ENVIRONMENT/ INTERNATIONAL Topic: General Studies 2,3: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests  Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation  China’s climate commitment Context: Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping made two …

INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY Topic: General Studies 2,3: India and its neighborhood- relations.  Security challenges and their management in border areas  The internal drivers of China’s Ladakh offensive Context: The India-China standoff in Ladakh persists even after multiple rounds of commander-level talks …

Modern Grand Solar Minimum Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Space In news The magnitude of the Sun’s solar activity is decreasing.  This period of decreased solar activity is known as the Modern Grand Solar Minimum that will last …

Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 passed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Corporates In news Lok Sabha has passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which decriminalises a number of technical and filing-related corporate offences. Key takeaways It allows direct listing …

Arsenic-affected Habitations Increased Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health In news According to data shared in the Parliament, the number of arsenic-affected habitations in India has increased by 145% in the last five years (2015-20). Key takeaways India …

Memorandum signed under Poshan Abhiyaan Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health In news A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Women and Child Development for controlling Malnutrition as a part …

Wetlands being identified in Rajasthan to protect biodiversity Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Wetlands In news The wetlands, which play an important role in the storage of sediment and nutrients, are being identified in Rajasthan for ensuring their …

MODERN HISTORY/ ETHICS Topic: General Studies 2: The Freedom Struggle —important contributors  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.  Mahatma as an intercultural Indian Context: There is a tendency in today’s world to think that Gandhi’s ideal …

SOCIETY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2: Role of civil Society in a democracy. Formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Important International actors and their functioning Constraining critique: On Amnesty halting India operations Context: Amnesty’s decision to close its …

Ambedkar Social Innovation & Incubation Mission launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Issues related to SCs and STs & GS-III – Innovation; Entrepreneurship In news The Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission under Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled …

ASCON Phase IV Network launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence; Science & technology In news The Cabinet Committee on Security had approved the proposal for establishment of Army Static Switched Communication Network, ASCON Phase IV Network. Key …

RAISE 2020 to be organised Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Artificial Intelligence In news Global Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020,’ shall be held from October 5-9, 2020.  Organised by: …

EPFO’s New Facility on UMANG App started Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – E-Governance & GS-III – Employment In news Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started a facility on the Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance …

Congo Fever Alert in Maharashtra raised Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health In news There might be a possible spread of the Congo fever in the Maharashtra districtof Palghar. Important value additions Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Cause: It …

USA Sanctions against ICC Officials Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Global Groupings In news The USA had announced sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, against two officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their investigation into …

Graphene Mask Inactivates Coronaviruses Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science & Technology In news Recently, the researchers from the City University of Hong Kong have produced a laser-induced form of graphene masks that inactivate the coronavirus species. The …

Promotion of Buddhist Sites under Swadesh Darshan & PRASHAD Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Indian Heritage Sites In news Development of tourism related infrastructure and facilities at various Buddhist Sites in India under flagship schemes of Swadesh Darshan …