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Rare Earth Metals and China’s Monopoly

Why in News China’s dominance in the rare earth metals, key to the future of manufacturing, is posing a major concern for the West. Key...

14 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Operation Olivia for Olive Ridley Turtles

Why in News Recently, the Indian Coast Guard has pressed into service an aircraft for 'Operation Olivia' to protect Olive Ridley turtles. Indian...

14 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Sedition Law

This article is based on “Why the sedition law must go” which was published in The Indian Express on 12/06/2021. It talks about the...

12 Jun 2021 News Editorials

Resolution 75/260 of UNGA: HIV/AIDS

Why in News The Union Health Minister addressed the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on prevention of HIV/AIDS. The...

12 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization Scheme

Why in News Recently, the Government of India has released funds for various activities of Farm Mechanization under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural...

12 Jun 2021 News Analysis

EnVision Mission to Venus: European Space Agency

Why in News Recently, European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a new mission- EnVision mission to Venus. Key Points About: It is an European...

12 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Online Module for Compiling Out-of-School Children’s Data

Why in News The Ministry of Education has developed an online module for compiling out-of-school (due to Covid-19 pandemic) children’s data...

12 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Ram Prasad Bismil

Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Culture organised a special ceremony at Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh to mark the birth anniversary of freedom...

12 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Blue-Green Economic Model of Development

This article is based on “A greener urbanscape” which was published in The Hindu on 09/06/2021. It talks about the need to incorporate...

11 Jun 2021 News Editorials

El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

Why in News El Salvador, a small coastal country in Central America has become the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin, as legal tender. Legal...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Fast Radio Bursts

Why in News Recently, researchers from the Pune-based Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR) and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Rescuing Gharials: Mahanadi River

Why in News Recently, Odisha announced a cash award of Rs. 1,000 to conserve gharials in Mahanadi River Basin. Key Points About...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Rengma Nagas Demand Autonomous District Council

Why in News The Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) or Rengma Nagas have demanded an Autonomous District Council (ADC) in Assam. The...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

India's Ethanol Roadmap

Why in News The central government has released an expert committee report on the Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India by 2025. The roadmap...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Padma Awards

Why in News Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2022 are open. In 2021, a...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Maldives’ UNGA Presidency

Why in News Recently, the Maldives’ Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was elected the President of the 76th session of the United Nations (UN)...

11 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Digital Justice Delivery

This article is based on “The promise and perils of digital justice delivery” which was published in The Hindu on 10/06/2021. It talks...

10 Jun 2021 News Editorials

Dehing Patkai and Raimona National Parks: Assam

Why in News Recently, the Assam government notified Dehing Patkai as the 7th National Park of the state. It was created shortly after Raimona...

10 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Hindu Kush Himalayan Mountains

Why in News According to UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) mountain ranges could lose up to two-third of...

10 Jun 2021 News Analysis

Fast Tracking Freight in India: NITI Aayog

Why in News NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India’s new report, Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and...

10 Jun 2021 News Analysis