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Craspedotropis Gretathunbergae

A group of scientists have recently discovered a new species of land snail in Brunei. The new species reside in tropical rainforests and is...

24 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Replicating the SBM Model

This article is based on “The next mission” which was published in The Indian Express on 22/02/2020. It talks about the success story...

22 Feb 2020 News Editorials

Gold Deposits in Sonbhadra

Why in News The Geological Survey of India has rejected the UP government's Department of Geology and Mining claims of discovering about 3,000...

22 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Habitable-Zone Planet Finder

Why in News The Habitable-zone Planet Finder (HPF) has confirmed its first planet (exoplanet) called G 9-40b, orbiting a nearby low mass bright...

22 Feb 2020 News Analysis

GoM Reviews Amendments to the JJ Act, 2015

Why in News Recently, a Group of Ministers (GoM) chaired by the Home Minister met to discuss proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and...

22 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Khelo India University Games 2020

Why in News The Prime Minister will launch the first-ever Khelo India University Games in Cuttack (Odisha) on February 22, 2020. Key...

22 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Upgradation of Online Chatbot Ask DISHA

Why in News The Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has powered voice-enabled Ask DISHA (Digital Interaction to Seek...

22 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Visit of Home Minister of Maldives

Why in News The Home Minister of Maldives, Mr. Sheikh Imran Abdulla, met Indian Home Minister on 21st February, 2020. Key Points During the...

22 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Combating Epidemics

This article is based on “Gearing up to fight the next big viral outbreak” which was published in The Hindu on 21/02/2020. It talks...

21 Feb 2020 News Editorials

Policy Watch - India Will Shift To BS-VI Norms

The Supreme Court had ruled on October 24, 2019, that no BS-IV vehicle would be sold with effect from April 1, 2020. Bharat Stage VI is the new...

21 Feb 2020 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

International Mother Language Day

Why in News International Mother Language Day is observed every year on 21st February since 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

Why in News The World Bank has offered to give financial assistance to the last remaining portion of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

Species Included in Appendix I of UNCMS

Why in News The Great Indian Bustard, Asian Elephant and Bengal Florican have been included in Appendix I of UN Convention on Migratory Species at...

21 Feb 2020 News Analysis

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...

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