China opposes to the presence of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in South Korea Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In News: Recently, China objected to the presence of the USA’s THAAD missile defence system in South …
Band-tail scorpionfish: A rare fish found across Sethukarai coast in the Gulf of Mannar Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Biodiversity In News: Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have found a rare fish from Sethukarai …
Loan to MSMEs likely to become risk-free Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Economy In News: The RBI is likely to allow banks to assign zero risk weight for loans that will be extended to the MSMEs under the economic …
GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2,3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources India and Self-reliance – A brief History Context: In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Prime …
JUDICIARY/ POLITY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors On Supreme Court’s move on migrant workers Context: The Supreme Court took cognisance of the plight of …
World Dugong Day 2020 Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Biodiversity In News: ‘World Dugong Day’ was recently celebrated on May 28, 2020. The special emphasis was laid down on its fight for survival in Indian waters. Experts have …
The Competition Commission of India: Google’s anti-trust case probed Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II – Statutory Bodies & GS-III – Information and Technology; Computers In News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking into allegations that Google is abusing …
Charru mussel: An invasive species in Kerala Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Environment In News: An invasive mussel native to the South and Central American coasts is spreading quickly in the backwaters of Kerala. Key takeaways It is affecting …
GOVERNANCE/ SCIENCE & TECH/ SOCIETY Topic: General Studies 2,3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Awareness in the fields of IT A brewing storm: On Trump vs Twitter Context: Twitter flagged two of President Trump’s posts as …
INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. COVID-19: Opportunity for India to deepen its engagement …
INST scientists find route to fabricate precisely controlled nanostructures of desired geometry & location on 2D materials Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Science and Technology In News: Researchers at Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, have found …
Unusual Locusts attack in urban areas of India Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Climate change; Food security In News: There have been unusual sightings of swarms of locusts even in urban areas of Rajasthan, parts of Madhya Pradesh and …
World Turtle Day 2020 Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Biodiversity In News: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) celebrated World Turtle Day recently in India (23rd May, 2020). NMCG and WII …
GOVERNANCE/ SOCIETY Topic: General Studies 2,3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Issues relating to development and management of Education, Human Resources A moment to trust the teacher Context: The government of Tamil Nadu has decided to …
GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY/ AGRICULTURE Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources How India can push its dairy cart ahead Context: India through centre’s COVID relief package …
Farmers’ protest against restriction on paddy cultivation Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Agriculture In News: Several farmers staged a tractor march in Haryana against the state government’s decision to restrict paddy (rice) cultivation to a few areas in the …
Puntius Sanctus: a new freshwater fish found in Velankanni Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Agriculture In News: Recently, Puntius Sanctus, a new freshwater fish, has been found in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu. It was found in a small waterbody. Image …
Katkari tribe generate income through Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-I – Culture & GS-II – Welfare schemes In News: Katkari tribal youth from Shahpur in Maharashtra were in news recently for selling Giloy and other …
GOVERNANCE/ FEDERALISM/ ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2,3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Lessons for One Nation One Ration …
JUDICIARY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors A time for reform in courts Context: The pandemic has affected the functioning of courts and tribunals. Courts …