper I - (200 marks) Current Events of National and International Importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and...

23 Jul 2018 Prelims

MSP, Agrarian Crisis and Reform

Despite agriculture occupying a major portion of Indian economy and the election manifestos of political parties, it is disheartening to see the...

21 Jul 2018 News Editorials

Cryptocurrencies Will Boost Illegal Transactions: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) informed the Supreme Court that dealing in cryptocurrency will encourage illegal transactions. According to the...

21 Jul 2018 News Analysis

Important Facts for Prelims (21st July 2018)

Van Dhan Yojana Van Dhan Yojana was launched in April 2018, in Chhattisgarh. A Van Dhan Vikas Kendra was set up under the program. The Van Dhan...

21 Jul 2018 News Analysis