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Extended Range (ER) BrahMos Cruise Missile

In News Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully fired the Extended Range (ER) version of BrahMos air-launched supersonic cruise missile. BrahMos About: The missile is capable of being launched from land, sea, sub-sea and air against surface and sea-based targets. The ER air-launched missile weighs 2.65 tonnes, which will come down to 1.33 tonnes […]

A strong case exists for marriage equality

Context A recent statement by a Member of Parliament (MP) on same-sex marriages in India has once again stirred up the debate on marriage equality. About The MP stated that same-sex marriages are against the cultural ethos of India.  This is amidst a petition for marriage rights of same-sex couples (under the Special Marriage Act, […]

India – Saudi Arabia Relations

In News India and Saudi Arabia are recently in talks to sign a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to obtain formal assistance from each other in investigations related to criminal cases. More about the news  India has so far signed MLATs with 45 countries and is also in talks to finalise MLATs with Italy and […]

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

In News Recently, the National Ganga Council informed that the Union government has spent more than Rs 13,000 crore on cleaning the Ganga since 2014. The council met after three years. It is chaired by the Prime Minister. More about the news  Namami Gange Programme:  The Centre had launched the Namami Gange Programme in 2014 […]

India-Armenia Relations

In News Armenia and India celebrated 30 years of bilateral diplomatic relations in the year 2022. India-Armenia Relations Historical Links: The Mamikonians, a revered aristocratic dynasty which controlled vast swathes of Armenia until the 8th century. A branch of the family moved between Armenia and India, and the greatest warrior it produced — the fifth-century […]

Vokkaligas, Lingayats Gets Share in Reservation

Context Recently, the Karnataka Cabinet decided to categorise the two dominant communities, Vokkaligas and Lingayats, as “moderately backward” from the “backward” category in a move that could increase their share in reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC). About Karnataka currently has 32% quota for OBC, and 17% and 7% quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Election Commission says ready to roll out pilot for migrants to vote remotely (Polity and Governance) What is a Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) ? and Why is it needed?   GS 1/2 3   Rejuvenation of small rivers under NREGS […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Remote EVM ready to help migrants vote outside States: EC (Polity and Governance) What is a Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM)? features and significance  GS 3 2 Boost for green energy: Delhi govt. clears draft solar policy (Energy) What […]

Project Nilgiri Tahr

In News The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Background There are multiple references to the Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 2,000 years.  The late Mesolithic (10,000-4,000 BC) paintings highlight the significance of the Tahr in folklore, culture and life.  It was designated […]

Vibrant Villages Programme

In News Recently, the Union Home Minister asked BSF for efforts to increase tourism through a ‘vibrant village programme’ to enhance border security. He also launched the Prahari app for the Border Security Force (BSF). About the Prahari app It is a great example of Proactive Governance.  Jawans can get personal information and information related […]