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Harvest Festivals in India

Why in News The harvest festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal have recently been celebrated all across the country. Key Points Makar...

14 Jan 2021 News Analysis

USA Redesignates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Why in News Recently, the USA State Department has designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism for repeatedly providing support for acts of...

14 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Two Dimensional Electron Gas

Why in News Scientists at Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, Punjab have produced an ultra-high mobility Two dimensional...

14 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Nanobodies

Why in News An international research team led by the University of Bonn (Germany) has identified and further developed novel antibody fragments...

14 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Draft National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

This article is based on “Building a vibrant science ecosystem” which was published in The Indian Express on 12/01/2021. It talks about...

13 Jan 2021 News Editorials

Data on Retail Inflation and Factory Output

Why in News Separate data on retail inflation and factory output have been recently released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme...

13 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Asian Houbara Bustard

Why in News Recently, the Pakistan government has issued special permits to Dubai royal family members, allowing them to hunt the internationally...

13 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Dzukou Valley

Why in News The two-week long forest fire in Dzukou valley on Nagaland-Manipur border has been doused. The 90-sq km green valley has been prone...

13 Jan 2021 News Analysis

National Youth Day

Why in News National Youth Day is held every year on 12th January to observe the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Key Points The day is...

13 Jan 2021 News Analysis

India at UNSC: Previous Contribution & Current Challenges

Why in News India, for the eighth time, has entered the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)as a non-permanent member recently. It will stay on...

13 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Indian Foreign Policy In 2021

This article is based on “Reframing India’s foreign policy priorities” which was published in The Hindu on 12/01/2021. It talks...

12 Jan 2021 News Editorials

National Energy Conservation Awards

Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Power, in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), organised the 30th National Energy...

12 Jan 2021 News Analysis

The Big Picture : One Nation, One Gas Grid

Why in News? The Prime Minister of India has recently inaugurated the 450-km natural gas pipeline between Kochi in Kerala to Mangalore in...

12 Jan 2021 Sansad TV Discussions

Covid-19 Vaccine Policy

This article is based on “Devising a vaccine strategy for India” which was published in The Hindustan Times on 07/01/2021. It talks...

11 Jan 2021 News Editorials

Quantum Technology

Why in News The detailed project report for a National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NMQTA) has been drawn out and...

11 Jan 2021 News Analysis

China’s Rising Influence in South Asia

Why in News China has held its third multilateral dialogue virtually with countries from South Asia to take forward closer cooperation on fighting...

11 Jan 2021 News Analysis

MukundPura Meteorite

Why in News A recent study has shed light on the mineralogy of the meteorite named Mukundpura CM2 which fell in Mukundpura village near Jaipur in...

11 Jan 2021 News Analysis

Jagannath Temple

Why in News Recently, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) announced that devotees don't need to produce their Covid-19 negative report...

11 Jan 2021 News Analysis

National Family Health Survey-5

Introduction The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households...

11 Jan 2021 Paper 2

Political Crisis in Nepal

This article is based on “What India should, and shouldn’t, do in Nepal” which was published in The Hindustan Times on...

09 Jan 2021 News Editorials