‘Inkjet’ solar panels Topic: Science and Technology In News: Polish physicist developed a novel inkjet processing method for perovskites — a new generation of cheaper solar cells — that makes it possible to produce...
DIPP rechristened to include internal trade Topic: Economy IN NEWS: The government has notified changing the name of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to the Department for Promotion of Industry and...
Sickle Cell Anaemia Topic: Health IN NEWS: Scientists have long known what causes sickle-cell disease and its devastating effects: a single mutation in one errant gene. But for decades, there has been only modest...
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...
Centre plans 10% quota for the poor Topic: Economy IN NEWS: The Union Cabinet approved a Constitution Amendment Bill to provide 10% reservation to the economically backward sections in the general category. More on...
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...
Central Information Commission (CIC) Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The government has appointed Sudhir Bhargava the new Chief Information Commissioner. Four new members have also been appointed to the Central Information Commission (CIC),...
Maharaja Suheldev Topic: History IN NEWS: Prime minister has released a commemorative postage stamp on Maharaja Suheldev. More on the Topic: Suhaldev is a semi-legendary Indian king from Shravasti, who is said to have...
LS passes Bill banning commercial surrogacy Topic: Social Justice IN NEWS: The Lok Sabha passed a Bill banning commercial surrogacy with penal provisions of jail term of up to 10 years and fine of...
India offers $1.4 bn aid package to Maldives Topic: International Relations IN NEWS: India declared a financial package of $1.4 billion for the Maldives. It was formally declared at the press conference attended by...
