Aravalli range Topic: Environment and Ecology In News: The Supreme Court on Friday cautioned the Haryana government against doing “anything” to harm the ecologically fragile Aravalli range. More on the Topic: Aravalli is a...
Japan approves stem cells trial Topic: Science and Technology In News: A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to treat spinal cord injuries. More...
Soon, you may opt to withdraw your Aadhaar number Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The Union government is in the last stages of finalising a proposal to amend the Aadhaar Act to give...
Manipur Sangai Festival Topic: Art and Culture IN NEWS: The annual Sangai Festival was celebrated in northeastern state of Manipur. It is grandest festival of state named after state animal, Sangai, the critically endangered...
Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management Award Topic: Governance In news: India wins CAPM Award 2018.The CAPAM Awards celebrate the spirit of innovation in the public service by recognizing organizations that have made...
‘12 courts set up to try MPs and MLAs’ The Supreme Court has upped the ante on the States, Union Territories and High Courts which have not provided it with details of criminal cases...
Olive Ridley Turtles Topic: Environment and Ecology IN NEWS: Cyclone Titli and the resultant rains have started to degrade the mass nesting site of olive ridley turtles at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s...
Aadhaar gets thumbs up from Supreme Court Why in news? The Supreme Court, in a majority opinion, upheld Aadhaar as a reasonable restriction on individual privacy that fulfils the government’s legitimate aim to provide...
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Why in new? The Election Commission said all VVPATs would be delivered well within the time required for preparations ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha poll. About Voter...
What is Jallikattu? Jallikattu is an ancient bull taming blood sport played in Tamil Nadu. It’s a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day According to experts, the term Jallikattu is derived from...
