Reservation in promotions in Public Posts (Relevant For Prelims/Mains of G.S paper II) Why in news? Reservation in promotion in
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Basmati rice genome sequenced
Relevance: Prelims/mains: G.S paper III: Science and technology Why in news? Scientists have mapped the complete genome of two basmati
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Relevance: Prelims/Mains: G.S paper III: Science Why In news? The government has given clearance to an ambitious gene-mapping project, estimated
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Sociological Theories of Social change
Relevance: Sociology: Paper I: Social Change Classical- Evolutionary Theory of Change Evolutionary theories are based on the assumption that societies
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Relevance: Mains: G.S paper II: Polity: International Context India’s Act East policy was initiated 30 years ago as “Look East”
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Relevance: Mains: G.S paper II: Polity: Governance Context The Supreme Court (SC) verdict on the petitions challenging the Government’s move
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Normothermia
Relevance: Prelims/Mains: G.S paper III: Science Why in news? The thermometer reading of 98.6°F has been a gold standard for
Continue readingMembrane-based Water Purification System
Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper III: Science and technology Why in news? The Union Environment Ministry has published a draft notification
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Daily Current Affairs: Prelims
Monetary Policy Why in news? RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to maintain status quo
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Brahadeeswarar Temple
Relevance: prelims/mains: G.S paper I: Ancient History Why in news? The kumbhabishegam (consecration) ceremony at the Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple was
Continue readingDraft notification on RO systems
Relevance: Prelims/mains: G.S paper II: Governance: Health Context: The Environment Ministry’s draft notification to regulate the use of membrane-based water
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Income Tax Act & Proposed amendment
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper III: Economy: Taxation Context: An amendment is proposed to the Income Tax Act in the Finance
Continue readingSignificance of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy bill 2020
Relevance: Mains: G.S paper II: Governance: health Context: The Union Cabinet’s approval of the amended Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
Continue readingBidar Sedition case & Section124A of the Indian Penal Code
Relevance: Prelims/Mains: G.S paper II: Polity: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Context: Police
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Rubigula
Relevance: Prelims: Environment Why in news? The flame-throated bulbul, also called the Rubigula, was chosen as the mascot of the
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