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National Rail Transportation Institute

Why in News Railway Board of India and the University of Birmingham has announced the launch of a joint masters programme in Railway Systems...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

Why in News The 4th Anniversary of the launch of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) was observed on 21st February, 2020. SPMRM is a...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

23rd National Conference on e-governance

Why in News Recently, the 23rd National Conference on e-Governance was organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Worldwide Educating for the Future Index 2019: EIU

Why in News India ranked 35th in the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019, as per a report published by The Economist Intelligence...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Statehood Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh

Why in News On the Statehood Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh (21st February), the Prime Minister and other leaders praised the traditions and...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Mainstreaming Healthcare Startups

This article is based on “Powering the health-care engine with innovation” which was published in The Hindu on 20/02/2020. It talks...

20 Feb 2020 News Editorials

Carnatic Music

Why in News? Recently, S. Sowmya was conferred with Sangita Kalanidhi Award for her contribution to Carnatic music. Origin of Carnatic...

20 Feb 2020 Paper 1

Tirur Vettila

Tirur vettila has obtained a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Tirur Vettila is a type of betel leaf which is grown in Tirur and nearby areas of...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

22nd Law Commission of India

Why in news Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of the 22nd Law Commission of India for a period of three years. Key...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Revamp of the Crop Insurance Schemes

Why in News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the revamp of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather Based...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

CHILDLINE India Foundation

Why in News According to the data compiled by the CHILDLINE India Foundation (CIF), 35% of the total cases of sexual abuse were committed by...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Historical Gastronomica - The Indus Dining Experience

Why in News The National Museum, New Delhi is hosting a unique exhibition on India’s ancient food history “Historical Gastronomica - The...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

Why in News The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) organised its 16th foundation day. On this occasion, the NCST has also decided to...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020

Why in News The Union Cabinet has approved the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Regulation Bill, 2020 to monitor medical procedures used to...

20 Feb 2020 News Analysis

ICRG Recommends Continuation of Pakistan in Grey List

Why in News The International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recommended that Pakistan be retained...

19 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Gender Parity In Indian Army

This article is based on ‘A just verdict’ which was published in The Indian Express on 19/02/2020. It talks about Supreme Court’s...

19 Feb 2020 News Editorials

India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy

Why in News Recently, the India-Norway Task Force on Blue Economy for Sustainable Development was inaugrated jointly by both the countries. This...

19 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Aditya-L1 Mission

Why in News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for its first scientific expedition to study the Sun, Aditya-L1. It would be...

19 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Northern European Enclosure Dam

Why in News Scientists have proposed the construction of the Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED) enclosing all of the North Sea to protect...

19 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Private Member Bill for Two-Child Policy Norm

Why in News Recently, a Private Member’s Constitution Amendment Bill has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha proposing incentives in taxation,...

19 Feb 2020 News Analysis