Genetic study on people of Lakshadweep Islands Topic: Science and Technology In News: Genetic studies done on the people of the archipelago by a team led by K. Thangaraj at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and...
Periyar River Topic: Environment and Ecology In News: Discolouration of water was reported on Kerala’s Periyar River. More on the Topic: Primary suspension is that the discolouration may due to the poor quality of...
Ordinance clamps down on unregulated deposits Topic: Economy In News: In a bid to clamp down on Ponzi and fake deposit schemes, the government has, through an ordinance, banned unregulated deposit schemes. More on...
Half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct Topic: Environment and Ecology In News: Nearly half of India’s waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, meant to convert non-biodegradable waste, are defunct. Further, the country’s inability to segregate waste has...
INF Treaty Topic: International Relations In News: The U.S is suspending its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty effective February 2 and will withdraw from the treaty in six months. More on...
Buddhist remains date back to Satavahana period Topic: Art and Culture IN NEWS: The Department of Archaeology and Museums has found Buddhist remains under the ‘garbhagriha’ (sanctum sanctorum) of Sivalayam at Kondaveedu fort. The...
Lokpal Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The government informed the Supreme Court that a search committee had been constituted for zeroing in on eligible candidates for the Lokpal, and it will frame its...
Govt introduces Aadhaar amendment Bill in Lok Sabha Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The government has introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend certain existing laws to provide legal backing for...
LS clears Consumer Protection Bill Topic: Government Policies IN NEWS: The Lok Sabha passed the consumer protection bill. The Consumer Protection Bill will become law once it goes through the Rajya Sabha. More on...
India Post launches e-com portal Topic: e-Governance IN NEWS: India Post on Friday launched its own e-commerce website to help sellers, particularly rural artisans and SHGs sell their products across the country. More on...
