In News Recently, the Ministry of Education released its Performance Grading Index. About the index Previous Editions The department has released the PGI report for the year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. Objective The prime objective of PGI is to promote evidence-based policymaking and highlight course correction to ensure quality education for all. Grading PGI 2020-21 […]
In News Recently India abstained on a Russia-sponsored draft resolution at UNSC for a probe into Ukraine’s alleged bioweapons. More about the news Issue: Russia has raised the issue of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine several times at the U.N. Security Council since its forces invaded Ukraine. Russian resolution at UNSC: Recently a motion […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court decided to examine poll law which deprives under trials, civil prison detainees their right to vote. More about the news Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: This section mandates that “no person shall vote at any election is he is confined in a prison, whether […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 8 Govt approves NBS rates for rabi season (Economy) What is the rationale behind the government’s recent move for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates ?. GS 3 9 Maiden flight test of Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor successful (Defence) Know about Ballistic Missile […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Curious collage shows rhino horns are shrinking (Species In News) Learn facts related to rhinoceroses GS 3 5 Panamaram heronry in Kerala set to get a new lease of life (Environment) Know about Panamaram heronry and its relevance . GS 2 […]
In News Recently ,the Nationalism of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was compared to other prominent leaders . About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Veer Savarkar was a multidimensional personality – a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher – all combined into one He named the 1857 rebellion as the first war of independence. […]
In News Russia recently re-joined the Black Sea Grain deal. About Black Sea Grain Initiative The deal was brokered by the United Nations (UN) and Turkey. The deal was to provide for a safe maritime humanitarian corridor for Ukrainian exports (particularly for food grains) from three of its key ports, namely, Chornomorsk, Odesa and Yuzhny/Pivdennyi […]
In News The Dolphins have started coming back to Ganga river with improvement in the quality of its water through the Namami Gange programme. About Gangetic River dolphin Discovery: The Ganges river dolphin was officially discovered in 1801. They were declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009. Freshwater species: The Gangetic river […]
In News Recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has proposed a single income tax return (ITR) form for all taxpayers. How many kinds of ITR forms are there now? There are seven kinds of ITR forms, which are used by different categories of taxpayers. They are as follows: ITR Form 1, called ‘Sahaj’, […]
In News The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has cleared the way for the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ in the Scheduled Tribes list of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Currently, Jammu and Kashmir has 12 communities that have been notified as STs. How will the inclusion happen? For the addition […]
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