• Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, launched an initiative ‘YUKTI 2.0’ to help systematically assimilate technologies having commercial potential and information related to incubated startups in our higher education institutions. • The portal intends to…
• National Doctors’ Day is celebrated annually on 1 July. The day is observed for honoring the physician and former chief minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. It is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of doctors…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Forex Reserve Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Context: • India’s forex reserves have crossed an unprecedented mark — over half trillion USD —…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Goods and Services tax Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Context: • GST faces its toughest test as it enters its fourth year. •…
Mains Paper 2: Governance Prelims level: Chinese apps ban Mains level: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Context: • On Monday, the government banned 59 mobile applications with…
• The Concession Agreement for the 600 MegaWatt Kholongchhu (Joint Venture) Hydroelectric Project between Bhutan government and Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited was signed. About: • The 600 MW run-of-the-river project is located on the lower course of the Kholongchhu River…
• Researchers have spotted a very rare biological phenomenon – ‘gynandromorphism’ – in dragonflies of the Puzhakkal area of the Kole wetlands in Thrissur, Kerala. About: • A gynandromorph is an organism that contains both male and female characteristics. •…
• Union Minister for Food Processing launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme as a part of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. About: • To provide financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food…
• The Principal Bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ruled that the Delhi Gymkhana Club was acting in a manner prejudicial to “public interest” and therefore a five-member central government-appointed panel should look into the affairs of the…
• The Supreme Court has refused to review its 2018 judgment which decriminalised adultery. Key highlights: • A five-judge Review Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde upheld a September 2018 Constitution Bench which had struck adultery…
• Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister inaugurated Indian Oil’s state-of-the-art Technology Development and Deployment Centre as its second Research and Development Campus at Faridabad. About: • The new centre, with an investment of Rs. 2282 crore, covers an area…
Mains Paper 2: National Prelims level: Atmanirbhar Bharat Mains level: Five Pillars of Self-Reliant India Introduction: • The Prime Minister, in his address on 12th May 2020, gave a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). Five Pillars of Self-Reliant…
