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Charminar

In News  The Archeological Survey of India is taking steps to make the wiring discreet and light up Charminar  in a better way. The improved system will also make the 430-year-old monument in Hyderabad more accessible with better lighting inside the minarets that take visitors to the upper storey. Image Courtesy: TOI   About  Charminar, […]

World Oil Outlook 2021

In News  Recently, the World Oil Outlook 2021 projected that the oil demand in India is expected to reach around 11 million barrels per day by 2045 as compared to approximately 4.9 million barrels per day in 2021. About World Oil Outlook 2021 It is a flagship publication by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries( […]

Parvatmala Project

In News  Recently, the Union Finance Minister announced National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” while presenting Union Budget for 2022-23 . About Parvatmala Project The Parvat Mala approach is driven by seven engines like roads, railways, airports, ports, mass transport, waterways and logistics infrastructure.  These engines are complemented by the complementary roles of energy transmission, […]

Governor’s Role in Approving a Bill

In News,  The Tamil Nadu Assembly has once again adopted a NEET exemption bill that was earlier returned by the Governor.  Background  Passage of Bill: The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021 in September 2021 seeking exemption for the state from the NEET, which is mandatory […]

Draft Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religious Bill, 2022

In News   The Haryana cabinet approved the draft Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022.  Objectives and Need  The Constitution confers on each individual the fundamental right to profess, practice and propagate his religion.  However ,there have been instances when gullible people have been converted by offering allurement or under undue influence. Some […]

Statue of Equality Made in the Honour Saint Ramanujacharya

In Context PM Modi recently unveiled the Statue of Equality at Muchintal near Hyderabad in Telangana, which has been constructed to honour the philosopher-saint Ramanujacharya and his teachings. About the Statue Statue of Equality is one of the tallest metallic statues in the world of any person in a sitting position. It is 216 feet […]

Media Accreditation Guidelines- 2022

In News The Central government recently released the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022 on journalists, introducing an entire section about reasons that can result in the suspension of the accreditation.  About The new policy, prepared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and issued by the Press Information Bureau, lays down guidelines on how PIB […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   In J&K, why plan to merge Poonch, Rajouri with Anantnag for LS seat has triggered a row (Polity and Governance) The recent proposal of the Delimitation Commission’s second draft for Jammu and Kashmir, the rationale behind it, What is the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   China defends choice of PLA Galwan soldier as a torchbearer   India’s support gave ties new energy, says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister (IR) Why did India announce a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic games? What is a diplomatic boycott? […]

NaiRoshni Scheme

In News The Government has implemented various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every section of the society including minorities especially the economically weaker & lesser privileged sections of the society. Nai Roshni Scheme The scheme was  introduced by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in the year 2012. Purpose: To empower and instill confidence […]