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Launching Baby Squids and Tardigrades into Space

Why in News NASA will send baby squids and tardigrades (also called water bears) to the International Space Station for conducting various...

31 May 2021 News Analysis

Statehood Day of Goa

Why in News On the Statehood Day of Goa (30th May), the Prime Minister greeted the people of the state. Key Points About: Goa is located on...

31 May 2021 News Analysis

Challenges of Dairy Sector

This article is based on “Not milk & honey’” which was published in The Indian Express on 28/05/2021. It talks about the...

29 May 2021 News Editorials

43rd GST Council Meeting

Why in News Recently, the 43rd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting was held. This was the first meeting of the GST Council in the...

29 May 2021 News Analysis

Jayanti: New Species of Cricket

Why in News Recently, a new species of Cricket named 'Indimimus jayanti' was found in the Kurra caves of Chhattisgarh. The new species was named...

29 May 2021 News Analysis

Cyclone Yaas

Why in News Recently, cyclone Yaas made landfall south of Balasore in Odisha. Earlier, another cyclonic storm named ‘Cyclone Tauktae’...

29 May 2021 News Analysis

Yellow Fungus

Why in News After black and white fungus, the recent case of yellow fungus has become a cause for concern. Key Points About: Yellow fungus,...

29 May 2021 News Analysis

DBT for Mid Day Meal Scheme

Why in News The Ministry of Education has approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance to students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of...

29 May 2021 News Analysis

Veer Savarkar Jayanti

Why in News On 28th May, India paid tribute to the freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) on his birth anniversary. He was an...

29 May 2021 News Analysis

Information Technology Rules, 2021

This article is based on “Nine-pin bowling aimed at free speech, privacy” which was published in The Hindu on 28/05/2021. It talks...

28 May 2021 News Editorials

Mekedatu Project: River Cauvery

Why in News Recently, the Karnataka government has decided to challenge before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) its decision to appoint a joint...

28 May 2021 News Analysis

RBI’s Annual Report 2020-21

Why in News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report for 2020-21. Key Points Foreign Exchange: Gain from foreign...

28 May 2021 News Analysis

The Climate Breakthroughs Summit

Why in News Recently, world leaders convened at the Climate Breakthroughs Summit to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the global economy,...

28 May 2021 News Analysis

Begum Sultan Jahan

Why in News Recently, the death anniversary of Begum Sultan Jahan was observed. She was a Philanthropist, Prolific writer, Feminist, Symbol of...

28 May 2021 News Analysis

Currency Swap Facility

Why in News Recently, Bangladesh cleared a USD 200 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, to help boost its economy. Key...

28 May 2021 News Analysis

Blackbuck Population Increased in Odisha

Why in News Recently, a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department revealed that Odisha's blackbuck population has doubled in the last...

28 May 2021 News Analysis

Pandemic & Infodemic Relation

This article is based on “In a pandemic, the power of the rumour” which was published in The Hindustan Times on 26/05/2021. It talks...

27 May 2021 News Editorials

Sun Halo/Kaleidoscope Effect

Why in News Recently, the people of Bangalore witnessed a bright rainbow ring around the sun for a few moments - a rare optical and atmospheric...

27 May 2021 News Analysis

Traceability Provision in New IT Rules 2021

Why in News Recently, messaging platform WhatsApp has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the traceability provision in the New IT Rules...

27 May 2021 News Analysis

Rights of Van Gujjars

Why in News The Uttarakhand High Court has reprimanded the State government for stopping some Van Gujjar families on the way to Govind Pashu Vihar...

27 May 2021 News Analysis