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Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project

In News The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project, an important project pegged at ? 600 crores (approximately).  An estimated ? 300 crores were spent on purchasing land and buildings around the temple complex and for resettlement compensation alone. Kashi Vishwanath Temple It is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.  It […]

Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

In News A Parliamentary panel deliberating on the Personal Data Protection Bill has made certain recommendations. Recommendations Made Limit the exemptions available to the government under the current version by placing reasonable restrictions on how the exemption can be availed. The government be exempted only under a “just, fair, reasonable and proportionate procedure”. The government […]

National Education Day

In News Every year since 2008, November 11 has been celebrated as the National Education Day to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Who was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad? He was born on 11th November 1888. He served as the education […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   India seeks $1 tn in ‘climate finance’ to meet its targets   Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ again, relief unlikely in next two days   (Environment) What are the major takeaways from the ongoing climate agreement negotiations in Glasgow? Why […]

Privilege Motion

In News Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha moved a privilege motion against Culture Minister over the appointment of former MP as the chairperson of the National Monuments Authority (NMA). What is the Issue? The educational and professional background of the current chairperson of NMA does not meet the requirements of the law passed […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 As hate content spiked, cost cuts at Facebook hit its review team (Governance) What is Facebook doing or has done to tackle hate speech? GS 2 1 BrahMos needs to be taken to LAC, need wide roads, says govt (Governance) Can […]

Defence Technology & Trade Initiative

In News Recently, the 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group meeting between India and the United States (US) was held virtually. The DTTI Group meetings are normally held twice a year, alternating between India and the US. Key Highlights Co-chairs agree on a revised Statement of Intent to strengthen dialogue on defence technology […]

ADR Report on Political Fundings

In News Over 55% of the donations received by regional parties in FY 2019-20 came from “unknown” sources, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report. Highlights of the report Huge share from “unknown” sources: Electoral bonds accounted for nearly 95% of the donations from “unknown” sources. The report noted that donations received […]

Nutrition Smart Villages

In News Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced the “Nutrition Smart Village” programme to reach out to 75 villages across India. About Objectives of the initiative:  Promoting nutritional awareness. Education and behavioural change in rural areas involving farm women and school children. Harnessing traditional knowledge through the local recipe to overcome malnutrition and  Implementing nutrition-sensitive […]

Earth’s First Landmass Emerged in Singhbhum

In News Scientists have found sandstones in Singhbhum with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains and beaches over 3.2 billion years old, representing the earliest crust exposed to air. Major Findings Jharkhand’s Singhbhum region: The Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, famous for its mica mines all over the world, can change the perspective of […]