Governance Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education School education Parliamentary Standing Committee …

Attukal Pongala Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I- Culture In News: The Attukal Pongala is a ten-day- long festival held in Attukal Temple, Thiruvananthapuram(Kerala) is the largest congregation of women for a festival in the world. Pongala, which means ‘to boil over’, …

Government to Launch Mahua-based Alcoholic Drink Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Economy In News: Mahuwa (Madhuca indica) is a prominent forest tree in tribal areas of Bastar, Chhattisgarh and plays an important role in the rural economy.  The mahuwa …

Plants dissipate excess sunlight as heat Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Science & Technology In News: Photosynthesis is a life-sustaining process by which plants store solar energy as sugar molecules.  However, if sunlight (solar energy) is in excess, it …

Shared Economy Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Economy In News: Shared economy in India is estimated to be an about $2 billion industry by end of 2020 In the sharing economy, individuals are said to rent or “share” things …

Sir Creek Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Bilateral Relations In News: Former Pakistan Minister recalls plan for Sir Creek pact Sir Creek is a 96 km (60 mi) tidal estuary in uninhabited marshlands of Indus river delta on the …

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY) Part of: GS Prelims – Government Schemes and GS-III- Economy In News: LPG scheme PM Ujjwala Yojana closed, but only 3 States have become kerosene-free PMUY is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural …

Hindu Adoption Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I- Society; GS-II- Polity In News: Supreme Court has held that a Hindu adoption is not valid unless the man takes prior consent from his wife and that there is actual ceremony of …

Economy & International Affairs Topic: General Studies 2: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 
 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Oil Market meltdown Context: …

Kyasanur Forest Disease Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Health In News: There is a proposal to set up a study & research centre on Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Sagar, Karnataka. It is caused by Kyasanur Forest disease Virus (KFDV), a …

Cord Blood Banking Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Science & Technology In News: Cord blood banking involves taking the umbilical cord blood, which is a rich source of stem cells, and preserving it for future use.  Stem cells are …

Pyramid of Djoser Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I- Art & Culture In News: Egypt reopened the Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built, after a 14-year restoration costing nearly $6.6 million. The pyramid was constructed during the era …

Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Governance In News: MGNFP was launched in the IIM Bengaluru The Fellowship is part of the SANKALP programme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Objective: To provide …

Long Term Repo Operations(LTROs) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III- Economy In News: Repo rate is the rate at which Banks borrow from RBI. Generally, these loans are for short durations up to 2 weeks. Also, loans with higher maturity …