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Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Why in News The Parliament has passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), 2019. The Bill seeks to grant Indian Citizenship to persons...

12 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Taj Trapezium Zone

Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court has permitted Northern Railways to cut over 400 trees in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) for construction of an...

12 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Heavy Metals Contaminating India’s Rivers

Why in News Recently, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has reported that the samples from two-thirds of the water quality stations spanning...

12 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Retributive Justice

This article is based on “Demonising the legal system won’t help” which was published in The Hindu on 09/12/2019. It highlights...

11 Dec 2019 News Editorials

‘World Habitat Award’ for Odisha’s JAGA Mission

Why in News Recently, Odisha has won the 'World Habitat Award' for its ambitious initiative- Jaga Mission. It aims at transforming the slums into...

11 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Aung San Suu Kyi to Defend Myanmar in ICJ

Recently, Gambia has filed an application at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of violating the 1948 Genocide...

11 Dec 2019 News Analysis

SkillsBuild Platform: IBM

Why in News Recently, SkillsBuild platform was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with...

11 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Nagaland Extends ILP in Dimapur

Why in News Recently, the Nagaland government has extended the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the district of Dimapur. This step was taken to...

11 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Problem of Open Defecation in India

This article is based on “How big a challenge is sustaining India's open-defecation free status” which was published in Down To Earth...

10 Dec 2019 News Editorials

The Big Picture - Election Commission: Collegium System & Appointments

Recently, the Supreme Court had agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and...

10 Dec 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

World Heritage Week 2019

Why in News The World Heritage Week is celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) every year from...

10 Dec 2019 News Analysis

White Island

Why in News A volcanic eruption took place at White Island in New Zealand. White Island is New Zealand’s most active cone volcano which has...

10 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Human Development Index

Why in News India was ranked 129 out of 189 countries on the 2019 Human Development Index (HDI) improving from the 130th position in 2018. HDI is...

10 Dec 2019 News Analysis

International Human Rights Day

Why in News The International Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10th December. The day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of...

10 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)

This article is based on “Quad in the Spotlight” which was published in The Indian Express on 7/12/2019. It talks about the various...

09 Dec 2019 News Editorials

Industrial Corridors

Why in News Government has approved the development of the five industrial corridor projects which will be implemented through National Industrial...

09 Dec 2019 Paper 3

Industrial Corridors

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09 Dec 2019 Paper 3

19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting

Why in News Recently, the 19th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting was held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) under the theme of...

09 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Natyashastra

Why in News Recently, a three-day festival on Natyasastra was organised in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). Natyashastra Natyashastra, in full Bharata...

09 Dec 2019 News Analysis

Icicles, Stalactites and Stalagmites

Icicles Icicles typically form on days when the air temperature is subfreezing but sunshine warms and melts some snow or ice. As it drips off, a...

09 Dec 2019 News Analysis