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PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust

Why in News The Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) launched its Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) - PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment...

27 Apr 2021 News Analysis

The Armenian Genocide

Why in News Recently, the US President officially recognised the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915-16 as an act of...

27 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Crop Diversification

Why in News Recently, a top agriculture economist has suggested that the best chance of Crop Diversification is through animal agriculture/animal...

27 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Challenges for the New Chief Justice of India

This article is based upon “A Court in Crisis” which was published in the Indian Express on 24 April, 2021. It talks about the issues...

26 Apr 2021 News Editorials

Mahavir Jayanti

Why in News The Prime Minister of India greeted the people on occasion of ‘Mahavir Jayanti’ (25th April 2021). Mahavir Jayanti is one...

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Groundwater Depletion and Cropping Intensity

Why in News In a recent study, it has been found that groundwater depletion in India could reduce winter cropped acreage significantly in years...

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Types of Forests in India

Introduction Definition of Forest: At present, in India, there is no clear nationally-accepted definition of ‘forest’. States are...

26 Apr 2021 Paper 1

National Commission for Minorities

Why in News Recently, the Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to fill up the vacant posts of chairperson and five other members of the National...

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Reasons for Rising Covid-19 Infections: Second Wave

Why in News The ongoing second wave of Covid-19 infections has shaken the country and is more devastating than the first wave. The rise in case...

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Exercise VARUNA 2021

Why in News The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is being conducted in the Arabian...

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

#FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge

Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has announced #FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge to accelerate adoption of Free and...

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Ways and Means Advance

Why in News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to continue with the existing interim Ways and Means Advances (WMA) scheme limit of Rs....

26 Apr 2021 News Analysis

National Panchayati Raj Day

Why in News India commemorates the 12th National Panchayati Raj day on 24th April 2021. The Prime Minister has launched the distribution of...

24 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Micro in MSME

This article is based on “Micro enterprises need exclusive treatment” which was published in The Hindu business line on 23/04/2021. It...

24 Apr 2021 News Editorials

Crew-2 Mission

Why in News Four astronauts were launched to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida as part of a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX...

24 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Microfinance Institutions

Why in News Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have urged the Centre to consider prioritising vaccinations for their employees and self-help group...

24 Apr 2021 News Analysis

CSF and Sheep Pox Vaccine

Why in News The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has transferred the technology for Classical Swine Fever (CSF) & Sheep Pox...

24 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Harlequin Ichthyosis: Rare Genetic Disorder

Why in News Recently, Odisha reported its first-ever case of a baby born with Harlequin Ichthyosis, a rare genetic skin condition. India’s...

24 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Climate Change: Impact on Children

Why in News A recent analysis, based on Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index, has shown the impact of climate change on children...

24 Apr 2021 News Analysis

Feminist’ Foreign Policy

This article is based on “Why India needs a ‘feminist foreign policy” which was published in The Indian Express on 09/04/2021. It...

23 Apr 2021 News Editorials