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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 SC notice to Centre on plea to recognise same-sex marriage (Polity and Governance) Know about key provisions and objectives of the Special Marriage Act of 1954? GS 1 7 India correcting past mistakes by recognising unsung heroes:  Modi (History) Learn facts […]

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

In News The Sangeet Natak Akademi has bestowed special one-time awards commemorating 75 years of India’s independence on 86 artists, apart from selecting 128 performing artists from various fields for its regular annual awards for the years 2019-21. About Sangeet Natak Akademi Award The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are the highest national recognition conferred on […]

The credibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI)

In Context, A vital issue of national importance dominating the headlines for the last three days is the PIL in the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy and neutrality of the Election Commission of India (ECI). About the Election Commission of India It is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficiency  (Welfare Schemes) Know about the  Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, its objectives, issues and way ahead  GS 2 1 Supreme Court seeks government view on allowing same-sex marriage  […]

Mycobacterium Leprae

Context A group of researchers have found that armadillo livers grow substantially when infected with Mycobacterium leprae. Study finds bacteria of the chronic infectious disease reprogrammed certain cells into ‘stem-like cells’. Armadillos are mammals with their back, head, legs and tail covered in bony plates. They got the name from their unique look, which translated […]

Constitution Day

In News 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Key Points About:  The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 for ‘We the people of India’.  Celebrated since:  The day began to be celebrated as Constitution […]

Garuda Shakti

In News A contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces. About Garuda Shakti Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises under this banner. It aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces […]

India’s Push for Millets

In News Recently, a pre-launch celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023 was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of External Affairs. In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.   What are Millets? The word millets is used to describe […]

Same-Sex Marriage

In News The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Centre on a plea to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages and alliances between members of LGBTIQ+ community under the Special Marriage Act. The petition raised the absence of a legal framework which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry any person of […]

Efficacy of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

In News Recently, the Union Government has formed a panel to look into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’s efficacy. Key Points about Committee The Sinha committee (named after former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha) has now been tasked to study – Various factors behind demand for MGNREGA work, expenditure trends and inter-State […]