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Go Electric Campaign

Why in News The central government has launched the “Go Electric" Campaign to spread awareness on the benefits of e-mobility and EV Charging...

23 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Nature-Based Solutions

This article is based on “A climate-resilient future” which was published in The Indian Express on 20/02/2021. It talks about the...

22 Feb 2021 News Editorials

Making Peace with Nature: UNEP Report

Why in News The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the 'Making Peace with Nature' report, ahead of the fifth session of the UN...

22 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Conclusive Land Titling

Why in News Recently, as many States have failed to send in their feedback on a Model Bill on Conclusive Land Titling , the Centre has warned that...

22 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Status of WASH in Healthcare Facilities in India: CDDEP

Why in News A recent research from Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy (CDDEP), USA, has estimated the cost of ensuring WASH and...

22 Feb 2021 News Analysis

International Mother Language Day

Why in News Every year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrates 21st February as International...

22 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Declining Rainfall in Cherrapunji

Why in News A recent study that looked at the rainfall pattern in the past 119 years found a decreasing trend at Cherrapunji (Meghalaya) and nearby...

22 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Deglaciation and Threats

Deglaciation Glaciers, ice caps and continental ice sheets cover some 10% of the earth’s land surface at the present time, whereas during...

22 Feb 2021 Paper 1

Ramani Judgment

This article is based on “The right to her testimony” which was published in The Indian Express on 20/02/2021. It talks about the...

20 Feb 2021 News Editorials

Transatlantic Alliance

Why in News The USA President Joe Biden in his first address to the annual Munich Security Conference declared that the 'transatlantic alliance is...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Epilepsy

Why in News Recently, a major drugmaker has developed the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and the finished dosage formulation of Brivanext, a...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

NAVDEX 21 and IDEX 21: UAE

Why in News Indian Naval Ship (INS) Pralaya arrived at Abu Dhabi, UAE to participate in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Helina and Dhruvastra: Anti-tank Guided Missile

Why in News Recently, India has successfully test-fired indigenously-developed anti-tank guided missile systems ‘Helina’ and...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Quad Meeting

Why in News Recently, India joined Australia, Japan and the United States for a ministerial meeting under the Quadrilateral grouping (Quad) and...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Nathu La, Sikkim

Why in News Recently, the Indian Army rescued several tourists caught in a snowstorm at Nathu La on the India-China border in Sikkim. Key...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram

Why in News The Prime Minister of India extended his wishes to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on their 35th Statehood Day. Mizoram...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Sambhar Lake: Rajasthan

Why in News The State Government of Rajasthan will identify new tourist points at Sambhar Salt Lake. The Lake forms part of the desert circuit in...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge: Smart Cities Mission

Why in News The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced the names of the 25 cities selected for the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge...

20 Feb 2021 News Analysis

Health and Budget

This article is based upon “Towards Swasth Bharat” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on February 18, 2021. It talks about...

19 Feb 2021 News Editorials

Hyderabad: Tree City of the World

Why in News Hyderabad city (Telangana’s Capital) has been recognised as a ‘2020 Tree City of the World’ by the Arbor Day...

19 Feb 2021 News Analysis